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Sugar Intake During Pregnancy Could Trigger Kids' Allergies Later On

A new study tells us that eating too much sugar may also trigger allergies and asthma in our kids down the road.

Discovering Myself Once the Kids Head to School

With the impending approach of September comes the age-old existential dilemma: Who am I?

Parenting After the Manchester Bombing

How do families move forward with confidence after scary events like this one take place?

The Staggering New Stats Surrounding Kids and Gun Deaths

Fact: 1,300 American children are killed by guns each year, making firearm injuries the third leading cause of death among zero to 17-year-olds.

A Guide to Gamer Slang for the Non-Geek Parent

Whether your child is a gamer geek, a fantasy nerd, or an all-around lovable dork, you’ve probably heard some of these terms.

Could Your Struggling Kid Actually Be a Visual-Spatial Learner?

Visual-spatial learners tend to learn holistically or non-sequentially, a method that is at odds with a typical curriculum.

Finding Peace as the Mother of a Rainbow Baby

My experiences, even the painful ones, have brought me exactly to where I want to be in my life. I have a loving husband and three beautiful children.

How I Know My Tween is Adulting Better Than Most Adults

Raising confident daughters who have strong senses of self-worth is my main goal as a mom. I think I'm doing just fine.

The Intentional Path to Becoming a Sensitive Parent

Sensitive parenting has been associated with multiple social, cognitive, and emotional benefits for kids.

The Simple Phrase That Is Changing How I Parent

Connection is the key to helping kids learn how to behave, and parents have to be the calm in the midst of their kids’ chaos. This phrase can help.

Secrets of Productivity Success

Regardless of whether it’s possible to create more time, it is entirely possible to make more out of the time we have.

Could Money Be the Missing Piece to a Happier Life?

Your level of income has little influence on how much you smile, laugh, or enjoy yourself on a daily basis. So how can money make people happier?

Why It's Okay to Be Jealous of Your Childless Friend

I know it’s worth it and I know I’m going to miss it. I also know my childless friend wishes she had it.

10 Ways to Take Your Vacation Photos to the Next Level

With a little practice, you can develop a photography style that complements your family vacation instead of intrudes upon it.

The Simplest Predictor of a Successful Camping Trip Is Right in Your Backyard

If you want to see if your crew is ready for real camping, backyard camping is the only way to go. The benefits of a low-stakes test run are plentiful.

Kramer Versus Who?

I caught the movie "Kramer vs. Kramer" the other day. I first saw the movie when I was a young teen in the 1970’s, too young to really understand its significance at the time. Now though, as a sing...

I'm Likely Raising an Average Kid and That's Exactly What I Want

The odds of raising a genius or professional athlete are pretty low. It’s much more likely they'll be of average ability – it’s just simple statistics.

Let Your Kid be Sad – It's Good For Them Sometimes

As parents, it's our job to let our children know it's okay to express their emotions, even if they are uncomfortable.

7 Picture Books That Inspire Expression Through Writing

These seven books will encourage and inspire little ones to use the power of writing to express themselves and channel those wild imaginations onto paper.

The Nature or Nurture of Fear

We happily claim our kids' positive attributes as part of our genetic contributions. But what about their bad habits and irrational fears?

Can Parents Buck the Cell Phone Guilt?

How can parents find a balance between using phones when they are helpful and necessary, and avoid the negative outcomes they bring?

11 Things You Can Do This Summer to Get Your Child Ready for Kindergarten

Here are 11 readiness skills to work on this summer to make the transition from home to kindergarten as smooth as possible.

What to Do When Kids Lying Becomes a Problem

Lying is a common and widespread behavior in children between the ages of four and 18, though persistent lying seems to have an impact on social outcomes.