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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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This mom’s warning about ticks goes viral for a very good reason

What parents need to know about protecting their family from ticks.

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To my husband: You were born to raise a daughter

I may never know what comes next as a parent, but one thing I do: You will always be there to catch her.

Updated Jun. 12, 2018
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15 Montessori-inspired road trip games to play with your kids

Try these activities as an alternative to handing over the iPad to make the long car ride a meaningful part of your vacation.

Updated Jun. 22, 2022
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Raising body-positive kids: 5 ways to create healthy habits early on

Starting to bolster kids' body image early, even in preschool, can make a big difference in how kids feel about themselves as they grow up.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Motherhood is my career, and I’m a proud SAHM

There is no clocking in or clocking out. No holidays or sick days or breaks.

Updated Jan. 27, 2022
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My advice for new moms: Find ‘your’ playground

In many ways, this playground has been just as effective a measure of my children's growth as any scale.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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4 ways to instill a love of learning in your child

Not all children thrive in the classroom, but you can do so much more outside of school.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022

Why fewer, better toys encourage more creative kids

It can be easy to buy into the marketing hype that our…

Updated Jan. 15, 2022
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Dear daughter: Be loud, take up space—your voice matters

She has a fire inside her, and I never want it to go away.

Updated May. 12, 2023
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The way we talk to our children becomes part of their conscience for years to come

I want him to practice courage over comfort and not make choices so that his friends think he is cool.

Updated Oct. 01, 2022
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Montessori at home: Giving your child ‘purposeful work’ could be a game-changer

When you see a child breaking the rules, try to look for the impulse behind it.

Updated Sep. 19, 2022

How to encourage kids to cooperate the Montessori way

The answer is pretty simple

Updated May. 09, 2018
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