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My daughter died of loneliness. I’m on a mission to prevent other families from experiencing this grief

Chronic loneliness is a silent killer; it’s time that the conversation around it got louder.

5 ways to teach your teenager the value of finances

Providing your teen with these learning opportunities plants the seed for their financial awareness to grow.

Blake Lively expecting baby number 4 is a big deal in normalizing big families

People shouldn't concern themselves with other's reproductive choices, and that includes the choice to have several kids.

10 tips for getting through holiday meals with picky eaters

When you take the pressure off of them (and yourself), amazing things can happen.

“Dead to Me” is a BFF love story—but it’s unrealistic for many moms

The Netflix hit just wrapped its final season—and this fan has mixed feelings.

Gentle parenting sets impossible standards—these gentle-ish philosophies work for me

Parents, especially mothers, put so much pressure on themselves to be perfect for their children—but that’s an impossible standard.

10 magical train rides to take with your family during the holidays

Give them an unforgettable experience this year.

21 fascinating science books for curious kids of all ages 

When it comes to feeding their brains, stem books for kids are the perfect fuel.

Lindsay Lohan’s new Netflix movie “Falling For Christmas” is a welcome kick-off to the holiday season

Grab a cup of cocoa and celebrate Lohan's return to movies!

How to host Thanksgiving on a budget

Cooking Thanksgiving dinner (and inviting folks over) doesn’t have to destroy your budget. Here’s how.

3 simple steps to make setting boundaries easy this holiday season

It's a wonderful time of year when we get to spend so much time with loved ones, but extended time with family isn’t always easy.

10 holiday hacks to save you time—and stress

Of course you want to make the holiday magical, especially for the kids, but it doesn’t have to come at the cost of your sanity—and it definitely shouldn’t.

School shootings will not be solved by identification forms and DNA kits

We have to stop focusing on what to do after the fact and prevent these tragedies now.

My family is celebrating Christmas in November this year

This is one of many boundary lines we’ve drawn with family during the holidays. 

I’m a preemie mom—5 things I wish I knew before my shocking delivery

My delivery taught me the first and potentially most crucial lesson of parenting: expect the unexpected.

7 children’s books about gratitude that help cultivate respect, joy and mindfulness

These books on gratitude celebrate cultures, give thanks to nature, and recognize the beauty in the world around us.

My daughter has Down syndrome, and her siblings are better for it

One of the pervasive myths surrounding having a child with Down syndrome is that she will be a burden on the rest of the family.

Here’s how to help your introverted child make friends at school

In a world that invariably encourages and appreciates extroversion, being an introvert can be hard. As a child, this may be even harder.

Why kids delay bedtime with “One more thing…” and what you can do

Bedtime struggles don't have to derail your night or mood.

I was proud of my multitasking—until I realized the damage it was doing to my life

That badge of honor I wore somehow now is replaced by a feeling that my ability to do multiple things at once prevents me from doing any one thing very well.