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A Trip to Canada’s National Parks May Be Just the Vacay You Need This Summer

This summer, find out for yourself why Bono, frontman for U2, said “I believe the world needs more Canada.” Here are incredible places to see with your family.

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In Difficult Times, A Better Response Than "I Can’t Imagine"

Even if we don’t want to imagine what someone else is going through, we can at least try to ease their passage.

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4 Outdoor Excursions to Beat the Summer Heat

The air conditioning is running and the kids are begging for more screen time. But we're going outside. Here are four ideas for when it's scorching outside.

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The LGBTQ Community Needs You to Put Down Your Fear

Where there's fear, it's impossible for love and acceptance to thrive. Let me tell you about people like me. Let me tell you a little about what it means to be a member of the LGBTQ community.

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The Real Reason You Should Garden With Your Kids

You can garden with your kids without leaving the house or changing out of your pajamas. Best of all, it will save you at least one trip to the grocery store.

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10 Ways to Ensure Your Next Family Road Trip is a Success

Family road trips don't have to be a National Lampoon-esque disaster. Especially if you keep these tips in mind.

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Why "Work Life Balance" Is Too Simplistic for Modern Dads

There's been a lot of change for dads in a short period of time. Today they work as many hours as previous generations, but do three times the childcare and twice the housework as dads a generation...

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How to Dress for Those Weird Early Pregnancy Weeks

For that period of time when your pants are held together with a strategically looped hair tie.

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Professional Potty Trainers and Two Other Early Parenting Coaches You Can Totally Hire

Though pricey, these services can make a world of difference for families struggling through early parenting milestones.

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How to Help Your Marriage Survive Infertility

Facing the real possibility of never conceiving or giving birth to biological children pushes some couples to their limits.

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5 Science-Backed Ways to Spring Clean Your Parenting (Without Going Insane)

This spring season we're going easy on the household cleaning and focusing on simplifying our parent minds. Yes, easier said than done. Here some ideas!

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3 Ways to Reclaim and Re-Energize Your Home After a Divorce

With a little ingenuity and creativity, a new house – or even an old house – can feel like a home again. Here's how to reclaim your space and start fresh.

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5 Phrases to Help Avoid Toddler Meltdowns

Toddlers like to feel autonomous and in control. Adopting these five phrases can help avoid the meltdowns and give them a sense they have a say.

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How to Help Your Children Understand Mental Illness

As the first to go through a mental illness in my family, it was no surprise that my parents didn’t know how to react. Here's how to talk about mental health with kids.

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5 Ways to Incorporate Mindfulness into Your Child's Daily Routine

Mindfulness is one of the most powerful tools we have available to us. It has also become an increasingly treasured practice. Here's how to make it part of everyday.

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Kid Made Recipe: Funfetti Ice Cream Sandwiches

Add rainbow sprinkles to a package of store bought cookie mix and you’re halfway done already. Who needs the ice cream truck?

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Be the Master of Your Emotions by Managing Them With Color

Color impacts mood. If nothing else, arming yourself with this info is a reminder of the mood you want to be in, and as a result you will likely get there faster.

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5 Things I Hope My Children Learn From Growing a Vegetable Garden

There are endless other little lessons that I hope my children pick up on through gardening. I'm looking forward to the ones they point out to me someday.

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7 Coping Skills That Make Me a Better Mom

Patience and understanding don't always come easy in the trenches of toddler raising. Fortunately, there are ways to cultivate both.

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5 Tips for Working From Home Without Childcare

If you’re considering working from home without putting your kids in childcare, these tips can help you feel and be more productive throughout the day.

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5 Perfect Valentine's Day Gifts for Dads

This freaking holiday. So much pressure!  No one even asks what dads want. So we asked. And these are the top five things to make their Valentine's Day.

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Why and How to Include Your Kids In the Family Finances

Losing your house makes you really appreciate the importance of money management. Now I pass those values and skills on to my kids through everyday tasks.

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Is the Role of Grandparents to Spoil Their Grandchildren?

Two writers face off on the topic of grandparental spoiling. Is it harmless or not? Plus, tips for how to spoil within the limits of a family's boundaries and values.

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17 Books to Read on Cozy Hygge Nights

The best winter reads by authors from Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland. This quality children's literature can be enjoyed by readers of all ages.