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Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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Activist Elle Moxley gives parents advice on how to talk to their kids about race, sex and gender

Moxley founded the Marsha P. Johnson Institute and is also a co-founding member and former strategic partner of the Black Lives Matter network.

10 surprising benefits of having fewer toys

Good news: You don't have to keep panic-buying stuff online to keep the kids busy.

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3 reasons not to ignore your child’s tantrums (and what to do instead)

Have you ever been advised to ignore tantrums? Here's why experts say there's a better way.

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13 back-to-school lunch boxes moms say are worth it

We've rounded up a curated selection that check all the required boxes.

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Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

Resilient kids have parents who do these 10 things

It's not about letting your child fail, it's all about providing support along the way.

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How to get your child to listen the *first* time you say something, mama

Repeating yourself isn't good for you or your relationship with your child. So what is the alternative?

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8 parenting strategies Montessori teachers use with their own kids

It is a way of approaching children differently and is something you can totally practice at home, regardless of the type of school your child attends.

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9 phrases Montessori teachers use to build resilient kids

While we can't possibly protect our children from all of the hardships and challenges life brings, we can help them cope with these difficulties.

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*This* is why your child needs that last drink of water before bed

When your child asks for a drink of water before they go to sleep, there truly may be a biological or emotional motivation behind it.

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It’s science: Early bedtimes—and the routines behind them—make *everyone* happier

Good sleep hygiene, particularly an earlier bedtime, can improve the quality of life for both kids and moms.

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