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Paternity Leave is Essential to Building Healthy Families

Entire families benefit when a father is able stay at home and care for a new addition after a birth or adoption. Dads and kids reap the most benefits.

5 Mother's Day Gifts That Definitely Don't Need Wrapping

Flowers and chocolates are great! And yet, moms need society to make some big changes about how we view and treat them on Mother's Day and every day.

The Liberating Effect of Playing Outside in the Rain

Why is rain always the playing outside deal-breaker? There's a magic that happens when we turn kids (and ourselves) loose under a downpour.

How to Achieve Long-Lasting Happiness

Wouldn’t we all love to find the key to real happiness? Stay committed to these steps and you may discover it was with you all along.

ParentCo. Designer and Entrepreneur Hayley Zorzi on the Tango of Parenting and Success

Hayley Zorzi sees her roles as mom, wife, designer, and business owner as enhancing each other. The overwhelm can be real, but so is the joy.

Why You Should Offer Your Kids a Mental Health Day

When do you start talking to kids about mental health? Likely, the earlier, the better.

Simple Ways to Help Children Become Environmentally Aware Citizens

With a rapidly changing world, it’s our responsibility to take our children’s future into consideration when teaching them to be good citizens of our planet. 

The Rollercoaster of Eczema for Mothers of Small Children

While my baby's eczema is considered “mild to moderate,” it has crippled us because it causes him to itch incessantly, especially at nighttime. One mom's story.

Creating the Perfect Bedtime Routine for Babies and Little Kids

When your baby sleeps, their brain and body build towards the development goals they’ll need as they grow. Good rest makes all the difference for the whole family.

3 Ideas Parents Can Steal From Entrepreneurs

Can lessons from brilliant entrepreneurial minds carry over into parenthood? Of course they can.

How to Double Down on These 8 Environmentally Conscious Efforts

While they might not seem like monumental efforts, over time, all these little changes you can make with your family add up to a positive impact on the environment.

10 Simple Ways to Empower Girls to Love STEAM

Here are ten ways to help your daughter fall in love with STEAM. STEAM stands for science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics and fosters curiosity.

Letting Go of Mom Guilt with Yoga

Incorporating habits that you feel your best can be beneficial not only for you but your entire family. Because when you feel better, you parent better.

A New Grandmother Finds Her Seat at The Changing Table

Soon my son was going to be a father and I wondered what it would mean for our relationship. Would he still need me? How would I be a part of his child's life?

Your Complete Guide to Interviewing a Nanny

Choosing a great nanny is vital. You’re looking for someone you trust to care for your children and to become an important part of your life and your home.

How to Help Your Kids Understand and Relate to the Immigrant Experience

Ten ways we can start to connect our kids to a compassionate and fact-based understanding of the immigrant experience.

3 Fundamental Ways to Build Confidence in Your Post-Baby Body

I’m learning to feel more confident in my post-baby body, while also focusing on finding ways to feel better about my health. Here are three ways to start.

How to Successfully Bring Your Baby Along on a Work Trip

If you’re facing a trip away from your infant that you don’t feel good about, think about whether you might be able to bring her along.

Coming Home from the NICU Is Hard, and That's Okay

It's absolutely normal to question yourself: “Am I ready to take my baby home? Can I do this?” YES, you can! Your journey does not end now that your child is home.

Finding the Fun in Teaching Patience to Preschoolers

Building patience through flexibility, resiliency and carefulness at an early age can give your children a significant advantage in life. Here's how to start.

Fun Ways to Raise a Master Conversationalist

You want to make sure your children will talk to you about everything, even the not-so-good stuff. So, how do we do it? Here's kid communication 101.

7 Ways to Manage Your Kids' Anxiety

Anxiety is a symptom of an active mind. The key is pointing that mind power in a positive direction. Here are some tips and techniques that might help. 

All the STEM Treasures Lurking in Your Recycling Bin

Kids don’t look at toilet paper rolls, old markers, or cardboard and see trash. Pair that creativity with some extra supplies and they're a STEM gold mine.