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Read ArticleMoms need a group of friends to help navigate this very specific frontline we call parenting. Not just any friends, either. A momtourage.
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Read ArticleTake a step back to mentally and physically recharge and appreciate life.
Read ArticleA full night’s sleep for children should sit at the top of your family priority list. Unfortunately, bedtime is one of the easiest habits to let slide. Sleep is essential to a child’s growth, development and health in more ways than one.
Read ArticleWhen children attend a sleep away camp, they may be leaving home for a few days, but what comes back with them is where the real good stuff lies. So what can you expect when your kids get back?
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Read ArticleYear over year, decade over decade, these men and women help solidify our family bonds, remind us to stay grounded and stuff our kids with candy they shouldn’t be eating. And life wouldn’t be the same without them! So what makes a grandpare…
Read ArticleBabies are confounding little creatures when they’re perfectly healthy, so the arrival of an illness can send a parent’s worry-machine into overdrive. Is that fever too high? Could it just be gas? Is that color of vomit normal? Should the b…
Read ArticleTo be a parent to a baby or toddler is to be a pro at change. Rolling over, first words and laughing are the easy ones. The rest¦not so much. Here’s how to handle the bigger transitions headed your way in the coming years.
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Read ArticleNo one is perfect, and mediocrity is bound to work its way into your parenting. But don’t sweat it; every mom has been there.
Read ArticleKids change year over year, but babies change day over day, hour over hour, minute over minute. What will she be surprising you with in the coming months? Here’s a basic guide to help you know what to look for and when.
Read ArticleHere are five ways to hack your home in 2017 so it becomes a well-oiled (and dusted) haven for you and your whole family.
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Read ArticleBringing home a brand new baby is no easy task. Even for a seasoned mother on her second or third child, the process isn’t any less daunting. It’s especially important during this time that the new mom feel love and support from her tribe: …
Read ArticleMarriage is tough; marriage where children are already involved can be even tougher. After all, you are stepping—pun intended—into an established family dynamic. The good news is women and men becoming stepparents are not alone.
Read ArticleThe nurses have waved their final good-byes, you’ve loaded up the government approved car seat and you are driving ever so slowly back home. You are officially the parent of a brand new, living, breathing child. And you are on your own.
Read ArticleIf you identify with the song lyrics “Times, they are a-changing,'” you’re already behind. The times, they have changed. As parents, we strive to stay up to date on technology, clothing and music. Practical life lessons are more important t…
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Read ArticleOver the last few years, there has been a vast metamorphosis in the word “bully.” A term that used to explain a relatively rare situation has seemingly been downgraded to describe any type of emotional discomfort a child may experience from…
Read ArticleEnrolling a child in sports is generally a no-brainer. After all, sports are healthy and exciting, and really, you can’t beat the twinge of pride when your child sinks her first free throw.
Read ArticlePopularity in school is often viewed as a ticket to victory. After all, being the “it” girl or guy in school translates to success and likeability later in life, right?
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