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8 productivity strategies for moms who are stressed about doing it all

Most productivity advice feels like it's not written for moms—these tips are different.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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These parents flying home with their adopted baby got a surprise in-flight baby shower

"She's just been adopted by her parents Caren and Dustin, and is making her way home," Bobby told the entire plane, which promptly erupted into cheers.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
mom letting baby turn the pages of a book, one of the ways to make reading fun

How to make reading fun: 5 tips for reading to babies

Break out of that board book rut and make storytime more engaging—for you and your baby.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
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The best way to prevent a tantrum might surprise you, mama

How to keep "big feelings" from taking over.

Updated Jan. 05, 2022

Montessori at home: 5 reading games to play with your child

Get young learners excited about reading with these early reading games. (Spoiler: They're so fun!)

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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What I wish my co-workers knew about being a working mom

I know I am supposed to leave my personal life at the door when I come to the office, but when you are a mom to two small kids, that is hard to do.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022
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You are my reason

For you, my heart explodes.

Updated May. 04, 2023
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Why America needs to consider paying stay-at-home parents

It could help solve the childcare crisis in this country, says one expert.

Updated Jan. 12, 2022

How to find the right private tutor for your child

What makes a great private tutor? The right qualifications are just the start.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what we all need to read today

"Always have an extra large bag of chicken nuggets waiting in the freezer for quick lunches or nights you're too tired to cook dinner."

Updated May. 20, 2022

Recall alert: These popular baby carriers recalled due to fall hazard

Buckles on these Infantino carriers can break, says the CPSC.

Updated Feb. 07, 2020
Evenflo's booster seats

Evenflo’s booster seats could be dangerous for kids under 40 lbs, says new report

ProPublica recently released an investigation into Evenflo's "Big Kid" booster seats.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
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What I want my kids to know about real love

Even when it seems like it would just be easier not to. It is always, always worth it.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

50 no-tech, super-fun winter activities for kids

Cold, gray days are no match for this ultimate winter fun list for kids.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025

All I want for Valentine’s Day is a break

A break from the very real and very exhausting daily grind of motherhood.

Updated Jan. 28, 2022
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I tried it: Why doing my baby registry in person was the best decision I made

Confession: I’m a serial over-analyzer when it comes to shopping. I do…

Updated Feb. 08, 2022
baby's first dentist appointment

When to schedule your baby’s first dentist appointment

Spoiler: It's probably earlier than you think.

Updated Jan. 20, 2023
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