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Toddler Learn & Play

Airplane mode can soothe toddler tantrums—yes, really

He doesn’t need to yell so much now that he knows I'm there. Ready and present.

Toddler Learn & Play

Family therapist shares game-changing tip to help diffuse frustrated toddlers

The technique from Big Little Feelings’ Deena Margolin is helpful for parents, too.

Viral & Trending

TikTok mom gives a hilariously accurate portrayal of every 3-year-old ever

“I not eating it. I kissing.”

Motherly Stories

If your kids act worse around you, there might be a (very good) reason why

For every moment at her worst, she always makes it up to me with a thousand of her at her very, very best.

Baby Health

The first year: Your baby’s health from A to Z

From colds and colic to rashes and vaccines, consider this your just-in-case guide.

Toddler

My toddler inspired me to live life differently

Toddlers can be inspiring—here are just a few reasons why.

Parenting

A letter to the mom dealing with a public tantrum

The next time you think a parent has it all together, this is a refreshing reminder that no one does.

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6-year-old’s morning routine goes viral—because it’s hilariously ADORABLE

He's even got his own "self-care caddy."

Child Learn & Play

5 ways to support your toddler’s independent play

"Just like any other muscle, teaching your child to play independently takes time and opportunity to stretch in order for it to develop."

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New Jersey restaurant makes the decision to ban kids under 10 from eating there

How do YOU feel about kids in restaurants?

Holidays

Holidays are a recipe for tears and tantrums—here’s 4 ways to minimize the crash and burn

“If you can develop a sense of the patterns that are more likely to trigger tantrums for your child, you can play a little defense!"

Motherly Stories

What’s it like being a ‘boy mom’? All the things I wish I had known

From wondering how many times is one too many for your son to bump his head in a day to getting an empty tin popcorn bucket slammed onto your head—raising boys is exhausting and fun and extremely unpredictable.