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Viral TikTok teaches parents what to ask instead of ‘How was your day?’

Dr. Siggie, a parenting expert, says the question is 'too overwhelming' for kids, and that's why they don't answer.

Updated Sep. 30, 2022

Mama’s little helper:How to promote helping behavior in your toddler

Want your child to help out more with everyday tasks? It's all in the timing.

Updated Nov. 30, 2022

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

What to do with your kids when your childcare falls through unexpectedly

Even the best laid plans can fall apart at the last minute. Here's how to keep your toddler occupied while you work from home.

Updated Jul. 22, 2021

‘The View’s’ Sara Haines wants moms to take care of themselves first

"Treat yourself like your best friend," says Haines.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Child eating breakfast

4 powerful ways to ‘set the vision’ for your family’s day

When you muster your own positivity about the day’s events, your kids will pick up on your emotions.

Updated Jan. 15, 2022

Colin Farrell to other parents of kids with special needs: ‘You are not alone’

“I believe every life comes with a message. Many of those messages are ignored. Our children’s aren’t.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

Secure attachment means giving your children independence, too

Part of loving our kids is creating room for them to learn—that just doesn’t have to be all the room in the world.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The 10 most important parenting lessons we learned in 2017

7. It’s okay to re-assess the rules and change them

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
Why I Didn’t Leave the City When I Had Kids

Why I Didn’t Leave the City When I Had Kids

Twiniversity’s founder sounds off on city life with twins.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
The biggest parenting trends for 2018, according to Pinterest

The biggest parenting trends for 2018, according to Pinterest

Here’s what mamas can look forward to pinning in the year ahead. ?

Updated Jan. 19, 2022

6 ways to use ‘special time’ to deepen the bond with your child

If they can rely on this regular dose of closeness, they become more willing to cooperate, more ready to connect.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
How to Ace your Holiday Staycation with Kids

How to Ace your Holiday Staycation with Kids

The mama behind Raising Wisdom shares some local inspiration.

Updated Jan. 25, 2022

It’s science: The reason your youngest should be your ‘favorite’

Younger siblings are more prone to social comparison—so it benefits them to “play favorites.”

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
child looking at a phone in bed screentime

Screen time before bed means less sleep and higher BMIs for kids, says study

The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning. 

Updated Sep. 15, 2022

How to make chores fun + joyful for your child

Turn them into ‘meaningful roles’ or ‘special jobs’!

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

This Christmas, we’re giving our son the 3 items he asked for—and that’s it

I thought that maybe his small list was a fluke, a one-time occurrence, but I was wrong.

Updated Jan. 13, 2022
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