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How (and why) to talk to your kids about Juneteenth

Now is the perfect time to start teaching your kids about Juneteenth—and the history of race in the United States.

How to keep your kids interested in learning this summer

Good news, mama: Avoiding the "summer slide" can be fun for everyone!

The Rock says having daughters taught him to be ‘more tender and gentle’

This is just one of a million reasons The Rock is the ultimate girl dad!

James Van Der Beek is every parent wondering if they’re ‘good enough’

He makes a solid point about how easily we get caught up in the "bigger picture" and miss out on the "right now."

Bindi Irwin gets candid about breastfeeding: ‘It’s a learning curve’

The new mom to 11-week-old baby Grace Warrior talks about being supportive no matter how mamas choose to feed their babies.

6 outdoor projectors to create the ultimate backyard movie night

Now all you need is the popcorn!

Watch men become fathers in our emotional *grab the tissues* Father’s Day tribute

This intimate compilation video is "for the men reborn alongside us".

Want to keep sand out of your car? Try this beach hack

Let's be real, mama, no one wants to be vacuuming sand out of the car all summer.

To the mama embracing her grays: You’re not alone

The pandemic has more women than ever transitioning to gray hair.

6 ways to stop being hard on yourself as a parent

When you hear that inner mom-guilt voice whisper, "you're not good enough," here's what to say to yourself instead.

My husband is the best dad—even when his work takes him far away

Our kids might remember the days he wasn't here, but I know they'll remember how present and loving he was when home.

5 of the best subscription boxes to keep your kids learning all summer

Kids need learning activities over summer break, and these subscription boxes can help.

15 books about Juneteenth for kids of all ages

Juneteenth, or Emancipation Day, is an important holiday for kids to understand.

Amazon Prime Day is coming! Here are the best early deals you can shop right now

It's coming on July 8-11, but you can get a jump today!

Did I love you enough today?

In the moment, the chaos is so real, but when it's over, it's over and I just want to wake you up and say, "HEY! You did good today, kid."

You can’t be a perfect mother. So be a ‘good enough’ mother.

Children are resilient and their emotional responses in the moment are not a measure of how good you are as a mother.

I am not a perfect mom but I am a ‘good enough’ mom

Sometimes I buy big bags of organic carrots and sometimes I declare it ‘pizza night!’ I am good enough at nutrition.

Simone Davies and Junnifa Uzodike on Raising Montessori Babies

4 parenting lessons I learned from my awesome dad

Best summer sensory activities for babies & toddlers

Water tables, sensory bins and tummy time on a blanket in the shade can greatly benefit your child's development.