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My family of 7 asks for ‘experiences’ instead of ‘things’—here’s how our holidays work

What would it be like to receive much fewer toys?

Release your energy: 16 ways to get up & get moving with your kids

A healthy outlet for stress can make tough moments more manageable.

My ‘Cuarentena’ Experience: Staying home for 40 days after my baby was born

Having experienced it now for myself, I think something needs to change so that more moms have this same opportunity.

Raising financially savvy kids: 15 money rules every parent should teach their kids

Empower your children to make informed and responsible financial decisions for the rest of their lives.

The debate that’s dividing the internet: Are you team top-sheet or team no-top-sheet?

One little sliver of fabric is causing a whole lot of commotion.

This Costco gift card hack is GENIUS

Sign us up for money saving deals!

Aldi’s Halloween-themed pizzas are back

"Jack" and "Casper" are almost too cute to eat.

15 hacks for hosting Thanksgiving: A stress-free feast

Take the stress out of hosting with these practical tips.

Holiday photos: Here’s how to take better family photos with little kids

Dad asks if he’s wrong for ruining his wife’s rare night out

"This is more about the emotional load than logical reasoning."

10 ways to make Thanksgiving more meaningful with kids

Create lasting Thanksgiving memories to cherish for years to come with these thoughtful ideas.

Playing with Barbies helps kids work on social skills, research finds

A study conducted by Cardiff University and Barbie shows that doll play lights up the brain regions linked to social development and empathy.

Study finds grandparent support may not significantly improve maternal mental health

But the grandparent-child relationship has big benefits in other ways.

This app makes donating breast milk way easier

And recipients can find breast milk near them for free.

3 baby food hacks recommended by a registered dietitian

Did you know that you can make fruit leather and frozen dots from baby food pouches?

I’m a pediatric nurse and this is the child care checklist I gave my in-laws

Explain to your child’s caretakers that this list is meant to serve as a cheat sheet.

18 positive affirmations for tweens—because middle school is hard

"I believe that I can do hard things."

Book clubs: The unsung hero in the fight against parental burnout

They're an antidote to maternal isolation.

Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress

Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.

Hosting Thanksgiving this year? Here’s how to make it budget-friendly

Thanksgiving is coming — along with everyone’s high expectations for an epic family meal.