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Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

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I’m not doing the ‘Pinterest mom’ thing this holiday season—and I refuse to feel guilty for it

My preferences for this holiday season may not appeal to the masses, but they will bring joy to my family—and that's all we need.

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Mentally healthy kids have parents who do these 7 things

An expert shares ways to help kids thrive as they grow, plus signs when more help is needed.

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Parenting milestones that sneak past us

Watching him ride that bike, I felt like I was watching him pedal off to college. 

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What to do if your teenager starts pulling away

I needed to adapt, to give her space when she needed it and to be there with open arms when she was ready to let me in.

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I want my kids to be healthy not safe

I want to rush in and take away all their discomfort.

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Dad says his wife picked a baby name behind his back—and he hates it

"Almost all of the names she suggested were normal, until the one that caused me to write this post."

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Study shows mindfulness apps can reduce kids’ stress

Mindfulness training at home helped reduce kids' stress levels and negative emotions.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle call out social media companies to save our youth

They called out social media companies, demanding change, at a panel discussion by their Archewell Foundation.

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Empowering well-being: Practical tips for parents and organizational leaders

Whether you’re a parent and/or leader, you have the opportunity to influence and impact not only your own well-being, but that of many.

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5 parenting lessons we learned from ‘Bluey’

We’ve gleaned so much parenting wisdom from Bandit and Chilli.

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5 parenting lessons inspired by Kate Middleton

Here’s what we can all learn from the Princess of Wales.

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Will she want me when she doesn’t need me?

I hold on to the fact that I still want my mom, more so now than ever, and that hopefully my daughter will want the same.

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There’s no such thing as a perfect parent

What if, instead of striving for perfection, we began striving for wholeness? A postpartum doula shares that there’s no such thing as a perfect parent—no matter what those shiny Instagram posts would have you believe.

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To the mom who kept my child safe: Thank you

It might be awkward at first, but the more we have these conversations, the more normalized they will become.

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5 questions I’m asking daycare centers as an antiracist mama

As a working mom, I rely on my village of family, friends and daycare to help shape my child and their view of the world around them.

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