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3 ways ‘peaceful parenting’ helps us heal alongside our kids

In committing to growth alongside our children, we get to re-parent ourselves.

Updated Apr. 21, 2023
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Baby milestones by month: A parents’ guide to tracking your child’s development in the first year

From rolling over to those first steps, here’s what to know about your baby’s development each month.

Updated Jun. 23, 2023

After a 4-month NICU stay, I’m not the parent I thought I would be

Our NICU experience taught me to find joy in every moment.

Updated Apr. 14, 2023
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4 ways to support teachers—starting at home

"Here are four things that teachers actually want from parents (besides boxes of Kleenex…we can never have too many of those)."

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
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Paris Hilton says motherhood has already helped her heal from her past

Two months after welcoming her first child, Paris Hilton is opening up…

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
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An open letter to my best friend—my minivan

When I first met you, I wanted nothing to do with you.

Updated Mar. 31, 2023
Car seat recall

Nearly 60,000 Safety 1st and Maxi-Cosi car seats recalled due to safety issue

The brand reports 59,450 units may have been affected.

Updated Mar. 29, 2023
TikTok user Cathy Pedrayes shares how to keep teens safe online and how to talk about technology with kids

TikTok’s ‘Mom Friend’ shares how to talk about technology with kids

The best tool to protect your kids’ safety online is an open dialogue.

Updated Mar. 22, 2023
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10 simple ways your family can be more eco-friendly

Going green is *much* easier when the whole family is involved.

Updated Apr. 25, 2024
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Activities for an 11-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Keeping up with your baby these days can mean you're constantly on your toes.

Updated Jun. 22, 2023
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Advocating for my daughter helped her get the right diagnosis—and begin thriving again

A dyslexia diagnosis helped my daughter go from struggling to read to devouring a novel a week and regaining her self-esteem. Here's how advocating on her behalf made a difference.

Updated Mar. 20, 2023
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11 expert-backed ways to prevent car sickness in kids

From acupressure to window-gazing, here’s what you need to know.

Updated Feb. 23, 2023
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How to talk to kids about periods: An age-by-age guide

Open and honest conversations about periods are essential for kids of all genders.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
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5 steps to protect more kids from gun violence, starting now

This is a problem that is not going away.

Updated Aug. 22, 2024
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Activities for a 7-month-old: Fostering baby’s development

Your little one is probably getting more mobile by the day—which means it's time to officially start baby-proofing.

Updated Feb. 24, 2023
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3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

Updated Mar. 03, 2023
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