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"The Boke of Chyldren” 6 Centuries-Old Lessons for Modern Parents

Oh, your baby doesn't sleep? Well, turns out they haven't for at least 500 years.

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Nurture When Needed- Lessons of Parenting Learned While Gardening

Compost is another good metaphor: present failures will yield future successes.

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You Can Do It! A Pep Talk for Parents During Cold & Flu Season

Of course there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.

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The Highs and Lows of Working at Home

It's all fun and games until your "co-worker" maniacally smashes crackers into the carpet.

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How Not to Be a Dipshit Parent: Installment A

A tenet that used to annoy me, but now brings me a measure of comfort: It is what it is. Things are what they are.

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10 Things Today's Kids Do That We Never Did

At the risk of sounding ancient, these moments stand in stark contrast to my upbringing and what was deemed acceptable.

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Help Your Kid Overcome a No-Win Situation

Helping children understand their underlying beliefs enables them to skillfully navigate the conflicting and harmful messages they receive.

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How to Raise an Adult Who Remains Civil Even When They Disagree

Well, the last few months have been fun, right?

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What I Worry I'll Impart on My Daughter

I’m scared of all the ways I am unfit to be a mother of a daughter.

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Maybe Don't Read These "Kid's Books" to Actual Kids

Could make for some uncomfortable questions.

Parenthood Father talks with his scared teenage daughter

The Most Effective Way to Talk Responsibility With Teens

Post it in a common space for all to see and use it as living, working document.

Finding Calm During the Wild After-School Rush

This is a submission in our monthly contest. January’s theme is "Wild." After school is probably the most unstructured time of my day. As a stay-at-home mom and freelance writer, I work hard to mak...

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10 Ways to Give Your Kid's Self Control a Boost

And no, you don't have to duct tape their arms to their sides.

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Teaching Our Kids to Be Losers

Losing is the first step in teaching our kids to succeed.

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How to Monitor Your Kid's Phone Without Feeling Like a Snoop

It's not like when your parents read your diary.

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The One Room in My House Where You Won't Find Pictures of My Kids

Sorry, kids. This one belongs to your dad and me.

Parenthood Baby Girl Sleeping In A Car Seat.
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In Case Parenting Isn't Scary Enough, Introducing- Night Terrors

Just waiting around for Rod Sterling to drop in.