Inside: This is a deceptively simple but powerful trick for teaching empathy. Next time you're out in public with your kid, just follow these 3 easy steps. When …
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One Simple Question That Will Reset Your Kid’s Bad Mood
Inside: Teach your moody child this phrase NOW before you hit the teenage years. Parenting tweens and teens can give you whiplash if you're not careful. It …
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18 Things All Sisters Should Do Together Before They Turn 18 (But Later Works, Too)
Inside: Sisters have a special brand of magic. Here are 18 things to do with your sister before you turn 18 to honor that sister magic. But if you're older than 18, …
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This Is to You, the Mom Who Leaves for Work
Inside: This is to you, the working mom who leaves your home every day to support your family. But first, a caveat: This is not intended to discount the experience …
The Magic Greeting Every Kid Should Learn Before Visiting Family
In my family, we don't force our kids to hug or kiss family members. Here's why: Forcing physical affection teaches our kids that they aren't in charge of who …
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11 Best Girl Power Songs to Inspire Your Daughter (And You)
Fifth grade. The school bus had just dropped me off, along with all the other kids who lived in the cluster of apartment complexes near mine. As a painfully …
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The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Post-Baby Body
I gained a lot of weight during my last pregnancy. A lot. My diet was fine, I exercised when I could, and I didn't have gestational diabetes. Still, my weight …
I Found the Secret to Being a Happy Mom
Being home all day with my kids is a blessing. I know that, and I appreciate it. But that doesn't change the fact that I'm home all day with my kids. Today, I …
The Only Thing You Need to Survive the “Terrible Twos” – With Your Sanity Intact
"Is he teething?" she asked. We were in the elevator heading up to our apartment after running two quick errands. My son was crying – again. Every day after …
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10 Quotes From Kids’ Movies That Will Inspire Every Parent
Before I had kids, I rarely watched the same movie a second time. Let alone for a one-hundredth time. But my kids seem to have an insatiable desire for …
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Here’s a Quick Way to Connect With Your Kids While You’re Away
I have joint custody of my 7-year-old Abby. This means she lives with us every other week – and the other weeks, she lives with her dad and stepmom. The …
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15 Simple Things Dads Don’t Realize Are the Most Important Things
When I was growing up, my dad was never around. I don't mean that he worked long hours or traveled for work. What I mean is that he was physically absent for …
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The Surprising Reason Dads Don’t Take Paternity Leave
The topic of paternity leave has made the news more than usual lately. A few highlights: Dads who take two or more weeks off after their child is born end up …
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10 Best Dad Movies for Family Movie Night
At our house, we adore family movie night. The kids cozy up on the couch between my husband and me, we gorge ourselves on pizza and/or fresh-baked chocolate chip …
14 Best Father’s Day Gifts, According to Science
My husband has more fashion sense than me, but he also climbs 20-foot trees to trim dead branches. He bakes a mean cheesecake, but he can also build a king-sized …
When You Can’t Stand the Pain of Missing Your Child: 3 Simple Ways to Cope
Inside: Being away from your kids is hard on your kids – and you as a parent. When you're missing your child, try these simple tips to help you cope. I …
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10 Experience Gifts for Mother’s Day That Will Make You Mom’s Favorite
The best Mother’s Day present I ever received was late. My youngest daughter Bailey had just been born the Saturday after Mother’s Day in 2013, but because we …
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When Working Mom Guilt Strikes at Daycare Drop-Off
My youngest daughter is almost 2 years old, and she’s never been to daycare. Until last week. We’ve always had a bit of a hodge-podge childcare setup for …
Why You’re Doing Sticker Charts Wrong – And How to Fix Them
My 7-year-old Abby has never been what you would call a “good sleeper.” Even as a toddler, she woke up multiple times a night. When she was four, we moved from …
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A Simple Trick to Run Errands With No Whining From Your Kids
A puppy-shaped purse. A personal fan. A toy cat that meows like a real cat...because I guess having three cats in your house isn’t enough? These are all things …
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Angry At Your Kids? Calm Down With This Weird (But Effective) Trick
This...thing happened a couple weeks ago. I call it The Baggie Incident. Now, every time I come across the box of baggies in the pantry, my cheeks burn with …
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