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What I wish I had known about the emotional adjustment to motherhood

First, it will be hard in ways you never expected.

Updated Oct. 13, 2023
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We all want our kids to ‘be happy’—but what if they’re not?

I want my kid to be happy, but I also want him to experience the range of emotions that life offers. And I want him to be able to talk about those experiences with me.

Updated Aug. 27, 2022
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Turn it up: The best music-focused podcasts and audiobooks for kids

Teachers from Modern Music Academy share their recommendations.

Updated Jan. 17, 2023
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What dads do isn’t ‘help’—let’s stop calling it that

We need to proactively work to change the narrative around parenting roles.

Updated Sep. 03, 2022
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The mother-son bond is tender and unbreakable

The relationship a mama has with her son is powerful, gentle and absolutely beautiful.

Updated Feb. 24, 2025
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Why I think it’s important to encourage kids to share

It is possible to be specific and respect boundaries while encouraging kids to share.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Hilary Duff gives a shoutout to working parents who “have to leave their kids in times that don’t feel natural”

The mom of three says she feels "weird" because she's at work and not able to be by her daughter's side while she's sick.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
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5 signs your child is ready for a family pet

Pets can be a fun and healthy addition to a family, but only if everyone is ready for the responsibility.

Updated Aug. 15, 2022
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5 ways to help parents raise happy kids (that aren’t gifts)

Happiness is something that goes far beyond what you give your children—it lies in how you raise them.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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6 back-to-school mental health tips for kids, from a pediatrician

Going back to school is stressful, but this kid-friendly toolkit can help.

Updated Sep. 04, 2024
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How to prep your child for starting preschool

Preparing for school isn’t just about packing books and buying stationery. It’s also about helping children with the emotional transition.

Updated Oct. 31, 2022
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How to be a good dad, from a grateful daughter

"The gift of a great dad has shaped who I am as a parent and a person."

Updated Jan. 18, 2023
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My daughter’s friend betrayed her. Here’s how we handled it

Sometimes, kids need to be given the opportunity to correct their mistakes and learn from them. And sometimes, that looks like allowing them to learn right from wrong in a way that’s constructive and not punishing.

Updated Aug. 17, 2022
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All the ways I used to be the perfect parent—before I actually had kids

I thought they’d eat whatever I made them. Boy was I wrong!

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Welcoming a new pet to the family? How to pet proof when you have kids

Like baby proofing, you’ll want to take similar steps to prep before a new pet comes into your house.

Updated Aug. 16, 2022
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What it really means to “win” in youth sports

“We aren’t raising baseball players. We’re raising men.”

Updated Nov. 16, 2022
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Viral TikTok shows why we HAVE to be more thoughtful in dealing with kids’ emotions

This video perfectly demonstrates why we can't demand emotional maturity from our little ones.

Updated Apr. 07, 2025
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We shouldn’t feel the need to apologize for kids acting like kids

I’m going to let my kid be a kid. I’m going to let him make messes—perhaps even encourage them. I’m going to let him make noise—and sometimes join in.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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Things not to say to moms of a big family

Questions not to ask to your busy mom friend with many kids.

Updated Aug. 09, 2022
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Husbands, *this* is why we need you to take more pictures of us

We need you to take more pictures that are unasked for, that allows us to see what being a mother looks like through someone else's eyes.

Updated Sep. 07, 2022
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