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Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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How to raise an optimistic child in a pessimistic world

While the news is hard right now, you've got all the tools you need to make the world a better place.

Updated Jan. 18, 2022
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Lost your cool with your child? Here are 5 easy steps to reconnect

Parenting during a pandemic means we're going to lose our cool sometimes—it's what happens afterward that really counts.

Updated Jan. 19, 2022
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8 phrases that help kids deal with disappointment

"I'm sorry this is happening. I wish I could fix it for you."

Updated Apr. 04, 2022
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This working mom said ‘no’ to virtual learning—and now she’s going viral

We're doing the best we can in a really weird, busy and scary time—parents, teachers and most especially, our kiddos, too.

Updated Jan. 11, 2022

Why your big kid wants to be a ‘baby’ right now

And why it's totally normal, mama.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

JLo doesn’t understand her kid’s ‘new math’ either

Homeschooling is tricky for all of us—even celebrities.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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18 chores for kids that teach important life skills

The key is to treat your kids' chores as if they are a real job.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

The case for ‘unschooling’ during the pandemic

Unschooling parents don't formally try to "teach" children—they let their children follow what brings them joy.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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5 expert tips to get the most of online learning resources

Yes, kids are getting a lot more screen time right now—here's how to do it right.

Updated Feb. 02, 2022
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20 indoor boredom busters (that don’t involve screen time)

Stressed out, mama? Kids climbing the walls? When the going gets tough, the tough do a conga line.

Updated Jan. 04, 2022

30+ activities you can do with preschoolers to 10-year-olds

Including a sample homeschooling schedule.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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Social distancing for parents means empty playgrounds & canceled playdates

Some doctors are calling for playdates, birthday parties and sleepovers to be canceled to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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