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Christmas gifts for dad

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Learning

Why you should buy a Kindle or Fire for your kid

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Reviews & Stuff

11 gifts that will make new parents’ lives easier

A weekly guide to a healthy pregnancy

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Diet

Healthy snacking tips for kids

Breastfeeding tips: How to get baby to latch properly and make breastfeeding comfortable

Daily Grind

Breastfeeding tips: How to get baby to latch properly and make breastfeeding comfortable

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Reviews & Stuff

Children’s books you won’t mind reading again and again

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Health & Safety

Warning signs of suicide in children and teens

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Learning

Why you should buy a Kindle or Fire for your kid

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Behavior

What to do if your teen hates school

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Health & Safety

How to help kids lose weight the healthy way

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Learning

Storytime for kids: Short and long term benefits

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Daily Grind

Birthing classes and why you need them

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Learning

6 ways to approach the return to school

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Activities

Benefits of reading to infants: Why you should start from birth

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Behavior

When your kid is the class troublemaker

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Daily Grind

Not your grandma’s knickers: The best pocket diapers and why you should use them

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Diet

Recipes to increase dairy intake for your teens

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Diet

School lunch vs. packed lunch: Which is healthier for your kids?

Healthy eating for the whole family

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Diet

10 healthy fish recipes kids will actually eat

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Diet

Real Food for Pregnancy: The Science and Wisdom of Optimal Prenatal Nutrition: Book Review

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Diet

Nutrition labels simplified

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Diet

Hide and seek with nutrients

Back to school

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Learning

Preschool prep: How to prepare your child for the first day of preschool

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Diet

School lunch vs. packed lunch: Which is healthier for your kids?

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Behavior

What to do if your teen hates school

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Learning

The Disintegrating Student: Struggling but Smart, Falling Apart, and How to Turn It Around: Book Review

Reading

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Activities

Virtual storytime: The best storytime channels for toddlers online

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Learning

How to teach a child to read: 8 pre-reading activities

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Learning

Storytime for kids: Short and long term benefits

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Reading and the beauty of it

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Controlling your spouse vs. when your spouse is controlling

We all have an innate need to be in control and make choices, but what happens when this goes a bit too far? Gaining an understanding of why some people need more control than others will help you learn how to respond without ceding your own power.
Lifestyle

Going through menopause with kids

Navigating menopause can be a challenge at any age. For those going through early menopause while raising children, experiencing mood swings, sleep disruption, and hot flashes can be even more of a struggle.
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How to leave an abusive relationship

Making the decision to leave an abusive relationship can be complex. In this article, we discuss ways to prepare for leaving an abusive relationship and measures you can take to empower yourself in this decision.
Health & Safety Lifestyle

Diaper bag essentials: What should be in your diaper bag?

Not sure what to pack in your baby’s bag? Here is the ultimate diaper bag checklist with the diaper bag essentials you need for your baby or toddler.
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Mindfulness for kids: Teaching your child to pay attention to the present moment in an accepting manner

Mindfulness is a self-regulatory process that focuses on bringing awareness to each moment. By teaching your kids mindfulness practices from an early age, you can improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
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How to host the perfect kids birthday party

Throwing a perfect birthday party for your kid doesn’t need to be overwhelming and stressful. Use these easy steps as guidelines to make their next birthday bash memorable.
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The case against C-section on demand

In recent years, the number of C-sections on demand has gone up. Many women choose it because they believe it’s the safest method for both mom and baby. Yet, research shows a C-section may not be the safer alternative.
Health & Safety Lifestyle

Gentle parenting vs. permissive parenting

Gentle parenting isn’t the same as permissive parenting. Learn the difference and help your children become independent, socially accepted, academically successful, resilient, and empathetic.
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Chess for kids: What you should know

Wondering when and how to introduce your child to chess? From the right age and chess board to the best chess books and apps for kids, we have you covered.
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Indoor activities for kids that will keep them entertained

Looking for indoor activities for kids? Here are some ideas that will help you keep your young ones busy inside this winter.
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Controlling your spouse vs. when your spouse is controlling

We all have an innate need to be in control and make choices, but what happens when this goes a bit too far? Gaining an understanding of why some people need more control than others will help you learn how to respond without ceding your own power.
Lifestyle

Going through menopause with kids

Navigating menopause can be a challenge at any age. For those going through early menopause while raising children, experiencing mood swings, sleep disruption, and hot flashes can be even more of a struggle.
Health & Safety Lifestyle

How to leave an abusive relationship

Making the decision to leave an abusive relationship can be complex. In this article, we discuss ways to prepare for leaving an abusive relationship and measures you can take to empower yourself in this decision.
Health & Safety Lifestyle

Diaper bag essentials: What should be in your diaper bag?

Not sure what to pack in your baby’s bag? Here is the ultimate diaper bag checklist with the diaper bag essentials you need for your baby or toddler.
Daily Grind Reviews & Stuff

Mindfulness for kids: Teaching your child to pay attention to the present moment in an accepting manner

Mindfulness is a self-regulatory process that focuses on bringing awareness to each moment. By teaching your kids mindfulness practices from an early age, you can improve their physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
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