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Positive Parenting

mom and son playing with sand on the beach, thinking about the psychological benefits of family vacations

It’s science: Vacations make your kids happy long after they’re over

Whether you're planning a quick trip to the lake or flying the fam to a resort, the results are the same: A happier, more connected family.

Updated Mar. 21, 2023

How to safely avoid bug bites + apply bug spray to kids

Itchy red bug bites may seem like an unavoidable part of summer, but there are some ways to avoid them.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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Drowning doesn’t look like drowning—here’s what parents need to look for

Drowning is not the violent, splashing call for help that most people expect.

Updated Nov. 08, 2021
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6 tips to REALLY prepare for the first year of fatherhood

From a guy who's been there, here's what I wish I had known before my first baby arrived.

Updated Dec. 06, 2022
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Fathers don’t get enough credit, either

To my husband, I am strong on my own, but I am so much stronger with you by my side.

Updated May. 20, 2022
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Thank you for being the best daddy ever

Thank you for throwing me really, really, really high in the air. You make me feel like I can fly. I hope I always feel like that inside.

Updated Feb. 01, 2022

We only have 18 summers together with our kids

But I'm determined to make the most of it.

Updated Jun. 06, 2025

This mom’s positive parenting phrase for ‘max level spicy’ child is the best we’ve heard

TikTok moms are dishing out parenting advice left and right and we are here for it.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021

The powerful way to help your child feel loved—especially when life gets busy

Here's a practice you can adopt to help you shine your love in a way that makes it land right in your child's heart.

Updated May. 18, 2021
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The one phrase I’ll never again say to my daughter

Telling my daughter "it's OK" when things are obviously not only serves to lessen my anxiety, not hers.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
two moms sitting at the table together

My wish? For moms to support each other—differences and all

Here's the thing: Every mom I've encountered is simply trying to do the best she can for her children.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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The mental load of motherhood: 6 new ways to share parenting duties with your partner

Create a life where you are working with your partner instead of feeling the weight of doing everything.

Updated Apr. 22, 2022
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In the absence of a village, build your own

The time when you need a village the most also happens to be the time when it's hardest to build one.

Updated Sep. 20, 2022
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Two of my sons have autism. Here’s how I’ve moved beyond guilt to thrive on the spectrum

An autism diagnosis can be hard to accept, but it's worth it to see your kids flourish.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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5 ways to make the most of story time with your child

Here's how to improve your child's language skills by reading aloud to them.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
daughter baking with mom

8 of the best subscription boxes for cooking with kids

If your kiddo has professed any interest in helping out in the kitchen, these kits are a great place to start.

Updated Jun. 10, 2022

How to talk to kids who are scared about their COVID-positive friends

Communication and reassurance can help children ride out the pandemic.

Updated Oct. 14, 2021
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