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‘You can leave anytime’ is an important lesson from mom in this viral twitter thread

When a situation makes you uncomfortable, you can leave, no matter how young or old you are.

The perfect way to explain consent to kids—from a 3rd grade teacher

"I created the organization of the chart, but almost everything in it—the ideas, the quotes—those are things that were 100% generated by my students," Kleinrock says.

Mothers want to run in the mid-term elections but they’re facing a common problem: childcare

"I'm not running in spite of my daughter; I'm running because of my daughter," says Caitlin Clarkson Pereira.

11 practical tips to pick books for your advanced reader

The key is finding a book or series that's engaging, well-matched to your kid's literacy skills, and on target with their emotional development.

Early Intervention saved my son (and me)

Six hours of weekly therapy consumed my son's life but in a good way.

6 tips for talking to kids about sexual harassment—before they even know about sex

4. Be truthful but don't over-explain.

5 ways to expose your children to other cultures

A world of culture is right at their fingertips.

How this mom advocates against childhood sexual abuse

We have to believe that it happens

7 positive ways to ask your children to put their things away

The tools for turning rough mornings into pleasant ones are in our hands.

5 key benefits of probiotics and why your kids need them

"You are what you eat" takes on a whole new meaning.

7 guided meditations to help your child fall asleep

When doing these exercises always speak in a gentle soothing voice, use rhythm and repetition, and slow down as you speak. As your child seems more relaxed pause between some words, and elongate sounds.

Motherhood is: Waiting for my child to fall asleep

During the waiting, time changes shape. I can wait for half an hour and think it's been five minutes, and it happens the other way around too. I always feel like I should be using my time more productively, but I'm afraid to make a sound and I can't focus on anything anyways.

Why your preschooler isn’t sharing

New research suggests young children want to share—but they don't yet understand how much they have.

15 proven ways to get your kids to eat healthier meals ????

10. Try new foods when they're hungry.

Have 3 kids? Here’s why I think you’re lucky

As soon as our third was born, I felt the freedom let go and be satisfied with just doing my best.

11 powerful ways to build a growth mindset in your kids

6. Use the word 'yet' and use it often.

The ultimate fall family bucket list

From jumping in leaf piles to catching a hayride, check out these fun fall activities!

How to teach your kids to share—without the struggle

Sharing requires an understanding of ours and another's feelings and desires. Sharing is about being creative with another as you use something together, it is about being compassionate and giving, it is about being respectful.

5 tantrum-taming secrets from a family therapist

Rather than viewing these outbursts as wholly negative experiences, I try to see them as a vital part of how my child communicates with me.

8 important parenting lessons from the Dutch

4. Focus on simplicity