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How to Talk About Politics with your Kids

3 ways to shape your conversations (and when to not have them at all).

little girl playing on a sidewalk

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. 

woman and baby on a bed

8 tips for peaceful bedroom sharing with baby

Sharing a bedroom with baby? Here’s how to sleep, and stay tidy, in a crowded space.

The 4 essential habits of happy parents

#1—Take parenting seriously, but not too seriously.

How to Drive Safely With a Baby

6 tips to stay safe when you’ve got a little one in tow.

‘How could I ever love another child this much?’ You will, mama

Once another baby grows inside you and as you watch your bump grow, you will feel your heart grow, too. 

6 lessons I wish my mom taught me that I’m teaching my children

#1—Navigate daily life. Pay attention and be kind. (Probably the simplest—and the hardest.)

What Went Wrong With My Baby Nurse

And 5 tips to choose the right baby nurse for your family.

Why I happily do the 6 things I said I would never do as a parent

Like #5—Cook more than one dinner. You get what you get + you don’t get upset. Isn’t that what they teach in school?

Getting Rid of Baby Sleep Crutches

Sleep expert tips to help you break bad habits at baby’s bedtime.

5 Tips to Help Mom Survive the First Week of School

With these basic back-to-school rules, you and your child will survive week one.

Why one-size-fits-all child discipline doesn’t work—and what does

When you honor your child’s true nature, discipline takes on another look because it’s supportive to your children.

Game theory: The secret to teaching kids to play fair

“I cut, you pick." Just one strategy to ensure fairness and satisfaction for your clever tot.

mom taking a baby's temperature

Keep cool + carry on: What mamas need to know about baby fevers

How high a fever is too high? We’ve got answers. Plus, what do you do if your little one spikes a temp?

dad laying with newborn baby

Being a stay-at-home parent is harder (and better) than people think

There are so many myths and judgments out there about moms and dads who stay at home. 

Reversing the Elsa Effect

It’s not too late to swap out corporate characters for more imaginative play. Here’s how.

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