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preschool and beyond

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When my ‘good sleeper’ suddenly couldn’t fall asleep—I was the answer

Even as a certified sleep specialist, this realization took me by surprise.

Updated Oct. 29, 2024

How to Build Your Toddler’s Independence for School

10 tips to send baby off confident and prepared.

Updated Jan. 14, 2022

The secret to raising siblings who get along

Sibling rivalry doesn’t have to be the norm.

Updated Feb. 25, 2025
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The secret stages behind planning a night out—when you’re a mom

Laughing over wine + apps in a dimly lit, cool restaurant sounds like a magical dream world you can’t wait to visit.

Updated Dec. 15, 2021
siblings at the dinner table feeding each other

Want to win parenting? 3 behaviors to ignore—and 4 to reinforce instead

2. Kindness. Catch your kids being kind, thoughtful or compassionate and reward them with your attention and praise.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022

6 steps to hire the perfect sitter for your family

Finally ready for that date night? Here’s how to find the perfect babysitter your family will love.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

You’re already practicing Montessori at home—and don’t even know it

Montessori is about the daily interactions you have with your child and the way you respond when guiding them.

Updated Feb. 22, 2025

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child

2. Your lens — When you look at your child, who do you see? Do you see the positives or the negatives?

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

8 Things To Buy During Pehr’s Back To School Event

Our editors pick their faves to help you get your home in order.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Children can be anxious, too: Tips for consciously parenting little worriers

Forget the qualities you wish to fix. Focus on the qualities you wish to strengthen.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

Is your kiddo nervous about starting school? A social story could help

Social stories can help introduce a child to a new situation while helping them cope with the element of change. 

Updated Oct. 31, 2022

Back-to-school signs—to print, snap + post!

Use our printable signs to document the new school year.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

35 questions to ask after school—instead of ‘What did you do today?’

We asked the experts and got their best suggestions. 

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

What I wish I could tell you when you see my child having a tantrum

In this moment I don’t know what to do. But I am trying really hard.

Updated Oct. 12, 2021

7 rules for high-energy children that help our family

I prefer living in a home, not a zoo—thank you very much. ?

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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Target’s new adaptive clothes empower kids with disabilities

Target is expanding their sensory-friendly line with adaptive options. ?

Updated Jan. 13, 2022

5 parenting lessons I learned as a Montessori teacher

4. Give children fresh starts: Don’t broadcast to everyone they “had rough mornings.”

Updated Oct. 12, 2021
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