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When did being an average student become a bad thing?

When did being an average student become a bad thing?

We live in an era where achieving average grades or performance is seen as deficient—but some people are challenging that assumption.

Sara Lindberg

I made my kids eat crickets

I made my kids eat crickets

Crickets are a nutritious, environmentally friendly and sustainable food option. Are they yummy? One mom serves up bug crackers, energy bars and smoothies.

Sheri Segal Glick

Still horny after all these kids

Still horny after all these kids

Jessica Goode* can't wait to get into her husband's pants—once their three kids are asleep, of course.

Today's Parent

This toddler and tween show the power of song in viral video

This toddler and tween show the power of song in viral video

Every word this two-year-old can speak, he learned through singing.

Rob Jowett

7 times these TV moms nailed parenting

7 times these TV moms nailed parenting

These TV mothers have exceptional kids and exceptional parenting styles to match. Here are some of our fave small-screen mom moments.

Valerie Howes

The importance of teaching kids to trust their gut

The importance of teaching kids to trust their gut

Nearly 90 percent of children who experience sexual abuse know their abuser. It’s important that they can trust their own instincts.

Nadine Thornhill

How to help your non-verbal child communicate

How to help your non-verbal child communicate

When speech doesn’t come easily, your nonverbal child can use other high- and low-tech tools and strategies to get their message across.

Arlene Karidis

Was having kids a mistake?

Was having kids a mistake?

With mounting parenting pressures, missed career opportunities, not to mention sheer exhaustion, a growing number of women are thinking the unthinkable: "I regret having kids."

Anne Kingston, Maclean's

10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

10 things NOT to say to the parents of a kid with autism

It’s not always easy to know what to say when someone mentions their kid has ASD—these pointers will help keep your autism talk on track.

Joel Yanofsky

It’s true—motherhood is making you smarter!

It’s true—motherhood is making you smarter!

Although the debate continues, the connotations of the terms “baby brain” or “mommy brain” increasingly seem misleading.

Alexandra Shimo

10 signs you're probably done having kids

10 signs you're probably done having kids

Not sure if your family's complete yet? Here are 10 telltale signs you're probably done having kids.

Ashley Bennion

10 signs you're probably not done having kids

10 signs you're probably not done having kids

Not sure if your family’s complete yet? Here are 10 telltale signs you’re probably not done having kids.

Ashley Bennion

Take it from the pros: 18 tips for keeping your kids' stuff organized

Take it from the pros: 18 tips for keeping your kids' stuff organized

These solutions from daycare workers and child-development experts will help you conquer the household chaos that comes with having kids.

Cathie Kryczka

I never imagined a second pregnancy would be this hard

I never imagined a second pregnancy would be this hard

My doctor told me not to lift my 6-year-old with cerebral palsy during my second pregnancy, but this put a gap between us that I worried wouldn't go away.

Anchel Krishna

11 parenting trends that will affect you in 2018

11 parenting trends that will affect you in 2018

Parenting in 2018 will throw the spotlight on feminism, marijuana culture, longer parental leaves, better food choices and adorable baby names.

Claire Sibonney

10 ways the mom experience is different when you're an introvert

10 ways the mom experience is different when you're an introvert

I've never really minded being an introvert in a world geared to extroverts. But everything changed when I had kids.

Joanna Myers

7 parenting trends we hope will finally die in 2018

7 parenting trends we hope will finally die in 2018

From ridiculously elaborate cake-smash photos to handmade leprechaun traps (they're a thing!), here are the parenting trends that I'm so totally over.

Kristen Thompson

How to send the right message about alcohol to your kids

How to send the right message about alcohol to your kids

I don’t have to turn myself into a prohibitionist—and I shouldn’t—for the sake of my kids. But I can start some important conversations.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

How much is too much when it comes to alcohol?

We all know that moderation in all things is the key to health. But what does moderation actually mean when it comes to alcohol?

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

7 health risks you take with every drink of alcohol

7 health risks you take with every drink of alcohol

We’ve done a fairly good job of talking about the risks of smoking. Alcohol, carries health risks as well and yet there are no standard warnings on labels.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem