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Thanks to all the Dads, Papas, and Father-Figures!  More often than not seen as the heavy in the good cop/bad cop mother/father relationship. The one you were most fearful of as a child but the one you most wanted to make proud.  Or was that just me?  Mom – could really let me know something too! LOL Alighty then, leaving personal issues aside, as with many things in life, the expected role of Dads has changed a lot over the last few decades. Now, media and brands encourage Fathers to be the ‘complete’ man; one that is actively involved in the upbringing of the children rather than a periphery figure – and, like Mothers, a parent that needs to be celebrated. Whether...

Kids are AMAZING! This is an unprecedented time; the world has never seen this many children out of school at the same time.  Their emotions are mixed as some are celebrating the time off, and others are unnerved and anxious about the change in routine. In a situation like this it is normal to feel sad, worried, confused, scared or angry.  However, most children are being resilient and are learning to stay positive in these times of uncertainty.  They are now distance learning, finding new ways to entertain themselves and even pitching in at home – our kids are truly amazing! Now it is graduation time.  While this event will look different than it has in the past (as most...

  Although we should always be grateful for how much the maternal figure in our lives does for us, Mother’s Day is the day to really show your appreciation.  Especially this year – more than others – Mothers are under tremendous pressure as their daily obligations increase.   Even in the best of times, many women bear the brunt of an unpaid workload that includes caring for children, cleaning, cooking, doing laundry and so much more. For so many working moms these obligations are like “second shifts” that never really get counted as part of the nation’s GDP — and now the coronavirus pandemic has matters. Furthermore, on top of their regular jobs and "second shift" duties they’re also helping their kids with remote...

  Proud to be Panda! The Sock Panda Team is committed to spreading HAPPINESS, not just by turning an everyday essential into something much more fun and expressive, but by finding new ways to create smiles.  However, life has recently become more difficult and complicated. WE are here for you and will do everything we can to improve what we can. The Sock Panda applauds all the Healthcare workers on the front lines of this battle. They are some of the most selfless and compassionate individuals ever to exist; and right now, they are doing what they do best by performing everything within their power to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.  They truly are heroes! THANK YOU! For our part, this month, the...

Can you believe that back to school is just around the corner? Does it seem like summer gets shorter and shorter? We feel that summer is not nearly long enough but we’re here to help you get ready for the start of the new school year. Here are some of the back to school items we consider to be essentials!   Backpack: A backpack is must have for everyone from Preschool to College! Choose a sturdy backpack, and we recommend finding one with padded straps. Backpacks come in all different sizes, with a variety of pockets and zippers, and come in an infinite number of styles/designs, so finding one that fits your personality should be fun and easy! Pens and...