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Parenthood

Teaching Our Kids to Embrace the Lessons of Envy

Sitting with that envy and letting it be your teacher may be a good idea for all of us, including our kids.

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The Sport That Leads to More Concussions Than Boys' Football

Recent research reminds parents that they might be overlooking the dangers of concussions in sports besides football.

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New Research Suggests Treating Anxiety Doesn't Have to Take a Backseat During Pregnancy

A new study about the safety of benzodiazepines during pregnancy might give mothers some peace of mind about treating anxiety during pregnancy.

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Can Folic Acid Mitigate Autism-linked Effects of Pesticides?

New research suggests that taking over 800 micrograms of folic acid around the time of conception can help mitigate the autism-linked effects of pesticides.

How to Keep Your Non-Mom Friends

How can we continue to nourish relationships with people who can’t relate to the sometimes all-consuming experience of motherhood?

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If Your Child Loved “Charlotte’s Web”, They’ll Love These 8 Books About Unexpected Animal Friendships

Although “Charlotte’s Web” is forever in a league of its own, the literary world is filled with books about fanciful and unexpected animal alliances.

Make a Cheap, No-Sew Halloween Costume for Your Kid (Without Losing Your Mind)

Some tips to make your Halloween stitch-witchery a little easier.

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4 Ways to Encourage Happiness in our Kids

Let’s face it, we all strive to reach the elusive state of happiness, and from time to time wonder, how do we get there?

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Victoria’s Secret? Not Without My Daughters!

The warning signals about revenge beep the loudest in my brain when my daughters drag me to those crowded sales at Victoria’s Secret.

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Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books

Reading banned books offers families a chance to celebrate reading and promote open access to ideas, both of which are keys to raising a lifelong reader.

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Forget Hand Washing – This is How Moms Should Prepare For the Season of Perpetual Sickness

The sickest time of year is coming up. When I say “sickest” I don’t mean the slang term for "coolest." I mean ill. It’s the illest time of year. When I say “illest” I don’t mean the slang term for ...

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Kid Made Recipe: Cinnamon Apple Cupcakes

This 4 ingredient, mix-and-go recipe is perfect for tiny bakers, and older kids can tackle the ziploc frosting bag challenge!

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The One Sex Talk Upgrade Your Kids Want

The sex talk has been making all parties involved uncomfortable for generations, but to the great relief of parents, there’s a revolution underway.

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The Simple Food That Could be the Answer For Underweight Kids

Forget an apple a day. A nutrition study in Ecuador suggests that eating one egg a day for six months helped underweight children catch up.

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10 Best Mystery Books for Kids of All Ages

Filled with suspense, codes, puzzles, and intrigue, a good mystery can captivate and engage both emerging and older readers.

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How Raising Freethinkers Is Helping Me Raise Humanist Kids

Harnessing the real potential of wonder requires internal contemplation and quiet moments spent simply witnessing the world and thinking about how it works.

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How the Power of Touch Helps Kids Thrive

Touch heals. An increasing amount of evidence suggests that touch has more power than we could ever imagine.

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This Simple Biohack Will Make You Want to Take Your Shoes off A.S.A.P.

I’m not some crunchy hippie mama telling you to go hug a tree to take all your worries away. I’m talking about the science-backed practice of “grounding.”

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This Is a Love Letter to the Sisterhood

This a love letter to the sisterhood. This is an homage to all the women who hold us up.

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37 Ways to Entertain Your Kid That Won't Bore You Out of Your Skull

When your day with little ones stretches endlessly before you and you’re out of ideas, try some of these.

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A List of Hopefuls for the Film, “Wonder”, From a Special Needs Mom

Special needs is a complex entity, a vast network of exposed nerves that must be treated with care. Please, let this story be treated with care.

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A Most Important Request to Parents From a Teacher

I find myself in a position where I am left with no other choice but to wear my heart on my sleeve and ask a favor.

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Could You Benefit From a New Mom Mentor?

If you don’t have family or friends nearby, becoming a mom can be isolating. Mom mentoring programs can help.

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Why Weaning off Antidepressants Wasn't the Right Choice for Me

After popping my last pill, I felt almost triumphant. “I’m med-free!” I croaked. Fairly quickly, I noticed some changes.