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Nothing can completely prepare you for what happens in your world once you become a parent, but being aware of some of what's in...
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Back in March, when camp prices seemed exorbitant, you declared your independence. "I'm staying home with the kids," you said....
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It's true you don't want your kids to spend their entire summer in front of screens, but sometimes an air-conditioned theatre in the...
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As the kids head off to camp, houses around the US are quieter (maybe too quiet!) and cleaner. There may even be leftovers at the...
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No more pencils, no more books? Sure, if you want your kids to spend the first three months of the school year re-learning skills...
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Before I had children, I knew a lot about parenting. I'm sure I had a superior expression on my face when I saw other people's...
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Your child comes in the door in tears. He didn't make the spelling bee. Her best friend is moving away. The cool kids wouldn't sit...
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Maybe dads aren't typically thought of as having that certain je ne sais quoi . But we've all seen the way our kids' faces light up...
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In 18 states, drowning ranks as the leading cause of accidental death among young children. Nationally, it ranks first for children...
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School's out, summer's here and Father's Day is just around the corner. If you're hoping to save a little cash and keep the kids...
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That cell phone you just got for your teen could be a deadly weapon. And, no, we're not talking about texting (or talking) while...
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School's out and summer weather means it's time to get out and play -- as a family. If you're looking for activities you can all do...
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Choosing a babysitter is a tricky task for any parent. When your child has special needs, however, the issues become even more...
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When you hire a babysitter or a nanny, you probably spend some time asking questions about experience and telling your sitter what...
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Remember all the things your mother did that you swore you'd never do? Amy Wilson does. And she writes about how she does them all...
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Sure, sleeping in on Mother's Day is nice. And it's true, sometimes a little alone time goes a long way. But it's also a lot of fun...
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Anger is frightening emotion -- and even more so when you're confronting it in your child. But it's healthy and normal to feel angry...
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What's better than playing with your child? Having fun and helping him at the same time -- especially when all he sees is the fun....
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Get out and play for Earth Day! Take advantage of warmer weather to get outside with your kids and experience and reconnect with the...
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"That's life with a teenager." It's easy to justify a lot of behaviors — teens will be teens, right? Most parents fall into that...