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How Not to Be Disappointed This Mother’s Day
"Your greatest contribution to the universe may not be something you do, but someone you raise." – Author unknown Dear fellow mom on Mother's Day, The work of parenting is…
How to Stop Losing Your Cool With Your Kids—With a Powerful Pause
Inside: The less regulated we are as parents, the more likely it is that we will react to our kids, letting their emotions overcome us. But this one little trick…
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Dear Stranger, Yes, My Hands Are Full…
Inside: This is for the people who say "you have your hands full" in a way that sounds like I have an incurable disease. Because if you think my hands…
How to Be a Toddler Whisperer: 7 Things Your Toddler Wishes You Knew
Inside: If your little one could explain what’s going on inside her toddler brain, this is what she’d tell you. Get ready because this peek inside the mind of a…
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9 Powerful Phrases That Will Inspire Your Kid to Keep Trying—Even When It’s Hard
Inside: These are the best growth mindset posters because they help kids internalize the crucial message that putting in effort is how you grow your brain. A few weeks ago,…
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Did I Say “I Love You” Enough to Last a Lifetime?
Within three months, my world turned upside down. I'd had a cryptogenic stroke, which left me with Broca's aphasia and apraxia. Aphasia and apraxia are just fancy medical terms for…
How Your Brain Stops You From Enjoying Motherhood—And How to Fix It
Inside: What’s the secret to enjoying motherhood when the daily work of motherhood drags you down? Thanks to recent brain research, we now know the most effective and powerful way…
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How to Boost Your Child’s Emotional Intelligence With the Best Secret Weapon
Inside: Blank journals can work for teens and adults, but most kids need more support for journaling to work well. Here are the best journals for kids that will help…
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10 Children’s Books That Will Make Your Kids Feel Absolutely Loved
Inside: These are the best picture books about love that will make your child feel absolutely loved. Add them to your collection of the best picture books. One morning a…
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