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Mom shares important phrase to help kids (and adults) process anger—and it’s brilliant

Her tip went viral—because this tool is just as helpful for adults as it is for kids.

Updated Dec. 05, 2023
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Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Why does finding time to play with your child feel so hard?

Childhood play doesn’t always come easily for adults, an expert explains. Here are four tips to make engaging in play easier.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023
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A psychologist mom shares 5 phrases she uses with her kids—and they might surprise you

The language we use with our children is integral to their development.

Updated Oct. 30, 2023
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Getting expelled from preschool is harmful for kids in the long run, AAP says

A new AAP policy on preschool expulsion hopes to offer schools and families more support.

Updated Oct. 30, 2023
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Video captures sweetest mom/daughter duo dancing at an ‘Eras Tour’ screening

“This is what this movie was made for,” wrote one commenter of the sweet ‘Eras Tour’ moment captured on TikTok

Updated Oct. 19, 2023
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Before you book your next flight, try this viral cheap flights hack

If you’re able to build a little flexibility into your next vacation, there are mega deals to be had.

Updated Oct. 18, 2023
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Mom’s note to pediatrician about weight-shaming is powerful and spot-on

"We focus on what our body can do rather than its appearance"

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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5 parenting lessons we learned from ‘Bluey’

We’ve gleaned so much parenting wisdom from Bandit and Chilli.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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5 parenting lessons inspired by Kate Middleton

Here’s what we can all learn from the Princess of Wales.

Updated Oct. 10, 2023
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5 tips to help children cope with moving

4. Reframe “goodbye”

Updated Sep. 27, 2023
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6 tips for raising highly sensitive children—from a therapist and mom

My own journey has shown me that this sensitivity might be overwhelming at times, but it’s also an incredible gift.

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
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Be the pier, not the ocean: On taming tantrums

I’m raising a Pisces, which means every emotion mounts like a tidal wave at her back.

Updated Sep. 25, 2023
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I’m learning a second language to connect with my child—here’s why

This is what we do to love our children: We choose to enter their world and remind them of how much they enrich ours.

Updated Aug. 29, 2023
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Yes, you can teach your kid to like audiobooks

Screen-free entertainment that can help build their reading comprehension? Yes, please.

Updated Aug. 07, 2024
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