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The LGBTQ Community Needs You to Put Down Your Fear

Where there's fear, it's impossible for love and acceptance to thrive. Let me tell you about people like me. Let me tell you a little about what it means to be a member of the LGBTQ community.

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What Are Wake Windows? How Parents Can Use Them to Make Life Smoother

A wake window is exactly how it sounds, the stretch of time your baby or toddler stays up between naps. Here's how they can help make life smoother for the family.

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5 Ways to Make Potty Training Easier for the Whole Family

Even if your little one is ready to start potty training, it can be a frustrating process for all. These strategies can make things easier on your and your child.

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Before You Plan any Summer Adventures with your Kids

If taking adventures and creating fun experiences for your family matters to you, it’s possible to make it work. You just might need to shift your perspective.

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5 Budget-Friendly Tips for Hitting the Open Road this Summer

On a family road trip, the good outweighs the bad, and even the bad always makes for a funny memory. Here are five tips for making the most of it.

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Father's Day Has Always Been About Ties

The history of Father's Day proves that it is a Hallmark holiday, but not for the reasons you think. Take the chance to tell your dad how you feel about him.

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Do Full Moons Really Induce Labor?

Although some studies concluded there is no direct link between childbirth and the lunar phases, nurses, midwives, doctors, and pregnant women see a connection.

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Getting Your Kid Ready for Their First Time Flying

It’s natural to be anxious about how the flight will go and whether it will be as magical as the children had imagined. These tips will prepare your kid, and you!

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What to Consider When Baby and Toddler Proofing Your Home

There’s no way to completely limit baby's exposure to risks. Yet, there are some practical steps you can take to ensure that they can be in a safe environment.

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The Real Reason You Should Garden With Your Kids

You can garden with your kids without leaving the house or changing out of your pajamas. Best of all, it will save you at least one trip to the grocery store.

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How To Spend More Time Outside As a Family

While the benefits of spending time outdoors are clear, it can be hard to come up with activities that everyone will enjoy. Here are ideas for family fun.

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I Don't Mind That My Toddler Has No Interest in Potty Training

Despite my efforts, my toddler has yet to demonstrate any real interest in potty training. And that is fine with me, at least for right now. Here’s why.

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10 Ways to Ensure Your Next Family Road Trip is a Success

Family road trips don't have to be a National Lampoon-esque disaster. Especially if you keep these tips in mind.

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No, Really, Your Kids Need to Do Chores

As a member of the household, and in the interest of building skills that they'll need for a lifetime, your kids should be doing chores. Here's the case for why.

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Why Awe Should Be on Your Summer Vacation Checklist

The most powerful way that our children can be transformed by a trip is if they feel a sense of awe during this time. Here's how to bring awe along.

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4 Essential Truths About Camping with Kids

AA may be responsible for the popularity of the Serenity Prayer, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t perfect in other situations, like taking your kids camping.

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Foster Care: Here's What You Need to Know

More than 400,000 kids are in foster care across the U.S. The foster system is facing a crisis due to a shortage of foster parents and foster homes.

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Day Trips: The Perfect Summer Adventure on a Budget

With these eight strategies, you can successfully hit the road with your kids in a way that doesn’t leave you swearing off one-day family fun forever.

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10 Tips for Toddler Camping Like a Boss

We usually take our three-year-old camping for a weekend about half a dozen times every summer, so these 10 tips are rooted in our personal experiences.

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Why Sake Should Be Every Parent’s Go-To Drink

Despite the recent takedown of "Wine Mom Culture," there are ways for parents to enjoy a hard earned drink at the end of the day.

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Breaking Up with my Tired Mom Identity

I’ll never forget the moment when I finally saw how others saw me: as an exhausted parent.

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5 Reasons Moms Make Great Business Owners

Mothers, like business owners, are required to be multi-tasking experts. Both need to plan, execute, adapt, problem-solve and delegate. The two jobs go hand in hand.

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5 Tips to Master Baby and Toddler Sleep on the Go

With disrupted rhythms and routines, long flights, new places, and jet lag, sleep while traveling is hard. Here are 5 ways to make life a little easier.

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What To Do When Sleep Is Not an Option

When you're running a sleep deficit, you need a surplus in the other areas of your well-being to balance it out. Here are some ways to get through.