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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 for …
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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 are full, you …
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 …
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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 …
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 …
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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 …
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Why Family Goals Will Make Your Life Easier As a Parent—And How to Do It
Inside: Family goal-setting doesn't have to be formal or weird. Here are the best steps for how to set family goals and make it fun for everyone, plus the "gotchas" …
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7 Most Powerful Ways to Get an Emergency Dose of Family Connection
Inside: Play one of these quick family bonding games for an emergency dose of connection. You'll reset the collective mood and immediately reconnect as a …
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The Best Science Gifts for Kids That Will Make Your Kids Love Science
Inside: If you want to spark your child's love of science, these science gifts for kids are perfect because they encourage kids to explore at their own pace. When …
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Goodbye, Candyland! This Is the Best List of Board Games for Preschoolers (And Parents)
Inside: Get those boring preschool board games out of your house and play these kid-approved (and parent-approved!) board games for preschoolers instead. Endless …
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24 YouTube Videos That Will Change How Your Kids See The World
Inside: The best YouTube videos for kids will teach your kid important life lessons without being preachy. Next time your kid begs for videos, forget Peppa Pig and …
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The Dinnertime Ritual for Busy Families That Will Make You Closer Than Ever
Inside: The problem with most dinnertime conversation starters for kids? The questions are boring, loaded, or get you one-word answers. This is the …
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42 Picture Books That Will Teach Kids How to Be a Good Friend
Inside: These picture books about friendship teach kids how to be a good friend and how to handle friendship problems. Add these titles to your collection of the …
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The 5-Minute Daily Routine That Will Make Your Family Stronger
Inside: This simple trick is the best way to start your after school routine with kids. When my family comes together on weekday evenings, we're already …
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The Real Difference Between Boy Moms And Girl Moms
Inside: Boys never stop moving. They eat constantly. They love fart jokes. Moms of boys know all this. But here's what you may not realize. Full disclosure: I'm a …
Boys And Their Frenemies: What Every Parent Should Know
Inside: Boys have frenemies, too. When you need to know how to stop relational aggression, try these powerful parenting tricks. Girls and their frenemies. "Mean" …
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How to Make Time Slow Down So You Can Enjoy Your Kids
Inside: If you're tired of people saying, "Enjoy it while it lasts!" but still feel a bit panicky at how fast time moves, here's how to bottle the most special …
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One Powerful Word That Will Inspire a Kid Who Says, “I Can’t Do It!”
Inside: The most common response to negative self-talk in children doesn't work. When your kid says, "I can't do it," use this powerful word to inspire her. When …
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