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I took my autistic daughter to see Taylor Swift overseas—and it was magical

Our Taylor Swift adventure is the best thing my daughter and I have ever done together.

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7 simple ways to make sustainable, eco-conscious changes at home

Caring for our kids’ futures means caring for the environment they will inherit.

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The secret to true supermom status

Mothers are not super because they are flawless; they are super because they are real, they are present and they love fiercely.

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My 10-year-old daughter asked if she was fat, and it gutted me

I looked my daughter right in her sweet little eyes and told her what I wish I’d known at a much younger age: the truth.

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To the worried mama whose child won’t eat enough—let go of expectations

By tossing out most of my expectations about food and doing whatever it took to help us achieve our primary goal, we were finally getting somewhere.

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Jennifer Garner bites her tongue when it comes to these parenting phrases

When it comes to raising teens, the mom of three says she sometimes has to “sit on her hands.”

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Neurodiverse teens face challenges in romantic relationships: Here’s how to support them

Learning to navigate romantic relationships is difficult for everyone, but being neurodiverse can add an extra layer of challenge.

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Confident moms raise confident kids, says an author and expert

Lydia Fenet shares her top 3 tips to raising confident kids.

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My son chose pink and purple shoes—and I let him buy them

There are many parenting moments which have caught me off guard. This was one of them.

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How to talk about death with kids: 8 tips to make the uncomfortable more manageable

As a Certified Child Life Specialist, I work alongside the caregivers to break the news to the children in a developmentally appropriate and supportive way.

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In the future, our kids may not remember this, but we will

I'll remember holding your hand as you took your first steps. Away from me. Towards the world.

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A parent’s guide to nurturing high achievers

It's essential to continually remind them that their worth is not solely tied to their achievements or accolades.

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Airplane mode can soothe toddler tantrums—yes, really

He doesn’t need to yell so much now that he knows I'm there. Ready and present.

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To my child, when I forget to feel lucky

My life could have gone in a hundred different directions. Instead, here I am, getting to be with you.

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How to know when to quit youth sports—from a family therapist

I empower my daughter to play hard, give it her best, learn from her mistakes, and above all, know when to quit.

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Letter to a harried mom—it gets better

When I suggested you would miss this time of your life someday, you didn’t seem convinced.

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It’s science: 5 ways to awaken baby’s senses in the womb

Simple ways to excite baby’s senses (and promote sensory development) before baby is even born.

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