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How to Be Imperfect and Still Parent Like a Champ

I want to show my kids that you can be strong and happy and proud, even in the face of your limitations. I want my sons to watch me hit the target square on.

Little Muffincakes’ Debra Raney Fosters Self-Esteem from Birth for Diverse Kids

Little Muffincakes' founder Debra Raney didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. She provides high-quality products that reflect the diversity and beauty in children.

5 Things You Should Know Before Taking a Paternity Leave

For one, it's not a “sadaddical."

15 Things I Need My Brown Baby to Know

I want my daughter to be prepared for the situations she’ll encounter because of her race, and to embrace her #blackgirlmagic.

Surviving the First Week with a Newborn

The first week home with a new baby is a little bit of a blur. A chaotic, exhausting, over in a flash blur. Here's what it was like for us, moment by moment.

My Pregnant Body: Confronting Shape, Race, and a New America

Being in a body that temporarily feels as though it's not my own, changing in ways that garner attention and judgement has given me new awareness of our world.

It's Normal for Kids to Feel Anger, Here's How to Help

Processing anger can be difficult for children. Remember it's all part of the process. A child who wants to be a good person is going to be a good person.

Screw Working Mom Guilt! My Kids Benefit From My Career

I’m a working mom, and not only do I not feel guilty about the time I spend away from my children, I believe they benefit greatly from me working in many ways..

4 Ways to Help Preschoolers Learn to Get Along

These four traits create a strong foundation for teaching little ones how to get along: acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty, and teamwork. (Also, it's a process!)

10 Tips for Single Parents With New Babies

It’s easy and understandable for single parents to feel overwhelmed. Here are some ways to help you take the best care of yourself and your little one.

How to Arm Yourself to Go out to Dinner With Kids Without a Screen

From better family connection to simply teaching your children important social skills, there are many compelling benefits to a device free dinner.

5 Ways Working Out Makes Me a More Fit Parent

Exercise helps me be a better mom. I often apply the wisdom of the phrases I hear when I'm working out to the many parenting challenges I encounter.

How to Design a Play Space that Inspires Curiosity

In the words of Fred Rogers, “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning.

When Dreams Take a Backseat to Motherhood

Sometimes in a quiet moment in the car we realize the dreams we once had are a less full version of the reality that's played out in front of us as a parent.

When Your Sports Dreams Are Not Your Child’s

When it comes to sports, too many parents listen to the kid that still lives inside themselves, rather than the kid that is standing in front of them.

5 Parenting Rules to Break

Parenting is probably the hardest and most important job we’ll ever do, made even more impossible by the fact that there is no guidebook. Here are five rules not to feel bad about breaking. 

How to Get Your Baby Started on Solid Food in 10 Easy Steps

Here is a foolproof method for getting your little one started on the right foot (or tongue, as it were) on their gastronomic adventure.

5 Ways to Make Your Toddler's Bedtime Routine a Sensory Experience

If your toddler doesn’t want to quit when the sun sets, establishing a sleep routine that engages all five senses can help trigger sleepy vibes.

Our Family Is Interfaith and Better for It

Each new experience and tradition we shared with one another went off without a hitch. In fact, we soon learned our differences as a Jewish man and a Irish Catholic woman actually helped to bring u...

How Wordless Books Can Help Your Kid Learn to Read

Wordless books can be enjoyed by readers of all ages and can help develop a taste for reading for pleasure and delight in illustration.

Baby Carrier Basics: How to Choose the Right One

When it comes to baby carriers, consider your needs as a family. Different types will work best depending on your activities, preferences, and body types.

3 Tips for Mompreneurs: Starting a Business as a New Mother

Juggling having a new baby and the demands of starting a company is not for the faint of heart. Here are three tips to help you follow your dreams.

Countdown to Christmas With 24 Books

24 Days of Christmas Books is a great way to spend time together during the busy holiday season. Here are some of our favorites to get you started.