Parenting babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond.

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Real Talk: How to Explain Transgender Definition to Kids

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When it comes to tough things to discuss with your kids (such as explaining the transgender definition), there is no shortage of topics to choose from. Current events alone provide more than enough content to stress a parent out, and yet,…
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15 Trendy & Unique Baby Names You Won't Believe are Real

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We're all getting used to hearing unique baby names these days. There's North West, Blue Ivy Carter, Apple Martin...just to name a few. We all want our precious offspring to stand out from the crowd, right? Another advantage of weird names…
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Election Prep: How to Teach Kids About Politics & How the Government Works

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Turn this election season into an opportunity to teach your teen about how the government works (or doesn't work as the case may be). According to the Knight Foundation, "Voter turnout in the 2014 midterm elections (36.3 percent) was the lowest…
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Infant Development: 10 Reasons Why It’s Crucial to Talk to Your Baby

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Many of us already know that when it comes to infant development, exposing children to books helps develop their interest in reading. But did you know simply talking to your children as much as possible raises their IQ and helps them develop…
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8 Reasons to Teach Your Kids About the Power of Eye Contact

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Eye contact is one of the most powerful forms of nonverbal communication we humans have but sometimes it doesn't come as naturally to our children as we'd like. Beyond the expected amount of eye contact between you and your infant or toddler,…
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Joy x 2: Tips on How to Mentally Prepare for Having Twins

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Double the pleasure, double the fun. Or so they say…while we understand that sentiment, we’re also willing to bet that if you are having twins, you’re experiencing double the anxiety and double the stress. Two babies! At once! That means…
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5 Fun Rainy Day Family Activities

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Rain, Rain, go away, come back another day! I often hear myself (and my kids!) singing the familiar tune when it’s raining outside and we find ourselves cooped up indoors! Lately, we’ve been working together to make the best of it. A dreary…
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Why Fairy Tales Are Good for Kids: Big Bad Wolf & All!

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 A story! Tell me a story! I’m sure this request is part of the nightly bedtime ritual of children all over the world. Storytelling, the oral tradition of sharing legends and knowledge, dates back to the inception…
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How to Host an A+ Easter Egg Hunt

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For many, Easter is the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection; making spring a season of transformation, rebirth and renewal. For others, Easter is a fun holiday when families gather together and spend quality time among loved ones. Regardless…