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4 gentle ways to deal with your child’s resistance to sleep

2. Turn to play.

How to Beat the Pickup Toddler Meltdown

Because the tears don't come down just at school drop-off.

5 phrases Montessori teachers use to teach self-control

By setting clear expectations, but then stepping back to let the children practice, we encourage them to develop self-discipline rather than to just obey orders.

When your preschooler wants to watch TV *all* the time—7 tips for managing their screen time

3. Split it up.

How to help your child manage back to school anxiety—from kindergarten to high school

Here's how to help your baby, mama.

How to help super-competitive kids relax—without the struggle

Playlistening and staylistening can make all of the difference.

Attachment parenting is not the same as having a secure attachment—here’s why

We break it down for you.

How to talk about bullying with your kids—without being awkward

We've seen what resonates and what doesn't—and want to help parents navigate these conversations, whether your little one is starting preschool or heading into high school.

Don’t toss the Cheerios just yet—what you need to know about Glysophate and the EWG findings

The cereal companies are meeting the safety standards set by the EPA.

One mom’s viral toothpaste lesson is a back-to-school tradition worth repeating

It's a powerful message any parent can pass along.

The Tdap vaccine isn’t linked to autism, says new 3-year study

This vaccine is recommended by the CDC and the ACOG.

Kristen Bell’s emotions at preschool graduation are too real

Her oldest daughter's celebration brought her to tears.

The LEGO Upgrade You Need to Know About

Well Rounded's weekly links are here!

6 food recalls parents need to know about

And what the recent frequency of recalls means for food safety.

I blinked, and now…it’s time for kindergarten

This is early-childhood. I wiped away a tear from my eye.

Real talk with Gail Simmons: It’s so important to create your own village

"You need hands. You need help," says Simmons. "It is so exhausting, and there's so many pieces to it."

9 tips + tricks to prepare for your child’s surgery

Your emotions may be everywhere at once, but you've got this, mama.

Bode and Morgan Miller share powerful message about pool safety

I just keep counting to 30 in my head. That was all I needed."

5 easy ways to help your picky eater get the nutrition they need

3. Serve finger foods and dips

9 actions to take when your child misbehaves—that have nothing to do with punishment

7. Acknowledge their emotions, then walk away.