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Let us help navigate daily life with your growing family, with everything from kids’ craft and activity ideas to advice on discipline and birthday party inspiration.

Can my pet make my baby sick?

Can my pet make my baby sick?

Pets can reduce the risk of allergies and asthma for babies, but can they also pass on diseases? Here are the facts you need to know.

Dr. Dina Kulik

I’m scared to tell my anxious child about my Zoloft

I’m scared to tell my anxious child about my Zoloft

I’ve never been troubled by the idea of taking an SSRI, but suddenly I’d do anything to avoid telling my anxious child. Maybe because he's so much like me.

Amy Macfarlane

How to decorate garden cupcakes

How to decorate garden cupcakes

Dirt is pretty delicious—when it comes in crumbled cookie form. This cupcake is perfect for a garden-themed baby shower and is so easy to make.

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This is the average screen time for kids. How do your kids measure up?

This is the average screen time for kids. How do your kids measure up?

A new report reveals kids are getting more than two hours of screen time a day, and the way they use devices is changing.

Claire Gagne

Scientists may have found a cause—and a cure—for dyslexia

Scientists may have found a cause—and a cure—for dyslexia

New research has found that a slight difference in the eyes of those with dyslexia may affect the images their brains receive.

Valerie Howes

How to decorate snow cone cupcakes

How to decorate snow cone cupcakes

You can enjoy snow cones year-round thanks to this snow cone cupcake. It's loaded with sprinkles and is so easy to make. So get ready to decorate.

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How to decorate cat cupcakes

How to decorate cat cupcakes

Meow! If your little kitten is asking for a cat-themed party then we have the perfect treat for you. Here's how to make adorable cat cupcakes.

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How to decorate monster cupcakes

How to decorate monster cupcakes

Most monsters are scary, but this one is super cute—and delicious. Watch how to make monster cupcakes, the perfect treat for your next Halloween party.

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34 adorable Shopkins toys

34 adorable Shopkins toys

Once you shop…you can’t stop! Literally. Here’s a list of the cutest Shopkins toys that your Lil’ Shoppie will totally love.

Jessica Spera

How to make a typography pumpkin

How to make a typography pumpkin

Want to make one of those pinterest-worthy pumpkins, but don’t want to go to tons of trouble? We have a hack using big letter stickers that makes it easy.

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This was not my dream. But I’m glad I chose to be a single mom

This was not my dream. But I’m glad I chose to be a single mom

This was not my dream. My dream was to live happily ever after! But if I kept waiting for one dream to happen, I might miss out entirely on both.

Athena Reich

5 quick and easy ways to jack your lantern

5 quick and easy ways to jack your lantern

Here are five super easy and creative pumpkin carving ideas. Beware—you will have the best jack-o'-lantern on the block.

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How to do a crossover ponytail

How to do a crossover ponytail

Looking for a way to update your basic ponytail? The crossover pony is easy to do, but it gives you a very polished and elegant look.

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A eulogy for the boy I never had

A eulogy for the boy I never had

My son just received yet another diagnosis. He may never talk, may never walk alone to school. It’s time for me to mourn what I thought he could be.

Charlotte Dobo

Magic time: Easy paper clip trick for kids

Magic time: Easy paper clip trick for kids

Are you kids ready to perform a little magic. Chris Westfall shows you how to bend a paper clip with the power of your mind.

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13 immune-boosting recipes you should probably eat

13 immune-boosting recipes you should probably eat

Fortify your family against cold and flu season with these immune-boosting power foods.

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Motherhood has meant facing my greatest fear

Motherhood has meant facing my greatest fear

Becoming a mother has pushed me beyond my comfort zone so many times. But there was one fear I finally had to face: It was time to learn how to drive.

Natalie Stechyson

How to write a birthday message on a cake

How to write a birthday message on a cake

So you want to write "Happy birthday" on a cake, but you're worried it will be crooked or the letters will be different sizes. We have the hack for you.

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Visiting the dentist when your kid has special needs

Visiting the dentist when your kid has special needs

Kids with conditions such as autism, Down syndrome and sensory processing disorder may need extra care to make dental trips a success.

Arlene Karidis

10 reasons the holidays at Disney rock

10 reasons the holidays at Disney rock

They double down on magic at the Happiest Place on Earth.

Leah Rumack