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10 tantrum tamers that actually work

10 tantrum tamers that actually work

Kid in full-on tantrum mode? Try one (or more!) of these 10 tactics to calm him down.

Andrea Nair

How I tried to conquer my kid’s performance anxiety

How I tried to conquer my kid’s performance anxiety

"Like her mom, Camilla will dance like nobody’s watching, until it turns out someone is."

Ellen Himelfarb

Do you hate your kid's friend's parents?

Do you hate your kid's friend's parents?

If you hate your kid's friend's parents, you're not alone. Here's help.

Lisa van de Geyn

4 Ways to Stop Nose Picking That Actually Work

4 Ways to Stop Nose Picking That Actually Work

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#ThisIsMyLife: Parent Betrayals

#ThisIsMyLife: Parent Betrayals

There are just some things your kids will never forgive you for.

Leah Rumack

12 wonderful winter crafts to wipe away cabin fever

12 wonderful winter crafts to wipe away cabin fever

Stuck inside on a snowy day? These winter crafts will entertain the kids as you wait out that blizzard.

Kevin John Siazon

The debate: Is getting a dog a good idea when you have little kids?

The debate: Is getting a dog a good idea when you have little kids?

This husband and wife disagree on whether it’s a terrific—or terrible—idea to add a dog to their growing family this winter.

Emily Senger

Ryan Gosling can't get enough of Eva Mendes and their two daughters

Ryan Gosling can't get enough of Eva Mendes and their two daughters

Jessica Spera

How to raise spiritual kids

How to raise spiritual kids

Being spiritual isn’t limited to only religion. Incorporating spirituality into your kid’s lives can highly benefit them.

Reva Seth

6 ways to keep your kids' behaviour in check during the holidays

6 ways to keep your kids' behaviour in check during the holidays

From sugar high's to tantrums, how to have your kids on their best behaviour when visiting family this holiday season.

Claire Gagne

Can you afford a second baby?

Can you afford a second baby?

Calculating the cost of raising a second kid can be a harrowing experience. We did the math.

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How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

How to turn baby things into baby keepsakes

These seven ideas for turning your special baby things into baby keepsakes will ensure your first year memories last forever.

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What to know when raising a bilingual toddler

What to know when raising a bilingual toddler

Here’s why so many parents today want to their baby to be a bilingual toddler, and how to do the same for your kid.

Melissa Carter

6 times Evil Kermit was all of us

6 times Evil Kermit was all of us

Because you have to succumb to the dark side sometimes.

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8 fun and easy felt crafts for kids

8 fun and easy felt crafts for kids

A stack of felt sheets can be found in almost everyone's craft supplies. So put them to use and make pencil cases, jerseys and more!

Kevin John Siazon

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

At first these parents thought their children’s reluctance was simple shyness. But they soon learned that dealing with selective mutism is never simple.

Amy Baskin

Confession: I would help my picky eater, but I'm afraid of food

Confession: I would help my picky eater, but I'm afraid of food

"I would jump in front of a train to save my children, but I cannot eat a grape for them."

Anonymous

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

These titles will help spark important conversations with your kids about privilege, socioeconomic differences, and empathy for others.

Alex Mlynek

The debate: Do you play-fight with your kids?

The debate: Do you play-fight with your kids?

Astrid van den Broek

How to make non-slip socks

How to make non-slip socks

Not all socks come with that grippy stuff on the bottom. So add it yourself!

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