Most parents instinctively go into fix-it mode and try to minimize their kid's sadness, but this isn't the best approach.

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Not wiping anyone else's butt—and other parenting milestones to celebrate

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The exhausted parent’s guide to the 2021 federal election in Canada

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Does your kid get overwhelmed by sights and sounds? Do seemingly small things, like clothing tags, really bug them? You might have a highly sensitive child.

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9 signs you have a highly sensitive kid

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