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      When My ADHD Brain Collided with Perimenopause

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Summer Guide to Splash Pads and Water Fun

ByMemphis Moms April 29, 2025May 19, 2025

It is officially summer in Memphis, and that means it is HOT! Luckily, there are plenty of splash…

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100 Things to do in Memphis all Summer

ByMemphis Moms June 5, 2024

Summer is awesome in the South. But kids can only take so much porch sittin’ and sweet tea…

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Ages + Stages

Why Puddle Jumpers are THE WORST (and Other Things your Swim Instructor Wants You To Know)

ByLori Parish June 11, 2023June 7, 2023

Puddle Jumpers are THE WORST. I literally cringe when I see a child wearing one in the pool….

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How to Keep Kids NOT Bored in Memphis This Summer

ByMemphis Moms June 12, 2022June 13, 2022

Avoid the awful whines of, “I’m bored!” and replace them with the laughter of fun this summer! We’ve…

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Prevent the “Summer Slide” with Fun Reading Programs!
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Prevent the “Summer Slide” with Fun Reading Programs!

ByPatricia May 28, 2022May 28, 2022

It’s no secret that I love reading. I keep up with my reading stats in the same manner…

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Fitness/Health

Retaining your Swimming Skills

ByVivian Danis May 28, 2022May 28, 2022

You’ve put your kids in swim lessons. They’ve learned the basics. But how can they retain these swimming…

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Sunscreen Roundup: Top tips and picks

ByKathryn June 20, 2021June 18, 2021

Summer is here in full force! Over in our community groups, a common question among the moms is…

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Swim Basics

ByVivian Danis June 20, 2021June 19, 2021

With the summer coming up, and all the pools you can possibly go to (see also our splash…

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The Truth about Drowning and How to Keep your Kids Safe this Summer
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The Truth about Drowning and How to Keep your Kids Safe this Summer

ByKristi Rice July 6, 2020

It was a day like any other; a friend had invited me and a friend over to swim…

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5 Packing Hacks for Your Next Family Getaway

ByLaShaun July 21, 2019July 17, 2019

Have you ever had a great idea for a quick getaway for your family but then realized you’d…

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