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“Collaboration Over Compliance”—An Expert Breaks Down This Empowering...
For many of us, childhood was a time in our lives filled with moments of nostalgia and joy. And many of those moments from our earlier years are ones that we dream of recreating for our own children....
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I Tried These Conversation Starters With My Kids—And It Changed Everything
I will never forget how his eyes lit up. All year, I’d been asking my preschooler the same default question: “How was your day?” Only to be met with a quick, “Good!” before squirming out of my hug in...
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21 Parenting Hacks That Make Life Easier
One thing every parent can agree on is that there just isn’t enough time in the day. From tending to the kids’ schoolwork and activities to making meals and keeping the house clean, it can feel like...
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Why We Should Be Talking About Miscarriage—A Nurse-Midwife Explains How to...
As Americans, we don’t talk nearly enough about many of the things that actually matter in pregnancy. The topic that takes the top spot? Miscarriage and pregnancy loss. Having spent over a decade as a...
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Parents, Rejoice: How To Approach Halloween Candy Without Being The Treat Police
IMO, there’s nothing spookier than a toddler on a sugar high. From erratic mood swings to spastic energy (and an inevitable flop on the hardwood floor), a sugar-fueled child is not for the faint of...
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It’s Time We Talk About the Mental Load—and How To Lighten This Invisible...
As women across all seasons of life, suffice it to say that our plates are full. Pre-kids, I often had a running list of to-dos as it pertained to my house, my health, and my career. With two kids...
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11 Holiday Activities to Do With Your Kids During All Those Days Off
If you’re a parent, the holiday season can mean many different things to you. From gift-giving to dinner parties, there is a lot to do and even more to be prepared for well in advance. One of the...
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An Expert Weighs In—Everything You Should Know Before Your Kid Gets a Phone
It’s the question on all parents’ minds: when should kids get phones? When it comes to getting kids their first phone—or breaking your teen from their troubling addiction—tips, insights, and opinions...
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29 Easter Gifts So Good, We Swear: You’ll Want These for Yourself
One of my favorite memories from growing up is how intentional my mom was with creating traditions. On Valentine’s Day, she hosted a little crafting party for our friends. Christmas meant cookie...
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16 Mother’s Day Gifts Our Editors Are Giving (And Hoping to Receive) This Year
A Bisquick breakfast and all the best intentions. Handprints traced and outlined courtesy of Crayola markers. Optimistic promises to treat chores as pleasures—not complaints. The consistency among...
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Help! All My Friends Are Moms and I’m Not
A good portion of my closest girlfriends became pregnant in 2020, and while the baby boom was a silver lining in the gloom of Covid, it did a number on my female friendships when life went back to...
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If Your Kid Makes You Cry on the Daily, Here’s the Solution
As parents, we’ve all experienced those moments when we find ourselves blowing up at our kids. We regret our actions immediately, feeling terrible as a result. It can be defeating when it seems like...
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7 Ways to Cultivate Slower, More Mindful Mornings—For Parents and Kids
Mornings with kids can be quite challenging. If we’re honest, one of the things many of us (especially me) miss from our pre-parenting days is the peaceful, slow, and scheduled start to our mornings....
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7 Self-Care Tips That Every Parent Should Adopt This Holiday Season
We’ve survived the spooky season only to be catapulted into the official start of the holidays. And if I’m being honest, I already feel on the edge of burnout. Maybe it’s the first cold of the season...
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16 Mother’s Day Gifts Our Editors Are Giving (And Hoping to Receive) in 2023
A Bisquick breakfast and all the best intentions. Handprints traced and outlined courtesy of Crayola markers. Optimistic promises to treat chores as pleasures—not complaints. The consistency among...
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7 Things Organized Moms Do to Keep Their Lives in Order
When my husband and I started to get serious, we went to couples therapy to work on our communication skills. Several of our miscommunications resulted from a need for better scheduling. Our...
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