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What You Need to Know After a Sensory Processing Disorder Diagnosis

Welcome to the world of a sensory child.

Yes, You Can Sleep in and Still Be a Hero

Go ahead. Lay that yoga mat down and take a nap on it.

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Have Manners Changed Too Much Over Generations?

Phones at the dinner table? How RUDE.

You Can Do It! A Pep Talk for Parents During Cold & Flu Season

Of course there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.

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The Right Stuff: The Importance of Purposeful Possession

We're not communists, or even minimalists. We're just not into stuff for stuff's sake.

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Romance Schmomance… Mature Relationships Need a Deeper Kind of Bond

It is easy to confuse or conflate intimacy and romance but they are not the same.

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New Peanut Allergy Patch Could Be Available Soon

Parents of kids with severe peanut allergies- here's some good news.

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Mom, Mermaids Can't Be Brown

She was simply telling me the way of the world as her toddler eyes saw it.

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The Astounding Secret Life of the Perfect Picture

The real trick is snapping a photo that captures the perfection in imperfection.

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How Time Outside Can Keep Your Kid Out of Glasses

FYI: carrots aren't going to help at all.

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Practice is More Effective Than Punishment- Here's Why

And more pleasant for everyone involved.

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21 Questions to Ask Your Spouse Instead of "How Was Your Day?"

The question "How are you?" doesn't exactly keep the spark alive. Here are 21 alternatives that will help you reconnect at the end of a busy workday.

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What if it's High School's Fault That Teens Hate High School?

How can we blame them when we're not meeting their needs?

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When Your Kid's BFF is the Opposite Gender

No, they're not "dating." They're ten.

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The Day Yoga Became Sacred

Who knew I could actually feel grounded?

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Does Your Kid Have Trouble Sleeping? This Study Tells You What NOT to Do

Are your kids having trouble sleeping? Well, you are not alone.

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The Other PMS: The Lesser Known but Arguably Worse – Perimenopausal Syndrome

Perimenopause is what I like to think of as period purgatory, where your uterine lining isn’t quite passé, but it’s not the hot spot it used to be.

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We Need to Stop Demeaning "Women's Work," for the Sake of Our Girls and Boys

The work that has been associated with women for years is still seen as less worthwhile than other more masculine pursuits, primarily paid employment.

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A Mom's Guide to Joining the Gym

Turning on the workout video does count for points.

Could Eating More Fish Help Kids With Sleep Issues?

A new study found kids who eat fish once a week or more sleep better and score higher on IQ tests than those who eat less.