Having a procedure done in the hospital is scary enough for adults, but imagine how much more frightening the process is for a small child. …
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It’s common for a new mom to feel pressure to get “get her body back” to the way it was before pregnancy—to exercise and eat …
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Parenting is undoubtedly a rollercoaster. Many parents would agree that their days are filled with both joyful highs (from those sweet, sticky kisses to the …
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If you’re like most parents, keeping toys from taking over your home is a daily struggle—but it doesn’t have to be. These eight quick and …
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Each afternoon you walk to the door to greet your children as they arrive home from school. You are met with open arms, huge smiles …
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We love little kids for their honesty and the comedic way they say things, right? Well, this video is no exception. When toddler Bradlee Rae …
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The air is finally starting to cool, grocery store entries are stocked high with pumpkins and Pumpkin Spice Lattes are back on the menu—all …
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In most states, the cost of childcare is now more expensive than a college education. Care.com and the think tank New America issued a report …
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If you’ve ever eaten at a restaurant with kids, you know they can’t always make decisions about what to eat … After all, they tend to …
You might not think twice about that blanket you receive when you bring your baby home from the hospital—after all, you’re probably focused on the …
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When a baby starts to cry, our first instinct is usually to hold him or rock him back and forth. If that doesn’t work, we …
We’ve all heard by now how meditation can help adults deal with stress, but it turns out the practice can actually have a profound effect …
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How do you tie your shoes? My parents taught me a little rhyme to help me remember: “Over, under, around and through, make a bow and pull …
Read moreMillions Of People Are Learning A New Way To Tie Their Shoes
Parenting is all about choosing your battles—and for most of us, fashion choices don’t make the cut of things we’re willing to fight about with …
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Meet Benjamin Kapelushnik. He’s 16—and his business, Sneakerdon.com, is on track to sell $1 million-worth of shoes this year. Not too shabby for a kid who …
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Okay, I love this mother. She is pretty much my hero. Why are we all not as honest as she is? It would be so …
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The miracle of life is pretty awe-inspiring—and especially so in the case of a baby born prematurely. A premature baby has its own set of struggles to overcome …
Read morePhotographer Captures Incredible Growth Of Premature Babies
Now that we’re all fully immersed in back-to-school activities, it’s important to remember that buying school supplies is not only a time-honored tradition, but possibly …
Read moreThis Teacher’s Post About School Supplies Makes A Powerful Point About Parenting
File this one under the “how’d they do that?!” category. One couple in North Dakota welcomed a healthy baby boy on Sept. 1. The baby, …
Read moreThis Couple’s Three Kids Were All Born On The Same Day—Each A Year Apart
It might seem like everyone’s having babies based on your news feed, but the U.S. fertility rate is actually lower than ever, according to data from the …
Read moreWhy Younger Women Are Having Fewer Babies Than Ever Before
Moms who left the tech workplace to raise children, or perhaps to care for an ill family member, are now getting incentives from those companies …
Read moreThese 6 Tech Firms Are Offering ‘Returnships’ To Help Moms Return To Work
We all have some vague memory of mom making us pose for the obligatory first-day-of-school photo on the front porch. It was embarrassing and …
Read moreYou Have To See These First- And Last-Day-Of-School Photos
Sometimes the world can be a lonely place, especially for a special needs child. Take the story of Bo Paske, a 6th-grade student at Montford …
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The victims of the devastating flooding in Louisiana are having a terrible time of it. One nine-year-old boy decided he wanted to do something to …
Read more9-Year-Old Boy Spends Birthday Money On Pizzas For Flood Victims
With a simple act of kindness, three dads who work at Home Depot remind us that there are great people in the world. Two-year-old Silus …
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As a parent, it’s easy to fall into the trap of saving every piece of artwork your darling child creates. From lopsided family portraits to …
Read moreThis New Company Lets Your Kids Design Their Own Clothes
Adults of a “certain age” (read: middle age) grew up with pretty much just one sports drink. And it wasn’t even classified as such—sports marketing …
One year ago, Zion Harvey became the first child in the U.S. to receive a double hand transplant. He’s now 9 years old and doing …
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No homework for a year? Sounds like a student’s dream. But this dream is actually a reality for the kids of Kelly Elementary School in Massachusetts, …
Read moreMassachusetts Elementary School Bans Homework For A Year
It’s the time of year to get your child all packed up and sent off to school again. For me, homework was always the worst part …
Read moreTeacher’s New Homework Policy Is Winning Fans Around The World
Sometimes it only takes a cup of coffee to change a hectic day. This was the exact thought from two parents who decided sell coffee at …
Read moreBrilliant Parents Sell Coffee In The School Drop-Off Line
This is a real life “Party Of Five,” people. Back in February, a fellow named Kevin shared this pregnancy announcement photo. He seems very pleased …
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This creative rocking chair might just be the perfect gift for all those grandparents out there. Hal Taylor, a wood craftsman with more than 24 years …
In an age of Kindles and iPads, sometimes it’s difficult to lay your hands on a real, live book. You remember, the kind with paper …
Getting kids to do their chores can be a chore in and of itself. Parents are always in search of unique and creative ways to …
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It is only natural that we want our children to be happy. Seeing a smile on their little faces is payment for all the hard …
You don’t mess with characters from Sesame Street. Not only do today’s kids love ’em, so do those kids’ parents. The ones that write letters …
Read moreThese Beloved ‘Sesame Street’ Characters May Not Be Leaving The Show After All
For families with a “No Child Left Behind” policy when it comes to weddings, a couple’s decision to make their nuptials an adult-only affair can …
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Here’s a story that’s just right for these hot summer months. What could be better than ice cream on a hot summer day? What could …
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If you weren’t looking to sob with tears of joy while sitting at your work desk (or wherever you happen to be at the moment), …
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As someone who is just about to have a baby, it can be a little overwhelming looking at all the costs associated with raising kids …
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Summertime fun in the sun isn’t always as “fun” as everyone makes it out to be. At least the prep work to prepare for the …
Read more7 Steps To Make Putting Sunscreen On A Toddler Less Of A Nightmare
It’s fairly obvious how beneficial playing sports is for kids. Getting to be a part of a team, learning to be a good loser and the …
Read moreHere’s The Reason Why 70 Percent Of Kids Are Quitting Sports By Age 13
If you’ve got some old mason jars around the house (or really a glass jar), you might be wondering what to do with them. Instead …
Read moreMake A Fun DIY Mason Jar ‘Fairy Light’ With Your Kids
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Being the oldest in the family can have its perks — but also its downfalls. It’s no fun having to forge the way for others, whether …
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