Parenting babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond.

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5 Questions NOT to Ask an Adoptive Family

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One challenge adoptive families face is navigating the questions that well-meaning people ask. Here, we share five questions you should never ask of someone who is adopted or of a family who has grown through adoption. 1. IS HE YOURS? While…
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Pumping Breast Milk Doesn’t Have To Be So Bad

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From my very first time, I hated my breast pump. I couldn’t stand sitting still, holding the flanges to my breasts, feeling my nipples pulled taut, hearing the motor’s swishing sound as the machine extracted as much milk from me as it…
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How to Choose Safe Toys for Your Child This Christmas

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With a dizzying number of toys to choose from, how can you be sure to get safe toys for your children this Christmas? There are zillions of stores and shops where you can buy toys, but before you do, remember to consider age range and safety.…
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5 Time Saving Tips For Busy Moms

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For a busy mami, what could be more useful than tried-and-true time-saving techniques? We’ve used these tricks, and they really do work! Here are five family-friendly ideas that will have your household running smoothly in no time flat. 1.…
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For Kids, Character Building Begins at Home

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As an educator, I make a priority of the six steps of character building, which are Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring for others, and Citizenship. Unfortunately, the more I teach, the less I see these character traits…
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5 Steps to Take if You Are Thinking About Adopting

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When my husband and I decided to start a family, we knew we would adopt. But with so many possibilities and so much information out there, we were overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin. Ultimately, we decided to start with the people…
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Handling My Tween Daughter's Criticism

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The other day in the grocery store, my 10-year-old daughter looked up at me with a steady stare and asked, “Mom, could you please wear some makeup next time?” I looked up at the reflective ceiling, angling for a better glimpse of…
5 Ways to Raise More Media Literate Kids

5 Ways to Raise More Media Literate Kids

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The average young person in America spends most of his or her free time—more than 10 hours a day—engaged with media. And if that were not daunting enough, the number goes up to 13 hours of media a day for Latino kids. Yet, research shows…
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How to Convince Your Teenage Daughter Not to Have Sex

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Actualizado (UPDATED) el 1st de agosto de 2016 As a teenager, Mami never spoke to me about sex. In fact, the only time she mentioned the word “vagina” was when I got my first period. And that was only because she wanted to know how my…