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Why kids delay bedtime with “One more thing…” and what you can do

Bedtime struggles don't have to derail your night or mood.

15 fun crafts for kids with autism

15 crafts and activities kids can do at home to help develop their fine motor skills while having fun!

Christina Aguilera’s powerful new video for ‘Beautiful’ highlights how social media harms kids

The updated music video for the 2002 hit shows how social media is hurting the younger generation.

I wanted to make a toddler-friendly butter board–so I made a peanut butter board

A fun way to make the butter board trend more toddler-friendly!

FDA approves RSV shot for infants

The vaccine-like therapy is expected to be available this fall.

TikTok videos asking for kid-free flights don’t help anyone

Feeling stressed when there is a baby crying on an airplane is normal. How you react to those feelings is what matters.

Megan Fox has no time for mom-shaming, but she DOES have the best clap backs

I travel internationally with my kids because it provides lifelong benefits 

It doesn’t matter whether our kids remember or appreciate these travel adventures.

Why moms are especially susceptible to amygdala hijack—and how to deal with it

"As soon as you lose your cool, guilt, shame and other intense feelings surface. But you still can't find your calm. This is known as “the amygdala hijack."

15 Thanksgiving pregnancy announcements for the little turkey on the way

The turkey's not the only thing in the oven!

4 things I didn’t know would change about myself after baby

3. My sex drive.

This is the ‘invisibility of motherhood’—and it starts long before actually having kids

Ask any number of mothers their thoughts on motherhood, and many of them will tell you the same thing: I feel invisible since becoming a mom. I just want to be seen and heard.

Daycare workers who tortured toddlers with ‘Scream’ mask charged with felony child abuse

Why I give my kids mental health days

They can teach your kids to value the mental health breaks we all need—and make wonderful memories along the way.

Cooking for Thanksgiving is overwhelming and it’s OK to just… not do it

This year, I’d rather just indulge in a non-traditional, laid back celebration while still making it meaningful and magical for my family. 

15 Halloween safety tips (and Amazon finds) for a fun, spooktacular night of trick-or-treating

From walkie-talkies to checking their candy stash, a pediatrician shares how to keep tiny trick-or-treaters safe.

Woman denied emergency abortion blames Texas senators Cruz and Corbyn: ‘I nearly died on their watch’

“On top of that, I am still struggling to have children.”

Jazmyn Simon on navigating different stages of motherhood and raising kids to love themselves

“I think, ‘You are only going to be this small today.’ It gives me a really great point of view.”

How I told my toddler about my miscarriage and memorialized the loss together

If you told your child about your pregnancy, they knew you had babies in your tummy or you’re visibly sad, you may consider telling them about your pregnancy loss. 

How to incorporate joy into your child’s daily routine

The willingness to approach your child’s needs in a way that allows them to grow and thrive can make most mundane days start and end with a smile.