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Kid Made Recipe: Apple Butter and Cinnamon Chips

https://www.facebook.com/HelloParentCo/videos/1770463473221017/ Check out more Kid Made videos on Facebook! Have a kid help you whip up this super tasty snack - classic apple butter, and crunchy ...

Milk This: Our Ludicrous Adventures in Breastfeeding

If we followed every experts' recommendations about breastfeeding, my wife would need four boobs, eight arms, and twelve more hours in the day.

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Giving Up Stability Because I Want Something More

The time for everything is now. And as much as I adore being a mom, I also want to be more.

Why I Stopped Explaining So Much to My Kids

The old adage of "do as I say, and not as I do," doesn't really work. If we want our kids to really listen we need to "do" as well.

Parenthood Parenting as an Introvert: What You Need to Know

Parenting as an Introvert: What You Need to Know

The way an introvert’s brain works best goes directly against "good" parenting and culture. But it doesn't mean you can't do an amazing job.

Beyond Hugs: How to Incorporate More Loving Touch Into Your Kids' Day

Our kids bloom when we hold, hug, kiss and love on them.

6 Ways American Policies Fail to Support Families

Taking time to do anything other than hold a full-time, paying job levies a heavy price for American women. And the proof is in our workplace policies.

43 Easy Ways to Start Taking Better Care of Yourself Today

Caring for ourselves has to be realistic if we're actually going to do it. Here are 43 simple suggestions to get you started.

In Gratitude for Anna Dewdney and Mama Llama

Of the books that teach our kids about the world, the lesson in Llama that Mom and Dad always come back is the sweetest.

Don't Poke the Mama Bear (That's Me, I'm the Mama Bear)

Mess with me and my cubs at your own risk.

Debate Club: Is Academic Redshirting Helpful or Harmful

Academic redshirting is the practice of holding back an of-age child in favor of a real or perceived advantage in school. But is it a good choice?

When It's Time to Tell Your Pacifist Toddler About Aggression

It's difficult to explain that not everyone is always nice or keeps their hands to themselves. But unfortunately, there's no shielding them from it forever.

From Guilt to Addiction: The Eight Stages of Getting a Pedicure

A trip to the nail salon is an hour of bliss. Eventually.

How to Deal With Morning Sickness on the Job

Work is hard. Morning sickness is hard. Combine them and you've got a whole new brand of awful. These tips can help you ride it out gracefully.

8 Ways Being an Introvert Has Helped Me Raise Thoughtful Kids

Introverted parents sometimes have extroverted kids. But that doesn't mean a parent's tendency toward quiet time can't have benefits.

Why You Absolutely Need to Take Care of You

No matter what, caring for ourselves is a matter of urgent importance. It's the difference between living and surviving.

Wise Words About Marriage and Kids From Your 40-Something Friend

As far as marriage is concerned, she's a babe in the nuptial wood and I am a tween. Born long after "Thriller," she can use my words of wisdom.

To My Child: Reflections on Your No Good, Awful Day

Some days pile one disappointment on top of another. But there's always a silver lining if you wait long enough.

The Magic of the One-Day Grounding: Better for Kids, Better for You

Extended punishments often punish the entire family and lose effectiveness over time. Here's another method that disciplines with empowerment.

11 Reasons to Avoid Back-Lying in Childbirth

It may be the most commonly thought of position for childbirth, but back-lying is far from the most ideal.

5 Strategies to Help Your Preschooler Handle Separation Anxiety

Most kids will experience varying levels of separation anxiety at some point in their life. Here are a few strategies for helping your preschooler navigate.

A Childhood Shared: What's the Impact of Growing Up on Facebook?

The things we write about our kids on Facebook will still be there when they're old enough to come looking. What do we want them to find?

Here's What Happened When My 4-Year-Old Started Co-Sleeping

Sleeping arrangements change along with everything else as your children grow older. So for now, I'm a co-sleeping mom who just wants to get some sleep.

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How to Break the Cycle and Raise a Self-Assured Daughter

What’s more important than preparing your daughter to be a good digital citizen is preparing your daughter to be a woman in this world.