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Parenthood

A Minimalist Parent’s Guide to the Holiday Gift Overload 

You don't always see eye to eye with gift-giving family members, especially when you've got a less is more mentality. Here's how to handle a mountain of gifts.

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What Makes a Great Hannukah Gift?

I propose that the best Hannukah gifts reference the values of the holiday and contemporary Jewish culture: sacrifice, self-deprecation, humor, and food.

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Small Connections Are Big Brain Builders

During the critical first years of life babies need love in the form of consistent care, shared exchanges, and cognitive stimulation.

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The Pros and Cons of Swaddling

If you’re a new parent wondering if swaddling is right for your baby, you’ve come to the right place. Here are tips for doing it safely should you give it a try.

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Reflections on the First 30 Days of Parenthood From Dads Who’ve Been There

We discussed fears, coping, breastfeeding, partnerships, and advice with five rad dads. While each have different stories, many sentiments remain the same.

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Why I Take My Kids to the Library and You Should, Too

In the age of one-day Prime shipping and the instant gratification of eBooks, do people even go to the library to get books anymore? Here's why it's a great idea.

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Let Simplicity Rule When Helping Your Kids Learn

You can pin whatever elaborate projects you want onto your Pinterest boards, but there's no need to be an overachiever when it comes to teaching your kids.

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Understanding and Surviving Sleep Regressions

Sleep regressions are actually PROgressions of childhood development. Let’s dive into everything you need to know about baby and toddler sleep regressions.

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How (Multi)sensory Play Helps Babies Thrive

Multisensory learning is founded on the theory of whole brain learning, which states that engaging multiple senses and brain regions is the best way to learn.

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Why You Should Cheer on Your Daredevil

Well, that or cover your eyes. Your call.

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5 Things to Know about Baby’s First Steps

For your little one, walking means entering a whole new stage of life, where the world is their oyster. Here’s what to know as your little one learns to walk.

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A Guide to Effective Communication for Co-Parents

Co-parenting with someone you just divorced, civilly and respectfully, may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. But it’s essential. Here's how to manage.

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Why Childcare Can Be an Important Part of a Parent’s Mental Health Toolkit

By prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of parents, we can also improve the mental health and wellbeing of children who pick up on stress at home.

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How (and Why) to Support Fine Motor Skill Development in Toddlers

Fine motor skill development is vital during toddlerhood. Abilities based on small, precise motions are a means to all sorts of various ends - and independence.

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How to Bring Mindfulness to Parenting: A Holistic Approach

Parenting can be a hair-pulling affair at the best of times, but mindfulness offers a way to lighten the load. Mindful parenting means fostering active awareness.

Parenthood Expecting Twins? Here’s your Survival Guide

Expecting Twins? Here’s your Survival Guide

If you’re expecting twins, welcome to an amazing, exhausting adventure! Here are some tips I wish someone had shared with me 2 years ago before mine were born.

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We Need Education about Breastfeeding and Pumping

Lack of knowledge contributes to how a lactating mother is treated in the workplace, in the mall, on an airplane, pitching to investors...everywhere.

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9 Ways to Assemble an Arsenal of Awesome Babysitters

Babysitters are everywhere—if your eyes are open. Finding a great one makes all the difference. Here are some places to find your next excellent sitter.

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How To Help your Children Love Mexican Culture and Tradition

Mexican history and culture are magical, vibrant and multifaceted. Help your kids appreciate its rich architecture, art, music, flavors, and festivities.

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How to Ensure Our Youngest Learners Are Ready for School

When it comes to preschool and kindergarten readiness, there is no magic formula to ensure a child’s success. Yet these are ways kids can hit the ground running.

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What Exactly is STEAM Learning and How Does it Help my Kids?

When you hear about the relatively new emphasis on STEAM learning, you may wonder how that’s unlike the diversified studies from years past. Here's why it matters.

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6 Tips for Getting Back to a School-Year Bedtime Routine

With summer having thrown everyone off schedule, it's a good idea to add "gradually shift bedtime routine" to your back-to-school to do list.

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How a Positive Relationship With Grandparents Can Shift Views of Aging

The benefits extend beyond your child when they have a positive relationship with their grandparents. It's a love that touches the whole family for the good.

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5 Steps for a Body-Positive Pregnancy

Pregnancy is truly a time of metamorphosis, a transition from one phase of life to another. It takes time, patience, and self-compassion to navigate.