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I want my son to know that crying is not a sign of weakness

When my husband lost his job and then finally found a new one after three long months, he sat on our coffee table with our kids and cried.

If you want an educational toy for your kids, go old-school, says new study

Blocks, crayons and balls do wonders for your child's development, says the AAP.

Childcare costs more than college in some states—and that needs to change

Exorbitant childcare costs are a burden on a generation already struggling.

This mom’s drawings show a real glimpse into the life of a SAHM

We've never felt so seen.

Why we are doing a ‘no toy’ Christmas

Christmas is more than clutter.

Why we’re asking for experiences, not toys

We're choosing love and memories over toys. Discover why experiences matter more for families today.

14 tech-free holiday gifts for kids that inspire imagination

No batteries. No bells and whistles. No bright lights or loud noises.

The Rock’s latest Instagram post on being a sleep-deprived parent is all of us

We've all been there Dwayne.

New mama of twins—I see you

Welcome to the club.

Going out to eat with kids gets easier—even if it doesn’t seem like it right now

Like all good things, it will take time.

Getting rid of “stuff” saved my motherhood

I believe mothers need minimalism more than anyone else.

Serena Williams’ living room is being taken over by toys

We've been there, mama.

How to raise a child who loves food

2. Consider the sensory component of food

True life: My home used to be overrun with toys

Here's what I learned (and now do) to keep us from getting back to that place of too many toys.

No guilt, mama: Day care is good for your child’s social + emotional development

You're giving your kids a social and behavioral boost if they're in day care.

Alert, mamas: Target’s toy section is getting a major makeover

Just in time for Christmas.

The top 40 toys kids will want this season—according to kids

We've got some intel for your holiday shopping, mama.

Remember mama, your toddler is human, too

Sometimes slowing down and lowering my expectations—both of myself and my son—makes all the difference. Sometimes simply acknowledging that we both need a little extra validation and a lot of extra grace is huge.

I never expected to give birth to a mini-you

Your hands, worn in infant size by her. Your toes. The color of her hair—identical to yours as a child. The shape of her chin and the curve of her upper lip. Your placid expression was mirrored by hers as she gazed out at the world in those first months.

5 easy changes that dramatically reduce toddler tantrums

5. Provide fewer toys, each with a clear place