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This scene may sound familiar to you. You just received an email from your child’s best friend’s mother, letting you know that his birthday party is next Saturday. That means you’ll need to plan on leaving swim lessons early, so you’d better plan to leave your younger child with your spouse that morning so that you have less to juggle. …
Divorcing one’s spouse is one of the most stressful experiences an adult can endure. The difficult emotions, anger, and sadness are overwhelming. Kids also experience challenging emotions during this tough time, and can become very confused and anxious when they know their parents are going to separate or divorce. Talking them through the transition can help them to know what …
Does your daughter love trucks, trains, and planes? Are you having a hard time rifling through the princess-themed outfits and rows and rows of ruffles at your local kids’ clothing store to find clothing she might enjoy? Are you tired of dressing your little boy in t-shirts that say “trouble” across the front, when your child is actually a sweet …
The news is rife with conversations about race and racism in the U.S., whether you are clicking past CNN’s headlines, perusing the top stories in the Washington Post, or even viewing your Facebook feed. Just as common of pictures of new babies and family vacations are viewpoints and articles on race in our country. If you’re hearing these conversations, your …
You’ve had a long day. Your nerves are raw. And your child is insisting on pulling out all of the behaviors that grate on you the most. You may be tempted to snap or scold, but responding in a negative manner may only encourage them further. Try ignoring the behavior instead, to put a quick end to the following five …
Your child loves to run around in the backyard, scale the jungle gym, ride his scooter, and climb the furniture on a rainy day. Being a kid means that activity is on the menu, every day, without fail. But when your child falls from that jungle gym, or crashes his scooter, broken bones and sprains can occur, and recovery can …
You and your partner are trying to catch up after a long day, at the dinner table, but it’s impossible. Your young child is at this table, too, and she has a lot to say! Interruptions every few minutes have you giving up on the conversation. Your mother calls to chat, but you know that the second you begin to …
Toddlers are seemingly infinite sources of energy. They are in constant motion, and demand that you keep up with their activity, their changing focuses, and their numerous questions. When you’re pregnant, you may find that nausea and exhaustion prevent you from being the supermom you were before. Remember to give yourself a break and allow yourself to rest, even with …
If your toddler or preschooler is staging a protest each morning at the breakfast table, you may need to liven things up in the morning. Not every family has time for elaborate breakfast displays and short order cooking, so take a look at these simple breakfast ideas for inspiration! Make a batch of honey and peach mini muffins on a …
Kids thrive on a routine. While it may be hard to imagine your changeable, restless newborn adapting to a routine as he grows into an older infant and then a toddler, he’ll benefit from a routine in the long run. From napping and eating to more subtle activities like getting dressed and brushing teeth, your child’s routine will make him …
