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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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9 strategies every parent with an anxious child should try

Try the FEEL Method—freeze, empathize, evaluate—once your child is calm, it’s time to figure out possible solutions. 

My baby is starting kindergarten. Am I ready for this?

My number one priority these days will be to help my little one to feel strong in this new world.

6 encouraging phrases to say to your child every day

Encourage respectful manners and happier kiddos with these simple tips.

My 3 secret ingredients to a simple, happy summer with kids

I’ve decided these are the only rules I’m really going to care about this summer.

To my daughter—this is my vow

“I vow to show you the strength of womanhood.”

two kids running on the Portland coast

Portland with Kids

5 must-see spots in this family-friendly Portland.

How to Have a Playdate

The how, who, what and where, plus 8 ways to make playdates in NYC.

Spotting a speech delay in your child—and what to do next

Is a visit with a speech-language specialist in order? Look for these signs in your child's language.

7 secrets of a teacher mama: How I help my little one learn

Finding the balance between structure and free play is the key.

Q&A with Erika Christakis: The importance of being little—in the age of iPads

The verdict is in, mamas. It’s time to step back and let our little ones be, well, little.

Incorporate Montessori magic at home with 5 inspired ideas

Simple ideas for turning your home into a Montessori learning environment for your blossoming babe.

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