CONT ENT S March 2026 • Issue 428
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PHOTO BY KLEINPETER PHOTOGRAPHY 2025–26 Cover Kid Jaylah R. is a spirited three-year-old with a huge personality, a fearless heart, and a natural gift for leadership. She’s outgoing, endlessly talkative, and truly has never met a stranger. Whether she’s hugging everyone in sight, singing and laughing for a reaction, enjoying peanut butter and jelly, the park, or church, she lights up every room and leaves everyone she meets completely smitten.
LETTING GO WITHOUT CHECKING OUT Insight into how parents can loosen the reins during the college years without losing connection or influence. 22
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WHAT NO ONE TELLS YOU ABOUT COLLEGE PLANNING
From emails to essays, this helpful guide uncovers the behind- the-scenes details of college planning parents should know. EIGHT VACATION THEMES THAT GO BEYOND THE BEACH! From national parks to foodie road trips, these eight vacation themes offer something for every kind of family. 30 THE BEST PLACES TO TRAVEL IN THE US AS A FAMILY A practical take on where to travel in the U.S. as a family, tailored to kids’ ages, interests, and travel goals. 34
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MARCH BUCKET LIST Check out these exciting activities this month. EASTER BUNNY SIGHTINGS GUIDE Fun places to see the Easter Bunny. SPRING READING LIST Book recommendations for the season. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CRAFTS Easy, fun DIY projects for the kiddos. what’s on the web
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