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Just because you have a baby doesn’t mean you feel like a mom right away

It took me nine months to become a mother, and years to take on the label.

This brilliant hack makes hunting for Easter eggs accessible for *all* kids

Especially kids with mobility disabilities or children who struggle with social interactions.

child crying on the floor

This is why your child can’t actually ‘calm down’ during a tantrum

Never in the history of calming down has anyone ever calmed down by being told to calm down.

mom on a computer while holding a baby

8 productivity strategies for moms who are stressed about doing it all

Most productivity advice feels like it's not written for moms—these tips are different.

mom letting baby turn the pages of a book, one of the ways to make reading fun

How to make reading fun: 5 tips for reading to babies

Break out of that board book rut and make storytime more engaging—for you and your baby.

littie boy grabbing books out of a basket

I re-organized our playroom to be Montessori-ish–and it made a huge difference

Is it possible to "sort of" Montessori my child's toys and still get the same results?

dad helping son put on a jacket

It’s science: Why your child fights getting dressed (and how to prevent the battle)

The morning dressing struggle is universal, developmental, and (sometimes) sensory. These strategies can turn the standoff into a win for everyone.

mom snuggling newborn baby

This mama’s Facebook post is going viral because it’s what we all need to read today

"Always have an extra large bag of chicken nuggets waiting in the freezer for quick lunches or nights you're too tired to cook dinner."

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8 ways to prevent lice from coming home with your child from school or day care

When the dreaded "lice alert" flyer comes home in your child's backpack, here's what to do.

little boy sitting at the doctors office

Is it too late for kids to get the flu shot?

Short answer: No. But in case you're unsure, mama, here's why.

mom holding two kids

It’s okay if two kids is way harder than you thought

Researchers found that having a second child puts a lot of pressure on parents' time and their mental health, and mothers bear the brunt of the burden.

woman sleeping in a bed stressing about the side effects of no sleep

The negative side effects of no sleep

Parental sleep deprivation is real—and it has very real consequences.

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