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relationships

This kid reads Harry Potter novels every night. Mine snacks on crayons and can't repeat a simple pattern in a game of Simon.

I shouldn’t compare my kid to others but his BFF is a freakin’ genius

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Parenting

After I became a dad, my social life atrophied, practically overnight. I knew being a parent would change things, but I’m grappling with the loneliness.

I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent

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Dads

With variants spreading more easily, whole families are coming down with COVID. If you know a family that is sick, here's what they need most.

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friendship

From handling first crushes and anxiety to when you should start music lessons and talk about Santa, learn all about how to support your school-aged kids. 

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I can't believe I showed up to meet your newborn without food, and I'll never refer to my dog as my fur baby again.

To my friends with babies, I'd like to apologize

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New baby

"The girls race at each other, ready to make up for lost time. But the parents hiss to step away, move back, stay six feet apart."

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

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There are no guarantees your kids will be besties when they grow up, but how you parent can impact their relationship in adulthood.

Sibling relationships: Will your kids be friends as adults?

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Siblings

There may come a time when frenemy issues arise. Here’s how to help your child survive a bout with their personal Regina George.

Mean kids: How to deal with frenemies

School

Now this is a story all about how Bert and Ernie became best friends!

Find out how Bert and Ernie met in this super cute Fresh Prince parody

Sesame Street

Blogs

You'll never guess what makes this boy and his new cat the perfect pair

Family pets

KinderPerfect is the parenting version of the popular party game—and it's pretty hilarious. Grab all your mom friends and get the party started.

This new game is Cards Against Humanity for parents and it's a riot

Games

They say it takes a village to raise a child. But what if you don't have one?

How to build a parenting village

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Should you quit your job to be a stay-at-home mom?

How to make mom friends when you're an introvert

Why is "help" a four-letter word for moms?

Parenting style

Dealing with puppy love, first kisses and questions about boyfriends or girlfriends? Here's what you should know about your kid's first crush.

How to handle your child's first crush

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Age-by-age guide to talking to kids about sex

When you catch your kid masturbating (awk-ward!)

Why you should talk to your daughter about oral sex

Valentine's Day

OK, maybe you kind of hate them. Here's how to cope with your kid's rude and mean beloved BFF.

What to do when you don't like your kid's BFF

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friendship

How to be helpful when a family you care about is in crisis

Nothing prepares you for the moment your best mom-friend moves away

I shouldn’t compare my kid to others but his BFF is a freakin’ genius

I never expected to lose so many friends after becoming a parent

What to drop off at your friend's house if everyone has COVID

What to do when your kid's best friend is a bad influence

To my friends with babies, I'd like to apologize

Friendships interrupted: how the pandemic takes away the whispers of childhood

Will your kids be friends as adults?

Mean kids: How to deal with frenemies

Find out how Bert and Ernie met in this super cute Fresh Prince parody

You'll never guess what makes this boy and his new cat the purrfect pair

This new game is Cards Against Humanity for parents, and it's a riot

How to build a village

How to handle your child's first crush

What to do when you hate your kid's best friend