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Parenthood

5 Ways We Try to Protect Our Kids That Totally Miss the Mark

As it turns out, a lot of things we think of as “common sense” ways to keep our kids safe don’t keep them safe at all.

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Is It Discrimination? The Reality of “Choice Scholarship” for Kids With Special Needs

The Choice Scholarship Program allows kids who win the lottery to apply to both secular and religious private schools. But what if they have special needs?

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5 Tips for Raising A Kid Who Can Manage Their Money

Teaching kids about the value of money can provide them with important skills to navigate adult life.

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How to Be an American: Smile

My kid would smile at the garbage can if it looked lonely. This, it turns out, is the most patriotic thing he could do.

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Science Says This is Key to Your Kid's Academic Success

Could there be a much simpler, easier path to academic success? Research shows that exercise has a positive effect on school performance.

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Please Stop Telling Me How Fast It Goes

I won't miss these things. I know this. But I'm well aware that when these exhausting parts end, so do other things.

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10 Reasons You Absolutely Should NOT Take Your Kids Camping

Experts say that camping has become a favorite getaway for summertime adventure – but are these people also experts in child care and family functionality?

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Are You Loving Your Kids the Way They Best Receive It?

Not everyone feels loved and appreciated in the same ways. Figuring out what works best for those close to you can drastically improve your relationship.

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7 Reasons You Should “Go Grooming” With Your Kids

Accept responsibility for the wide open spaces that deserve love, respect, and appreciation.

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5 Documentaries That Will Change the Way You Think About the World

In a media world saturated with alternative facts and fake news, well-researched documentaries have been our compass in understanding what we believe.

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Welcome to the Nerd Mom Renaissance

As kids, being the nerd was not easy. But now we're moms and we're ruling the world.

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25 Ways to Rock Summer Without Camps and a Big Budget

Having fun this summer doesn't have to involve camp or a financial loan.

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6 Waldorf-Inspired Principles Every Family Should Adopt

Many benefits have been associated with a Waldorf education.

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The Two Words That Can Transform Your Parenting

Here’s a thought: what if you replaced “have to” with the words “get to?” Those two simple words have the power to transform our perspective on parenting.

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Six Stories of Ramadan for Readers of All Faiths

These six titles highlight traditions, beliefs, and events central to Ramadan, including those that are particular to certain regions and communities.

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New Fertility Treatment as Effective as IVF for Fraction of the Cost

In a recent study, researchers confirm flushing the fallopian tubes with poppy seed oil increases the odds of conception in previously infertile couples.

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Win at Parenting Your Toddler by Engaging in Passive Aggressive Verbal Jousting

" Toddler: No, I don’t want you to get coffee! You: Well, I didn’t want you to use your hands to cover yourself with dirt right before we left, but you did that anyway didn’t you? Toddler: I DON’T ...

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How to Tell Your Kids You’re Dating Someone New

Telling your kids you’ve begun a relationship with someone new is tricky- particularly if it’s the first time since separating from your family partner.

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The Quick and Dirty Guide to Pre-fold Cloth Diapers

With over five years’ experience using pre-fold diapers, I’ve awarded myself a Master’s degree in crunchy waste management.

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What the Very Young and the Very Old Do for Us in the Middle

We need the verys – the very young and the very old. They are the emphases, the parentheses that bookend life.

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Can You Eat That? A Simple Diet Planner for Breastfeeding Moms

Learn more about what can pass into breast milk, or scroll to the end for a quick quiz about whether or not a particular food is okay to eat while breastfeeding.

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Please Stop Trying to Sell Me Stuff, I Just Want to Be Your Friend

All of these women had one thing in common and it was not how much they loved me. They were trying to sell me stuff.

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Why the Grandparent Battle Cry of "My Kids Turned Out Just Fine" is Invalid

A lot has changed since grandparents were parents themselves, so it's critical for them to keep up with the latest pediatric guidelines.

Why My Husband Abandons His Family at Comic Conventions

We are preparing for a family weekend getaway to attend Megacon in Orlando. And my husband is ditching us the second we walk in.