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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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Dear new mama of two: It gets easier before you even realize it. Believe me.

You’ve got this. I have so much faith in you. It’s all going to get easier; not in a year, not in six months, but next month. Next week. Tomorrow.

toddler jumping on the bed

The bedtime battle plan that will make you all sleep easier

For kids, sleep represents a big separation from their caretakers—but you can help them overcome that discomfort.

How to help little kids deal with big feelings

Giving little kids the tools to express how they are feeling is key to avoiding meltdowns.

phrases to calm an anxious child

49 phrases to calm an anxious child

Love and compassion are key to helping your child overcome anxious thoughts.

kid playing in living room

How you can stop living for naptime

Find ways to say yes. Answer questions eagerly. Have fun.

Dear child: Let’s make this the summer of ‘yes’

It was the summer their mama could have spent hunched over the keys of her computer, but she didn't.

child dancing on the sidewalk

11 superpowers of a strong-willed child

The strong-willed kids of today are the entrepreneurs of tomorrow.

mom kissing son on forehead

You can’t love too much: How secure attachment helps kids thrive

When our children aren’t worried about if they’re loved, they can focus on the important work of growing.

Time-out alternatives: How disciplining with empathy can help

How to avoid adding to the confusion and anger of the moment. 

little boy hugging moms legs

Why empathy is the best response to toddler tantrums

Their emotions are real. Getting the red cup when she wanted the blue cup is significant to them.

You know what’s best for you + your baby—including what type of childcare they need

Every single mother I know is figuring it out as she goes, making it work along the way.

Your child is human, too

Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.

Sleeping bags

7 Best Sleeping Bags in 2017

Dress baby in a wearable blanket for safer, comfier snoozing.

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Dear thirtysomething moms—I see you

This is thirtysomething. It’s not easy—and that’s the truth.

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