Sprite: A collaboration between The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families + Slumberkins

  When we launched the Slumberkins brand three years ago, a resource for grief and loss quickly became our most requested creature. As families and caregivers reached out to us and shared their stories, we began contemplating how we could...

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Slumberkins x The 5 Love Languages

I am safe, I am loved.Even if we are far apart,I’ll keep you with me.Held here in my heart. Our Heart Families reach far and wide: A teacher who encourages growth and learning, a neighbor who ventures to the park...

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Mindful Moments

Mindfulness exercises can seem like a big undertaking. The good news they don’t have to be! What is a mindful moment? Read on to learn more about what mindfulness is and why it is important for healthy parenting.

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Intentional Gift Giving

We’re talking about exchanging gifts that support a variety of skills, while also sparking joy! You can do both, and we want to have an honest discussion around why giving intentional gifts can be so beneficial. Read more on giving...

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Co-founder Callie Christensen, on cancer, coping & communication

Cancer. Undeniably the worst six-letter word I have ever heard spoken. When my mother whispered the phrase “I have cancer” through the international phone line, I was stunned. In shock. My whole world changed in a second. I was living abroad in...

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Guest Writer: Claire LaPoma, Sharing on the Power of a Tool to Ease Worries

Navigating emotions, worries, and stress are hard--and even more difficult to work through when you’re a little one. Claire walks us through self-regulation techniques and how using an object like a worry doll to help tame those big feelings can...

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Why Every Child Should Have a Comfort Corner

We’re BIG believers in safe spaces to unwind and self-regulate. We wanted to make it easy for parents, caregivers, and educators to implement these corners in their homes and classrooms, and explain how each object and step contributes to the...

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It’s a New School Year: Empower Your Little One

Beginning a new school year after a long summer break can be overwhelming for little ones. Read on for more information on how to help ease those nerves and butterflies by empowering them through school-time transitions.

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Benefits of Reading with your Child

Our tips for reading with your little ones will implement more engaging strategies, techniques and ideas to get the most out of storytime. This is precious together time for snuggles and growth! Read more to dig deeper into the benefits...

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Host a Magical Unicorn Birthday Party!

We’ve partnered up with our friends at Black Twine to show you what our dream Woodland Unicorn party would look like! See what products you can grab to recreate your own party.

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Authenticity - The Intention Behind Unicorn

There are some easy things that you can be doing to reinforce a positive sense of authenticity and self in your children. We’ve compiled our favorite tips for those working on authenticity at home! Read more to see how you...

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The Inspiration for Narwhal

Did you know Narwhal and the growth mindset story was created after filming for Shark Tank? Callie and Kelly took an introspective look at how to turn challenges into opportunity and growth. Narwhal was born out of a need to...

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