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The Small Things We Remember connection december family holidays joy little things memories simple Dec 12, 2025

When I think back on the holidays from my childhood, it’s never the big plans that come to mind first.
It’s the in-between moments — the ones that slipped into the season without anyone trying to make them special.

🚗 It’s waiting in a long, slow line of cars to see Christmas lights, the wind...

“Colorful Halloween candies and pumpkin cookies arranged with toy spiders on a soft pink background — playful flat lay for The Ms. Paige Way’s Halloween candy guide.”

🍬 Less Candy Chaos, More Connection candy connection control emotions halloween parenting tips self-regulation Oct 25, 2025

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.

And for parents, that can bring some mixed feelings.
We want our kids to enjoy the excitement and fun - but we also don’t want the sugar crashes, power strug...

Parent and young child smiling and cuddling on a bed in the morning, showing a warm and connected start to the day.

Wake Them with Connection: A Better Start to Your Child’s Morning connection daily routines morning routine parenting tips schedule Aug 27, 2025

⏰ Mornings with kids can feel rushed, loud, and stressful. Between packing lunches, finding shoes, and watching the clock, it’s easy for connection to get lost in the chaos. But starting the day with just a few moments of warmth can shift the entire tone — for you and your child.

Why Connection...

When I think back on the holidays from my childhood, it’s never the big plans that come to mind first.
It’s the in-between moments — the ones that slipped into the season without anyone trying to make them special.

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.

⏰ Mornings with kids can feel rushed, loud, and stressful. Between packing lunches, finding shoes, and watching the clock, it’s easy for connection to get lost in the chaos. But starting the day with just a few moments of warmth can shift the entire tone — for you and your child.

Why Connection...

Your Back-to-School Game Plan is Here!

A free printable checklist for parents: routines, supplies, emotional prep & more—so you’re not scrambling last minute.

When I think back on the holidays from my childhood, it’s never the big plans that come to mind first. It’s the in-between moments — the ones that slipped into the season without anyone trying to make them special.

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.For some, it’s practically a sport.

⏰ Mornings with kids can feel rushed, loud, and stressful. Between packing lunches, finding shoes, and watching the clock, it’s easy for connection to get lost in the chaos. But starting the day with just a few moments of warmth can shift the entire tone — for you and your child.

Why Connection...

Your Back-to-School Game Plan is Here!

A free printable checklist for parents: routines, supplies, emotional prep & more—so you’re not scrambling last minute.

When I think back on the holidays from my childhood, it’s never the big plans that come to mind first.
It’s the in-between moments — the ones that slipped into the season without anyone trying to make them special.

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.