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9 phrases *not* to say to a parent with a child diagnosed with autism

Well-meaning questions or statements can actually be quite hurtful for parents going through a diagnosis.

8 reasons my interfaith family celebrates Hanukkah + Christmas together

Our pathway is controversial: not every interfaith couple can or should choose both religions for their children.

It’s science: Being scared of snakes or spiders could be hereditary

Our fear of spiders and snakes is so innate that even babies feel anxious when they see them.

True life: My love-hate relationship with Facebook mom groups

All too quickly, mixed in with all the positives of this Facebook group, came the negative―critical and dramatic.

What to know about the study linking birth control + breast cancer

What to know about the study linking birth control + breast cancer

The more you know, the better able you are to make the right choice for yourself.

The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

The ultrasound tech could probably tell if your baby will be left-handed

Researchers could predict right- or left-handedness at 18 weeks gestation with close to 100% accuracy. 

7 things I’m done comparing myself to other moms about

I’m giving up using other moms as a way of seeing myself. Life is hectic enough without making myself feel bad for not quite being able to button my old jeans yet.

Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

Lullaby Karaoke is All the Rage

5 hilariously sweet serenades for baby-to-be.

mom and daughter decorating christmas cookies together- the spirit of christmas

Dear mama—I know being the spirit of Christmas is exhausting

What I’m doing to keep the stress low and the magic abundant.

What Finnish dads are doing right—and how we can all learn from them

Finland is the only developed country where dads spend more time with school-aged kids than moms. That says something.

This Christmas, we’re giving our son the 3 items he asked for—and that’s it

I thought that maybe his small list was a fluke, a one-time occurrence, but I was wrong.

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Prince George’s school bans BFFs: Smart or impractical?

The little royal’s school encourages kids to cultivate multiple relationships instead of obsessing over one BFF.

True life: I used to be a maternal gatekeeper

I was quick to show him the “right” way to bounce her and I just rocked her to sleep myself because it was easier.

How to make mornings a calm start to your family’s day

As a mother, I know that my mood and demeanor are impactful on the people around me. This is especially true for my small children.

How to hit ‘reset’ when you’re having a bad day with your kids

Do-overs are verbal acknowledgments of situations gone awry with a request for remediation. Put simply, they are requests for grace.

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