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Why you’re so tired—and what you can do about it

You don't have to feel exhausted all the time—even when the news is exhausting

Updated Aug. 04, 2022
dad and child sledding down a hill

10 phrases to help kids cope with holiday disappointment this year

4. "You know what we can finally do this year?"

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
mom casting her vote with child in stroller next to her - can you bring your child to vote

Yes, you *can* bring your child with you to vote

What you need to know about voting with kids.

Updated Aug. 15, 2024
little boy holding a bucket of halloween candy

Just let your kids eat all the Halloween candy

A nutritionist explains why it's okay for kids to eat candy.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
Ara Katz and her son in front of a mountain

Ara Katz shares what parents need to know about probiotics

We spoke to Ara Katz, co-founder and co-CEO of Seed, who shared…

Updated Dec. 21, 2021
collage of gifts for twins

25 insanely useful gifts for twin parents

As a mom of twins, I can vouch for all of these.

Updated May. 20, 2022
mom kissing child outside

How parental affection shapes a child’s lifelong happiness

Plus, how you can bring more affection into your family's day.

Updated May. 18, 2022
mom and daughter hugging on the street

How to raise girls who lead

Follow these steps to help your daughter shift from observer to leader.

Updated Jul. 26, 2022
mom smiling at daughter wearing a flower crown - empowering phrases for daughters

10 important phrases parents can use to empower their daughters

7. "How can you be a light in this situation?"

Updated Feb. 23, 2024
kids playing on a mat on the floor

7 activities that teach preschoolers + toddlers social skills

These games teach toddlers + preschoolers about sharing, taking turns, making conversation and showing empathy.

Updated Jan. 10, 2022
dad and son carving pumpkins

Stressed about Halloween? Think like a kid

We talked with 30 kids ages 3 to 8 around the country about what they loved most about Halloween. Then, we put our heads together to imagine new ways to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
mom hugging toddler

How hugging defuses a tantrum—almost every time

At first it was counterintuitive—why should my kid get a hug when they're screaming in my face? But connection was transformative in my child's behavior—and my own.

Updated Apr. 06, 2023
woman sleeping in a bed

Dear exhausted mama, you deserve to rest

The pandemic has indeed made life harder, but the truth is that you have been fighting for as long as you can remember. It's time to stop fighting and rest, guilt-free.

Updated Jul. 11, 2022
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