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Fear factor: How to help a risk-averse kid

Fear factor: How to help a risk-averse kid

Is your kid too timid to ride a bike or go for a swim? There’s such a thing as being too cautious.

Bryan Borzykowski

Behind the scenes with Cat and Nat

Behind the scenes with Cat and Nat

Our cover moms dish on what it’s like to go viral with your bestie and how much they love what they do (trolls included)

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Dad talk: I believe I do very well with chores—my wife would disagree

Dad talk: I believe I do very well with chores—my wife would disagree

Real talk: Are dads really unhelpful when it comes to chores? These dads say they totally help out around the house...but their wives may disagree.

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Dad talk: I'm the parent who always gives into my kids

Dad talk: I'm the parent who always gives into my kids

Are dads really the ones who lay down the law at home? These fathers admit the stereotype of the disciplinarian dad isn't real.

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Dad talk: I am NOT the babysitter

Dad talk: I am NOT the babysitter

You know how some men say they have to babysitting the kids when their partner goes out? These dads are not OK with that!

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Dad talk: I'm affectionate—I need at least 30 kisses a day from my kids

Dad talk: I'm affectionate—I need at least 30 kisses a day from my kids

Dads often get depicted as the stern, unaffectionate parent. But these papas are here to say that that stereotype is totally false.

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Regretting motherhood: What have I done to my life?

Regretting motherhood: What have I done to my life?

I love my kids fiercely. But, there are times when I catch myself dreaming about the life I might have if I weren’t chained to three young kids.

Lola Augustine Brown

Family band on the run: what it’s like taking my kids on tour

Family band on the run: what it’s like taking my kids on tour

Imagine raising two kids under six while on tour with your band—nanny-free. Canadian singer-songwriter and four-time Juno Award nominee Elizabeth Shepherd tells us how she does it.

Elizabeth Shepherd

Dad talk: I just want her to be daddy's little girl forever

Dad talk: I just want her to be daddy's little girl forever

The stereotype of the overprotective dad is very, very real! These dads talk about how no one is getting near their little girl.

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Dad talk: I've changed more diapers than my wife

Dad talk: I've changed more diapers than my wife

We've all heard stories of dads who gag their way through every single diaper change and run away at the smell of a blowout. But not these dads.

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Dad talk: My kids think I'm pretty embarrassing right now

Dad talk: My kids think I'm pretty embarrassing right now

Dad jeans, dad dancing, dad jokes...these papas get real on that "lame dad" stereotype.

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Yay or nay: Humble-bragging about your kids on social media

Yay or nay: Humble-bragging about your kids on social media

What should you never share online. These parents weigh in on humble-bragging about kids online, sharing pictures of baby bums and more.

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Why this mom of a kid with autism is grieving a life her family will never have

Why this mom of a kid with autism is grieving a life her family will never have

The mother of a child with severe autism talks about special needs parenting and the grief, overwhelm and isolation she experiences.

Valerie Howes

Making it through your divorce

Making it through your divorce

How to have a kinder, gentler and cheaper breakup (yes, it is possible).

Dawn Calleja

9 ways more effective than hair ties to punish yourself for being the worst mom ever

9 ways more effective than hair ties to punish yourself for being the worst mom ever

The (Reformed) Idealist Mom blogger says putting hair elastics around your Bad Mommy wrists will remind of you how much you suck. Here are our alternatives.

Leah Rumack

How to plan a Disney vacation when your child has special needs

How to plan a Disney vacation when your child has special needs

Author of Mouse Ears for Everyone, Amy Schinner, shares tips on how to do Disney with kids who have special needs.

Kelsey Miki

When Superman disappoints: What Kevin Pillar's homophobic slur can teach your kid

When Superman disappoints: What Kevin Pillar's homophobic slur can teach your kid

While the Blue Jays player's language was not okay, his words create an important opportunity to talk to kids about acceptable and violent speech.

Britni de la Cretaz

I’m glad some creep grabbed my butt in front of my kids

I’m glad some creep grabbed my butt in front of my kids

How a random assault turned into a teachable moment

Rose Bianchini

Teaching your child with autism to swim could save their life

Teaching your child with autism to swim could save their life

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are especially drawn to water; these tips will help you keep them safe this summer.

Joel Yanofsky

5 things every mom wants

5 things every mom wants

Searching for a gift for Mother's Day or her birthday? This is what the mom in your life really wants.

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