Inside: We've seen the research, and we see what nightly homework battles do to our kids. The good news? We have the power to opt out, and the first step is …
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How to Potty Train in 12 Months – And Why It’s Easier Than 3 Days
When you go to Google and type "how to potty train in", these are the options you have to choose from. Three days. A weekend. One day?! I have to admit …
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10 Miracle Phrases to Help You Reconnect With Your Child
Inside: These miracle phrases will jolt you and your kid out of a negative downward spiral. Don't forget to download the cheat sheet to help you learn how to …
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10 Moments That No Parenting Book Prepares You For
You can find a parenting book on just about everything: The secrets to surviving the baby stage, Strategies for stopping sibling rivalry, and How to …
Empathy Is Tough to Teach, But Here’s One Trick That Will Boost It
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
Inside: All moms do it, but it was standing in the way of me being a happy mom. This simple change can make you happier mom, too. Being home all day with my kids …
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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25 Simple But Powerful Things Every Great Dad Does
Inside: If you want to know the secret of how to be a good father, here are the simple things great dads do that will mean a lot to your child. I never knew my …
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
Inside: If the fathers in your life don't fit the mainstream mold, check out this list of the absolute best Father's Day gifts you can give. (Science says so!) My …
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 have …
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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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