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3 reasons not to ignore your child’s tantrums (and what to do instead)

Have you ever been advised to ignore tantrums? Here's why experts say there's a better way.

Updated Dec. 22, 2022
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How to help your child deal with a bully, according to a child psychologist

Including how to learn the signs your kid is being bullied.

Updated Aug. 30, 2022
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I’m raising girls who are ‘includers’ instead of ‘mean girls’

Because this is how we heal the ‘mean girls’ culture—we hold, we include, we love, we empower & we regard our girls.

Updated Feb. 22, 2024
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15 Montessori back to school phrases for kids who are struggling with back to school

The first day of school can be hard for everyone, mama. Here's how to use the Montessori method to help your child adjust.

Updated Aug. 13, 2025
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10 Montessori-inspired phrases to express affection to your kids every day

4. "Do you want to know one of my favorite things about you?"

Updated Feb. 24, 2023
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A drowning investigator’s plea to parents about water safety goes viral

These 10 tips from an expert can keep your kids safe in the water.

Updated Apr. 09, 2024

Kim Kardashian admits she’s bad at ‘saying no’ to her kids like the rest of us

Raise your hand if you give into your kids more than you should. Oops.

Updated Jan. 06, 2022
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Resilient kids have parents who do these 10 things

It's not about letting your child fail, it's all about providing support along the way.

Updated Feb. 15, 2023
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Mom says she pays daughter an allowance for hobbies instead of chores

"I want my daughter to know and have a positive association with money and feel like I can choose something that I feel good about," she says.

Updated Oct. 02, 2022
toddler crying and holding fake baby- how to help an angry child calm down

26 phrases to calm your angry child

18. "You are having a tough time. Let's figure this out together."

Updated Aug. 10, 2023

Mom goes viral on TikTok for saying ‘kids don’t owe their parents anything’

And after you listen to her thoughtful, well-articulated argument—it's clear she's right.

Updated Sep. 26, 2022
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9 phrases Montessori teachers use to build resilient kids

While we can't possibly protect our children from all of the hardships and challenges life brings, we can help them cope with these difficulties.

Updated Dec. 13, 2022
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