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The complicated emotions that come with adoption

For the first family, the adoptee and the adoptive parents.

25 simple ways to make Thanksgiving dinner planning easier

Stale (or toasted) bread = better dressing (or stuffing)

Here’s how to create your best fall family routine

Plus 5 no-bake breakfasts that will get you all out the door quickly.

To the mama who is exhausted but can’t fall asleep

And the benefits of nap time on your child's development.

Even though I’m exhausted at the end of the day, I can’t fall asleep

I will remind myself to call the babysitter in the morning, buy dish soap, call the dentist, and respond to the work email, all in about 25 seconds. When I should be sleeping.

29 last-minute Halloween costumes you can make in seconds

Plus, positive parenting techniques you'll love.

Here’s why a ‘coffee nap’ can help you survive busy seasons ☕️

It's pretty genius, actually.

Here’s why a ‘coffee nap’ can help you survive busy seasons ☕️

Plus a life hack for a happier family.

11 tantrum solutions that actually work

Plus PPD symptoms you might not know.

These are the best credit card reward programs for families

From travel points to getting your child ready for college.

I vow to always be present with my children

They say the days are long, but the years are short. No statement has held more truth to me as a mother than this one.

35 positive phrases parents can say to their headstrong child

Parenting strong-willed children can be difficult when they’re young, but if properly…

11 sure-fire ways to handle tantrums, according to Reddit mamas

9. Play music.

The mama’s guide to fall

New season = new adventures.

35 positive phrases for a headstrong child

Plus, how to get the support you need.

How to effectively talk to your partner without sacrificing your needs, according to a psychologist

1. Ask open-ended questions.

Dear husband: It’s the things we *don’t* say that prove how powerful our love is

Perhaps the most powerful moments of our marriage so far have been in those quiet moments.

A letter to my brand new kindergartener about the ABC’s

I've been anticipating your first day with equal parts of sadness and joy since I filled out your registration papers.

Here’s how to thrive this school year

It's easier than you think, mama.

The important reason why kids need more playtime (especially during the school year)

We all need to be reminded to slow down, find calm, lower our stress, and 'play' more to find the balance that is so important in our lives.