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Want to win parenting? 3 behaviors to ignore—and 4 to reinforce instead

2. Kindness. Catch your kids being kind, thoughtful or compassionate and reward them with your attention and praise.

6 steps to hire the perfect sitter for your family

Finally ready for that date night? Here’s how to find the perfect babysitter your family will love.

Can’t sit still? 7 expert ways to help your child focus

Wiggly children exist and they are wonderful, smart and excellent additions to the classroom. 

You grow so fast, so I am gathering every moment into my heart

Before I was prepared for it, my baby had morphed into a toddler.

child playing with her turtleneck

Remember: Your child is human too

Don’t punish your child for being a feeling, quirky, independent person.

Ways to involve kids in Hurricane Harvey relief efforts

Amidst this grief, there is an incredible opportunity to be forces of good.

To the mama sending her first baby off to school—it’s going to be okay

It’s going to be okay. Actually, it’s going to be more than okay. It’s going to be awesome. You’ve got this. ?

10 habits to shape a kind, well-adjusted child

2. Your lens — When you look at your child, who do you see? Do you see the positives or the negatives?

5 Hacks to Make Your Beach Day With Baby Easy & Fun

Helpful hacks to make any family beach trip a breeze.

9 ways to avoid a tantrum—YES, it’s possible!

I realized that I needed to stop trying to make things better and just let him cry.  

Preschool Means Your Baby is a Person

Musings on the first day of school milestone from Unpacified’s Leslie Bruce.

All the secret thoughts I wish I could tell my child’s teacher

I’m not a star classroom mom, but I love my kids more than life and I appreciate you more than you know.

The 5 principles of happy + positive parents

You are your child’s encourager, the one who sees their light and protects its glow. ✨

Is your kiddo nervous about starting school? A social story could help

Social stories can help introduce a child to a new situation while helping them cope with the element of change. 

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