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Get the Most Out of Your Family Teacher Conference: What to Ask at Every Age

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Back to School Guide

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Back to Work After Baby? Infant Teachers Share Tips to Make the Transition Easier

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New Parents Share Their Middle-of-the-Night Google Searches

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How to Tell if Your Baby Is Left-Handed: Plus 3 Tips to Help Them in a Right-Handed World

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7 Baby Shower Ideas…for Men. (Yes, the Man Shower Is a Thing.)

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Baby in the House! 5 Easy Ways to Set Up Baby's Environment for Ultimate Learning Power

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The More the Merrier! 8 Coed Baby Shower Games for Large Groups

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Ga-Ga for You: 6 Ways Your Baby Says, “I Love You” (Before She Can Speak)

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Let Your Buffoon Flag Fly, Dad!

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Now Who's the Bully?

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How to Encourage Independence and Confidence in Your Kids

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Mr. Softie = Me

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12 Things Parents Say (& What Kids Really Hear when We Say Them)

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The Enforcer Inside

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To Build Confidence and Competence, Take Time to Explain

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5 Habits of the Helicopter Parent

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8 Adorable Potty-Training Books to Read with Your Kids

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A Father Must Train a Young Jedi. And That Requires Popcorn.

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The Smart Guide to Baby's First Finger Foods

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To all our little stars and families of every stripe—Happy Fourth of July!

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Beyond the Time-Out: Why Some Experts Question This Popular Parenting Technique

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Jaws Scared the Bleep Out of Me: Would Movies Do the Same to My Sweet Pea?

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Dad Buys Fancy Diaper Bag. It Doesn't Go Well.

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More Chores! To Raise Responsible Children, Give Them Responsibilities

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Wife and Child Go to Cali...This Is Gonna Be Great! (Until It’s Not.)

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Playdate Etiquette: The Quick Guide for Hosts

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In Praise of Making Magical Memories...That Your Baby Will Not Remember

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The Power of Understanding: See the World Through Your Child’s Eyes

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The Negotiator: Does Your Preschooler Counter Your Every Request with Ideas of His Own?

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10 Budget Birthday Party Ideas to Wow Your Toddler’s Mind

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So Your Kid's Not a Perfect Angel? Great! Why Your Disobedient Child Is Actually Awesome

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At Age 3, She Discovered...Pink: Making Peace with Ponies, Princesses & Tea Parties

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Turn “I Can’t!” into “I Can!” with These Confidence Boosters for Kids

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Master the Art of Kind AND Firm Parenting: 5 Positive Phrases to Try

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"I Love Me!" 10 Ways to Build Your Child's Self-Esteem

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We're proud to serve military families—today and every day. #MemorialDay

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Encouragement Feasts! A Great Idea to Give Love to the People You Love

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Can You Teach Your Children About Money? This Father of Five Says, "Yes!"

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You Deserve a Break Today: A Practical Primer for Putting Yourself First, Mama

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10 Classic Children’s Books Every New Parent Should Have

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11 (Totally Breakable) Rules for the Modern Playdate

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Kids Invited to the Wedding? Help Everyone (Including You) Have a Great Time

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Tofu, Eggs & Turkey, Too: Body-Building Proteins For Growing Babies

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How Do You Resolve Toddler Problem Behaviors? Try These Questions

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Here's a Powerful Parenting Mantra: Before You Correct, Connect

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“Upppies, Up, UP!” 5 Ways to Manage Your Little Clinger

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When a child feels loved well, he learns well! #TeacherAppreciation

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Want Your Kids to Do Things Themselves (Without Being Told)? Try This.

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“We’re Pregnant!” (Or Are “We”?)

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“I Hate You!” Why Young Children Say Stuff Like This & How You Should Handle It

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Kids Always in Battle Mode? Here's How to Peacefully Restore the Peace

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“Mom. Mom. Mom. Mooooom!” How to Manage Attention-Seeking Behavior

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Matcha Me-Time: The Perfect Super Green Tea for Busy Parents

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Resilient & Ready: What Military Families Can Teach Us All About Big Changes

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Baby Food: 3 Spring-y Purées for Your Bouncing Bundle of Joy

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Kids Fighting All the Time? 11 Ways to Stop the Squabbles and Build a Family Team

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10 Hilarious April Fools' Pranks For Kids

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How do teachers do it!? #TeacherAppreciation

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