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5 Tips for Working Moms (And Dads!) to Survive Back to School

From the moment my daughter got out of school in May to the end of July, was a complete blur.

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Don’t Make These 3 Common Parenting Mistakes

There’s no secret formula to raising kids, no 10 easy steps that can guarantee the outcome. Raising human beings isn’t

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How to Raise Kind, Respectful Kids

James, age seven, and Elizabeth, age five, “fought constantly,” usually because Elizabeth would try to do whatever James was doing.

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Understanding Your Teen’s Brain

Most parents are so mesmerized by their baby, toddler and child, they don’t know what to do when they get

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How to Add Books to Your Home Library

Make it a weekly family activity to visit the public library. Be open minded about what your kids choose. It

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Teacher Appreciation Week: 7 Easy Gifts

Teachers are real-life superheroes. They educate, innovate, encourage and support. Every day they touch the lives of millions of children

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How to Choose the Best Summer Program for Your Child

As summer approaches, parents are once again faced with the daunting yearly challenge—how do I choose the best summer program

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Secret to Getting Children to Read

My main character A.J.—the narrator of My Weird School, my series for six to 10-year-olds—says at the beginning of every

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How to Talk to Your Kids About The News

It can be tempting as a parent to corral and contain your child’s emotions when they encounter difficult news, but

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The Crisis Zone: What to Do About The News

Many of us are worried about how our children may be responding to the tragic school shootings, sexual abuse and

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