As parents and caretakers, we want to do everything in our power to protect our children. News of COVID-19 is all consuming, and now is the time to check in with our kids to find out what they know and how they are doing. We want to give them age appropriate information and focus on them feeling safe. So how do we do that? Read on to find out.
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It’s our birthday! Celebrate Magic Beans with our annual birthday sale: 7% off almost everything in all of our stores and on our website! And now: a very special word from Sheri. It’s a beautiful summer day, and we...
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