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10 Things Today's Kids Do That We Never Did

At the risk of sounding ancient, these moments stand in stark contrast to my upbringing and what was deemed acceptable.

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Mending a Teen's Bad Relationship With Literacy

There’s no saying, “It’s too late.”

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Romance Schmomance… Mature Relationships Need a Deeper Kind of Bond

It is easy to confuse or conflate intimacy and romance but they are not the same.

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New Peanut Allergy Patch Could Be Available Soon

Parents of kids with severe peanut allergies- here's some good news.

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Help Your Kid Overcome a No-Win Situation

Helping children understand their underlying beliefs enables them to skillfully navigate the conflicting and harmful messages they receive.

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How to Raise an Adult Who Remains Civil Even When They Disagree

Well, the last few months have been fun, right?

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What Sending Your Kid to Kindergarten Can Teach You

And yes, there IS a song for everything.

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Mom, Mermaids Can't Be Brown

She was simply telling me the way of the world as her toddler eyes saw it.

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The Astounding Secret Life of the Perfect Picture

The real trick is snapping a photo that captures the perfection in imperfection.

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How Time Outside Can Keep Your Kid Out of Glasses

FYI: carrots aren't going to help at all.

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What I Worry I'll Impart on My Daughter

I’m scared of all the ways I am unfit to be a mother of a daughter.

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Maybe Don't Read These "Kid's Books" to Actual Kids

Could make for some uncomfortable questions.

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The Most Effective Way to Talk Responsibility With Teens

Post it in a common space for all to see and use it as living, working document.

Finding Calm During the Wild After-School Rush

This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is "Wild." After school is probably the most unstructured time of my day. As a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer, I work hard to mak...

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Practice is More Effective Than Punishment- Here's Why

And more pleasant for everyone involved.

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Kid Made Recipe: Super Granola

Crunchy, sweet and slightly salty homemade granola! This version is nut free but go ahead and add up to 1/2 cup of any chopped nuts if that's your thing.

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13 Smartest Female Characters From Movies, TV, and Books

No matter their gender, kids will love watching and reading about these female brainiacs.

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5 Tips to Take (Some of) the Stress Out of College Planning

Of course the real stress comes from waiting for the acceptance letter...

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10 Ways to Give Your Kid's Self Control a Boost

And no, you don't have to duct tape their arms to their sides.

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Teaching Our Kids to Be Losers

Losing is the first step in teaching our kids to succeed.