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4 Ways to Help Preschoolers Learn to Get Along

These four traits create a strong foundation for teaching little ones how to get along: acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty, and teamwork. (Also, it's a process!)

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10 Tips for Single Parents With New Babies

It’s easy and understandable for single parents to feel overwhelmed. Here are some ways to help you take the best care of yourself and your little one.

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How to Arm Yourself to Go out to Dinner With Kids Without a Screen

From better family connection to simply teaching your children important social skills, there are many compelling benefits to a device free dinner.

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5 Ways Working Out Makes Me a More Fit Parent

Exercise helps me be a better mom. I often apply the wisdom of the phrases I hear when I'm working out to the many parenting challenges I encounter.

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How to Design a Play Space that Inspires Curiosity

In the words of Fred Rogers, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.

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When Dreams Take a Backseat to Motherhood

Sometimes in a quiet moment in the car we realize the dreams we once had are a less full version of the reality that's played out in front of us as a parent.

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When Your Sports Dreams Are Not Your Child’s

When it comes to sports, too many parents listen to the kid that still lives inside themselves, rather than the kid that is standing in front of them.

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5 Parenting Rules to Break

Parenting is probably the hardest and most important job we’ll ever do, made even more impossible by the fact that there is no guidebook. Here are five rules not to feel bad about breaking. 

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How to Get Your Baby Started on Solid Food in 10 Easy Steps

Here is a foolproof method for getting your little one started on the right foot (or tongue, as it were) on their gastronomic adventure.

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5 Ways to Make Your Toddler's Bedtime Routine a Sensory Experience

If your toddler doesn’t want to quit when the sun sets, establishing a sleep routine that engages all five senses can help trigger sleepy vibes.

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Our Family Is Interfaith and Better for It

Each new experience and tradition we shared with one another went off without a hitch. In fact, we soon learned our differences as a Jewish man and a Irish Catholic woman actually helped to bring u...

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How Wordless Books Can Help Your Kid Learn to Read

Wordless books can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and can help develop a taste for reading for pleasure and delight in illustration.

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Baby Carrier Basics: How to Choose the Right One

When it comes to baby carriers, consider your needs as a family. Different types will work best depending on your activities, preferences, and body types.

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3 Tips for Mompreneurs: Starting a Business as a New Mother

Juggling having a new baby and the demands of starting a company is not for the faint of heart. Here are three tips to help you follow your dreams.

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Countdown to Christmas With 24 Books

24 Days of Christmas Books is a great way to spend time together during the busy holiday season. Here are some of our favorites to get you started.

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6 Tips for Taking Better Holiday Photos With Your iPhone

With a few simple tricks, your smartphone can take holiday family photos that you'll treasure for decades.

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A Halloween Song to Get the Whole Family Dancing

A new Halloween track is funky, fun, and chaotic in all the right ways — easy to dance to while still being addictive enough to sing along with. 

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How to Keep Kids Healthy This Cold & Flu Season

As we head into the upcoming cold and flu season, parents should be mindful of the following best practices to keep their families safe and healthy.

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The Surprising Way Horses Benefit Kids' Emotional and Social Skills

Kids can enjoy so many benefits from being with horses, from confidence and a sense of self-efficacy to assertive and emotional communication skills.

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22 Ways to Keep a Preschooler Busy Other Than Watching TV

Parking a preschooler in front of a screen is a fast and easy path to entertainment. But there are plenty of other ways to keep them busy. Here are 22 to start with.

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Why We’re Choosing to Have Our Baby in Mexico

We were (pleasantly) surprised by those two little lines, but we had no clue what we were going to do. Here's how we decided where we were going to have our baby.

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From the NICU to Entrepreneurship: bökee’s Lauren and Brandon Stuart

Any parent knows you need more hands; the bökee gives caregivers that. It lets them hold/bounce/dance a baby while preparing a bottle. Simple but revolutionary.

Pregnancy Registry 101: Tips and Tricks for Creating Your Baby Registry

Registry 101: Tips and Tricks for Creating Your Baby Registry

Most expecting parents agree that creating a baby registry is an important, yet overwhelming, part of the planning process. Here's where to start.

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Top Things To Consider When Babyproofing Your Home

It’s perhaps the most magical, exciting, and terrifying time of your life. You’re bringing a new baby into your home. That means providing the happiest, healthiest, and safest environment for your ...