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I never expected to give birth to a mini-you

Your hands, worn in infant size by her. Your toes. The color of her hair—identical to yours as a child. The shape of her chin and the curve of her upper lip. Your placid expression was mirrored by hers as she gazed out at the world in those first months.

5 easy changes that dramatically reduce toddler tantrums

5. Provide fewer toys, each with a clear place

7 positive ways to ask your children to put their things away

The tools for turning rough mornings into pleasant ones are in our hands.

5 ways to manage screen time for your middle schooler

Students who were usually on task and high-performing were nodding off and "forgetting" to do their homework.

All the things Mr. Rogers taught us that we need to keep learning

"I know how tough it is some days to look with hope and confidence on the months and years ahead," he said in his farewell broadcast. "But I would like to tell you what I often told you when you were much younger. I like you just the way you are."

20 wise life lessons from Mr. Rogers

15. "You've made this day a special day by just your being you. There's no person in the whole world like you. And I like you just the way you are."

10 items from Target’s new Prologue line that’ll take you through fall, mama

The new line is packed with sophisticated, trend-forward pieces and understated classics you'll wear over and over again—and most items are under $30.

How many toys do kids really need?

The answer might surprise you.

5 features parents should know about Apple iOS 12’s parental controls

There's a new one called Downtime you might want to check out.

The cost of daycare is almost as much as rent in some cities

You can only stretch a dollar so far before something breaks.

Why I got rid of (almost) all of my child’s toys

The problem was that even with all of these toys, she didn't seem to be actually playing with anything!

Could the key to better play be providing fewer toys?

A recent study gives us some scientific insight.

5 ways parents can partner with teachers throughout the school year

It takes hard work and involvement to ensure today's students progress as individuals.

12 ways to ease the back to school transition—for kids with big feelings (and you too)

If transitions are hard on your child—and your child is hard on you—try these strategies to help them cope, and find a way to cope yourself.

It’s the night before the first day of school, and it feels so bittersweet

Let him know in his very bones that at the end of each day, good or bad, he is known and loved and rooted for and championed.

Get children’s books delivered each month with Amazon’s new subscription box ????

A book box provides kids with a monthly (or quarterly) opportunity to open a special surprise that isn't a plastic plaything and can also help families clock less screen time by providing an entertainment alternative.

10 creative + tasty kid’s lunch ideas from Pinterest

Sometimes PB+J just gets so old...

How to help your child manage back to school anxiety—from kindergarten to high school

Here's how to help your baby, mama.

20 easy snacks mama (or kids!) can toss into their lunch boxes

Our favorite hack is having a designated snack box where you can keep all of the snack options in one place, ready for littles to grab and go.

When your preschooler wants to watch TV *all* the time—7 tips for managing their screen time

3. Split it up.