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All the things Mr. Rogers taught us that we need to keep learning

"I know how tough it is some days to look with hope and confidence on the months and years ahead," he said in his farewell broadcast. "But I would like to tell you what I often told you when you were much younger. I like you just the way you are."

Updated Sep. 21, 2018

20 wise life lessons from Mr. Rogers

15. "You've made this day a special day by just your being you. There's no person in the whole world like you. And I like you just the way you are."

Updated Sep. 21, 2018

Summer makes me feel like a kid again

Being a mom has opened up my eyes to how magical childhood is by seeing the wonder through theirs.

Updated Jul. 03, 2018

Why don’t we share the messy, hard moments of motherhood? They deserve to be celebrated too

How to make the most of motherhood, even on the worst days.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

This is #momlife: Terrifying toys, lots of boogers and SO much love

The experts should really tell you about things like this. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Secure attachment means giving your children independence, too

Part of loving our kids is creating room for them to learn—that just doesn’t have to be all the room in the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

I hope you always have that look in your eyes

You know the one that makes it so obvious that you see the world as a wondrous place and as your grand playground. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The secret to good grades? Exercise

Don’t underestimate the benefits of P.E. 

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Unconditional love is the most powerful gift we give our children

Of all the things I want to teach my children, the most important is this: you belong.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The cure for grumpy mornings? Laughter

Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, you can use the power of words to get laughter going with your kids.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

How to conquer potty training—at the right time

Here are some basic ways to determine potty training readiness.

Updated Dec. 08, 2022

How to help our children in a hurting world

First, remember: It’s okay not to have all the answers.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Ignore the mess and come outside to play, mama

Nothing lost, but memories were gained. And you can never have enough memories.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

It’s okay if my child gets bored

Boredom is needed for creativity. Quiet times of nothingness are where imagination sparks and ideas are born. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Hurray! Live-action ‘Dora The Explorer’ movie in the works

A teenage Dora the Explorer is coming to the big screen. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

To stop the ‘culture of sexism,’ we need to raise feminist sons, says Justin Trudeau

Because gender equality is not only an issue for women and girls.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Our weekends as a family changed when we made time for unscheduled, unregulated FUN

That day of fun made me feel so recharged, so refreshed, so ready to take on the week.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

The Boy Scouts is opening to girls

The Boy Scouts will soon allow girls to join Cub Scouts and is creating a fast-track to becoming an Eagle Scout for older girls.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

I pledge to raise a peaceful child

I pledge to read books and listen to music and admire art from all different cultures with my son.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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