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Why I hope my child grows up curious, not just smart
I will always do my best to foster your natural insight, energy, and curiosity.

Why sensitive kids will make the world a better place
They have a light within them, and it’s our duty as their parents to help them be comfortable with letting it shine.

Our kids are watching—let’s teach them how to love who they are
It’s time to be our own cheerleader, to pat ourselves on the back and to cut ourselves some slack.

How to parent a child with a sensitive heart
This empathy can be great, but also painful at times.

What you need to know about the PURPLE Crying campaign
It’s normal, and it will pass

When your children push you away, it’s time to love them more
When you stay calm in the face of their craziness, you all win.

Your baby has grown—is it time to transition from a crib to a bed?
From sleeping here, to there—how to make the leap and not lose sleep.

Why Moms Should Ditch Their Kids Every Once In a While
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43% of kids have a parent that works non-traditional hours
About 31 million American kids have a parent who’s working outside standard office hours.

A new kind of advent Christmas calendar for kids
It features random acts of kindness.

6 steps to a bedtime routine that works for you and your toddler
Bedtime routines are important for everyone involved, especially you, mama.

5 simple steps to help your child stop interrupting
Remember that growing children make mistakes and get excited.

The top 100 cities to raise kids in the U.S.
San Ramon, California. Newton, Massachusetts. Flower Mound, Texas. Overland Park, Kansas.

This is two kids under two: Lots of love, little sleep
Twice the baby love makes two kids under two a pretty special club to be a part of.

This new trend in toys is teaching kids empathy and kindness—and we love it
Parents and toy makers are into playthings that promote social skills, not just STEM skills.

Why children whine and how to gently stop them
Don’t be afraid to hug.

The easiest way to bond with your kids? Take a walk
We love when science and fun come together.

Why I’m Raising My Baby with Technology
It’s really not all bad.

YouTube is finally doing something about inappropriate kids videos
They’re rolling out some new policies to make the Youtube Kids app safer.

‘Play first, school second:’ how to parent like a Scandinavian
What Americans can learn from the Scandinavian approach to parenting.