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Be the Master of Your Emotions by Managing Them With Color

by ParentCo.

Color impacts mood. If nothing else, arming yourself with this info is a reminder of the mood you want to be in, and as a result you will likely get there faster.

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7 Coping Skills That Make Me a Better Mom

7 Coping Skills That Make Me a Better Mom

by ParentCo.

Patience and understanding don't always come easy in the trenches of toddler raising. Fortunately, there are ways to cultivate both.

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5 of My Fastest, Favorite Go-To Family Dinners

by ParentCo.

Here are five of my favorite fast family dinners I serve over and over again. I empower people to grab easy ingredients and mix them together to get dinner done.

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16 Acts of Self-Care That Can Help Change the World

by ParentCo.

If you feel overwhelmed by the news, but also want to make a difference in your community, here are 16 ways to care for yourself while still making a difference.

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8 Attainable Resolutions for Moms That Will Rock Your Year

by ParentCo.

Considering 92 percent of resolutions fail, I’m keeping it real with these modest goals for 2017.

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Debate Club: Can a New Year's Resolution Actually Make a Difference?

by ParentCo.

I think creating a goal just because the calendar (or other people) are telling you to will only set you up for failure which could result in a decreased sense of self-worth.

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My Only New Year’s Resolution Is to Be Kinder to Myself

by ParentCo.

I now know there are steps I can take to change how I think, to find the true me again. That is why I am going to take better care of myself this year. In fact, that’s the only resolution I care to make. For both my own health, and as an important example to my kids, this year, I'm resolving to practice a kindness that starts from within.

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The Unexpected Joy of Hand-Me-Down Clothing

by ParentCo.

More than efficiency or aesthetics, there's a bigger reason to appreciate those carefully packed boxes of previously loved kid's clothes.

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Managing Holiday Stress: Self-Care Strategies for Parents

by Charlie Fletcher

While the holiday season is supposed to be a time of celebration, stressors can make this feel impossible. Here's how to take care of you this season.

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Why You Should Vaccinate: A Pediatric Infectious Disease Expert Weighs In

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6 Christmas Traditions That Put Others First

by ParentCo.

One way to add a layer of richness to the Christmas season is implementing a tradition that focuses on making a difference in the life of someone in need.

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7 Survival Strategies for Holiday Gifting

by ParentCo.

No matter what you celebrate, choosing gifts for the small people in your life is no easy feat. This set of guidelines can help.

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As A Dad, How I Work to Unplug

by ParentCo.

Is it me or does life seem to be speeding up? Every year, month, week, day, hours – even minutes – feel as though they are just flying by.

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A Mindful Family Plan for a Happy, Healthy Winter

by ParentCo.

The change in the quality of daylight causes seasonal depressive symptoms that go beyond typical “winter blues.” Here are some ways to help.

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What Is Postpartum Anxiety?

by Jessica Williams

When we're suddenly responsible for tiny, helpless, precious humans, it makes sense we become anxious. But how much anxiety is too much?

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5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mom Retreat

by Annette Benedetti

Mom-specific and women-only retreats held all over the world are on the rise and gaining popularity with the baby burping bottle-and-breastfeeding masses.

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How to Help Kids Connect With Older Generations

by Carrie Howe

Kids are often uncomfortable around older people (even grandparents). Here are research-backed tips to help them connect, for the benefit of both parties.

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5 Ways to Get Outside in Autumn and Why Science Says You Should

by ParentCo.

All those hours kids spend climbing trees and following bugs really do soothe their psyches. Fall may require another layer, but it's well worth it.

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How to Combat the Back-to-School Worries

by ParentCo.

Although returning to school is exciting, it also induces anxieties that are sometimes difficult to quell.

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7 Reasons Why Being in Nature is Essential for Kids

by ParentCo.

There is much that nature can do for us all. The following are seven significant reasons to convince you to make more time for it with your whole family.

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Babies Who Sleep in Their Own Rooms at Four Months Sleep Better

by ParentCo.

Babies who sleep in their parents’ bedroom at four months old have shorter sleep stretches than their counterparts who sleep in their own bedrooms.

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More Pediatricians Are Writing Prescriptions for Nature

by ParentCo.

Parents have found the outdoors to be a panacea for everything. But recently, even physicians are beginning to prescribe doses of nature to their patients.

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How to Cope on No Sleep

by ParentCo.

Some expert advice for when you know you won’t be getting the hours of shut-eye your body and brain are craving.

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Minimalism: A Key to Mental Health as a New Parent

by ParentCo.

Parenting is hard for all of us. Practicing minimalism as much as possible in other aspects of your life is a great way to maintain mental health as a new parent.

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