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Parenting
Four things my four-year-old already knows about sex
My son’s language might come as a surprise to some, but I think every preschooler should be as well versed in the basics of sex ed, including the fact that sex feels good.
5 minutes
Family life
When my son discovered that stay-at-home moms exist
While I love my boys with a depth and passion I didn’t know was possible before I became a parent, I would never be a stay-at-home mom.
7 minutes
Preschool
How to know if your preschooler is struggling with anxiety
While some stress over being apart from a parent is normal, here's what to do when this anxiety is affecting your kid's day-to-day life.
4 minutes
Parenting
I hyphenated my kid's last name—four years later, I changed my mind
Turns out a having a hyphenated name is a real pain. After four years of constantly correcting my kid’s name we decided to change it and create a mash-up.
5 minutes
Preschool
What do you do if you think your kid's preschool teacher doesn’t like them?
If you’re worried that your child isn’t being treated with respect and kindness by their preschool or daycare teacher, here are steps to help the situation.
9 minutes
Parenting
What I learned after forcing my baby to sit on Santa’s lap
Blindly following this tradition made me ignore all the usual ways I respected and protected my child
8 minutes
Baby health
How to use a baby sling safely
New US guidelines for baby slings make it easier for parents to understand how to position baby properly.
5 minutes
Pregnancy
How La Leche League saved me
When I got to a La Leche League meeting and one mom offered to hold my baby and yet another offered me a “lactation cookie,” I started to bawl.
6 minutes
Family health
It’s about time that laundry pods get a safer design
Laundry pods pose a poisoning risk for kids, and New York state legislators are trying to do something about that. Here’s why those pods need a new look.
3 minutes
Family health
Is your pediatrician's waiting room making your child sick?
The American Academy of Pediatrics recently released guidelines on illness prevention. Is your child's doctor following them?
4 minutes