Inside: What makes these the absolute best stocking stuffers for girls? These gifts live beyond the physical gift and become a treasured memory for years to …
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Why Every Parent Should Know the Magic 5:1 Ratio – And How to Do It
Inside: After a negative interaction with your child, it’s hard to see how to connect with your child and close the gap. Which is why you need the magic 5:1 …
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How to Get Better Sleep As a Sleep-Deprived Mom (Yes, Really)
Inside: Most advice for the sleep-deprived mom is about better sleep for your kid. But these proven sleep hacks are about how to get better sleep for yourself. If …
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How to Be a Happy Mom: Science Says Do These 7 Things
Inside: Want a game-changer for how to be a happy mom? Here's a toolbox of quick happiness boosts backed by science, plus a cheat sheet you can download and hang on …
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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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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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7 Hacks to Beat Holiday Stress Without Turning Into the Grinch
Inside: These proven hacks are like a vaccine against holiday stress so you enjoy Christmas and the winter season to the fullest. Every year on the morning after …
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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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The Best Halloween Jokes That Will Make Kids Laugh
Inside: This year, trick the trick-or-treaters! Hand out these printable Halloween jokes for kids (with candy!), and kids have to use their brains to get the …
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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One Simple Tip to Handle Whining Kids (Your Kids Will Love It!)
In our family, we’ve tried several tricks to handle whining kids. Depending on the situation, we'll pick the best "no whining" trick in our parenting toolbox …
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These Funny Valentines for Kids Sneak in Some Math Practice, Too
Every year around Valentine’s Day, I cringe when it’s time for my 6-year-old to bring valentines into school for her whole class. Let's set aside the fact that …
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A Simple Trick to Limit Screen Time – And Get a Happier Kid, Too
Inside: As parents, we know we should limit screen time for our kids, but how? Here's a simple trick that works. Bonus: You'll end up with a happier kid, …
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How to Deal With Tantrums Over Toys at the Store
For Thanksgiving last week, the girls, Ty, and I visited family in Michigan. We all gorged ourselves into a stupor, sealing the deal with a decadent cheesecake Ty …
The Most Powerful Way to Respond When Your Kid Gives Up
This summer for one of our family movie nights, we watched Akeelah and the Bee. Our 6-year-old Abby ATE. IT. UP. After the movie, she had a ton of …
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The Secret to Raising Your Kids to Be Kind
You want your kids to grow up to be nice people. At least I don’t think anyone sets out to raise a butthead. You have this mental picture of your child as an …
Calm First Day of School Jitters With This Sweet Gift
Our 6-year-old is an anxious child. For example: Every Monday, Abby switches between our house and her dad and stepmom's house. Starting on her Sunday mornings …
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The Most Powerful Way to Respond When Your Kid Gets Upset And Pouts
Inside: When you have a pouting kid on your hands, here's a quick trick that will help you end the pouting and get your happy kid back. When I got home from work …
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Keep Your Kids Happy With This Road Trip Experiment
We’ve done our fair share of road trips. In the last year alone, we had six – racking up 109 hours of drive time. In fact, right now I’m typing from the …
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The Best Summer Bucket List for Kids: 120 Awesome Ideas + 1 Miracle Hack
Inside: Don't let your summer bucket list stress you out in the quest for a perfect summer. Use this miracle hack for your summer bucket list for kids, and you'll …
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How to Include Stepdads This Father’s Day
We went to Target a couple weeks ago, and I made a terrible, terrible mistake. I forgot to use the 100% foolproof magic trick for getting out of Target alive, …