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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...
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Hey, Supermom, tired of doing it all yourself? Then round up the troops and assign them some chores. Yes, even the toddler. Yes,...
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Summer is just around the corner, which means you may be forced to confront parts of your body you generally try to hide. In order...
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The laundry. Menu planning, Doctor and dentist appointments. After-school activities. Managing a family is no small task. "Just" a...
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You're out at the park for a bit of fresh air. The sun is shining, there's a slight breeze in the air, and you're half expecting to...
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Sometimes, you have to take a step back from the seriousness of life and just laugh. What better excuse than on April Fools' Day?...
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Advocating for your special needs child is one of your most important jobs. It can feel overwhelming and intimidating, but if you...
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The amount of paperwork generated by kids with special needs is astonishing. It's important to keep that paperwork organized, even...
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Your four year old is jumping on the sofa. "Stop jumping on the sofa," you say, as you haul a bucket of laundry up the stairs. You...
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There are days when I’m certain the group filling the back of my Odyssey is a herd of wild elephants instead of my children, but...
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Can you remember the last time you read a book that made you laugh aloud? Can you think of a book that still makes you laugh when...
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The thing small children value most -- more than toys, ice cream, and television -- is time alone with an adult. They desperately...
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As we settle into the doldrums of winter, one of the bright spots is the midseason shows the television networks put on for our...
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Some days, it's terrifying to turn on the television. You never know what you'll see, or if you'll want your kids to see it. So...
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Reading aloud is such a fantastic way to end the day with your kids. And the pleasure doesn’t have to end once your kids can read on...
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The house always seems more festive with music playing, and that's especially true at the holiday season. With so much great music...