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4 things I wish I had known about new sibling relationships as a mom of 3

It’s natural to defer to your older child’s needs, but here’s a case for giving your new baby their own developmental attention.

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Why does finding time to play with your child feel so hard?

Childhood play doesn’t always come easily for adults, an expert explains. Here are four tips to make engaging in play easier.

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I just want a healthy baby—how I’m processing bad news in my third pregnancy

I’m writing this from the messy, raw, liminal space, where nothing is known and everything seems possible.

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Mentally healthy kids have parents who do these 7 things

An expert shares ways to help kids thrive as they grow, plus signs when more help is needed.

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True sportsmanship—character that goes beyond the game

I had never seen such a show of compassion, especially from the losing team!

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It’s time to talk about mental health for military spouses and children

Sometimes the hardest part is creating relationships where voicing fear, doubt and sadness is welcomed and encouraged.

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Finding hope amidst despair: Mr. Rogers’ wisdom for talking to children about conflict

When it comes to navigating conversations with our children about the Israel-Hamas conflict, here’s how Mr. Rogers got it right.

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As a children’s book author, I continue to celebrate Arab joy, love and hope in the midst of hardship

I didn’t want my kids to wait until they were in their 30s to see positive representations of themselves.

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Barbie’s visit to the gynecologist was profound—in more ways than one

But women’s health is not just a “cultural moment.” Like other crucial issues, it should remain at the forefront.

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Parenting milestones that sneak past us

Watching him ride that bike, I felt like I was watching him pedal off to college. 

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A Christmas surprise: Embracing the unexpected

Amidst the Yuletide celebrations, was I due a surprise Christmas gift?

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What to do if your teenager starts pulling away

I needed to adapt, to give her space when she needed it and to be there with open arms when she was ready to let me in.

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I want my kids to be healthy not safe

I want to rush in and take away all their discomfort.

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Moms need a retirement plan, too

Emily Oster shares that early parenthood is crucial for retirement planning—and it’s never too late to start.

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Your gut may be telling you to switch OB-GYNs. Here’s why you should listen

Before I started trying for my second baby, I knew I had to make a switch.

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Does your baby need probiotics? A neonatologist explains

Here’s the ABC approach I take when recommending baby probiotics to my patients.

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