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Major long-term study: Kids with lesbian parents grow up to be happy adults

Having two moms or two dads doesn't impact children negatively. Families are families and love is love.

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How to raise resilient kids—the Finnish way

It seems that part of the key to the Finnish school system's success is the nurturing daycare and preschool system.

smiling toddler

Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.

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Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters

She has a fire inside her, and I never want it to go away.

Transitioning from a working mom to SAHM was much harder than I thought

I assumed that once I was a stay-at-home mom, I would become a laid back, relaxed lady of leisure, but I was so wrong.

child reading a book- reading the same books to your child

It’s science: Reading the same books to your child over and over makes them smarter

The next time your preschooler hands you Llama, Llama for the millionth time, don't despair.

dad playing with baby in the air

There are major health benefits when baby looks just like dad, says study

They had fewer emergency room visits and were less likely to suffer from asthma + illness, according to findings.

mom holding a crying toddler

3 ways to avoid a power struggle with your kids

You can get what you want without making him feel like he’s lost a battle.

A woman carrying a child

8 phrases kids say that are code for ‘I’m anxious’

Children with anxiety may make statements that are code for something else.

child putting on own jacket - teaching kids how to get dressed themselves

5 tips to help kids dress themselves, from a Montessori expert

While they won’t be able to do it perfectly at first, practice makes perfect.

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