Why Can’t We Fall Asleep? - The New Yorker

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The 9 Circles of Parenting Hell, Illustrated

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Limbo. Hoarding. Wrath. Scabies. Just a few of the nine circles of parenting hell, illustrated by Sarah Woodard.

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Cool, Unique Ways Cities Are Encouraging Play | A new way to play | Toca Boca

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Can we rely on the internet to teach our children?

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The (Unofficial) Children’s Book Animal Kingdom Power Rankings

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Armadillos get no respect in children's books; they're at the bottom of the fictional food chain. Where do all the other animals rank? Glad you asked.

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How to encourage self motivation in your kids

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Thoughtful encouragement is a powerful way to rid you and your family or your classroom of sticker charts, bribing, and reminding forever.

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5 links to share with your curious kids (week of 7/4/2015)

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Celebrating Freedom and Unity as Family

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I live in Vermont, where the state motto is Freedom and Unity. This sums up America's seemingly opposite ideals; it also describes an ideal family dynamic.

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(Questionable) parenting tricks that work like that a charm

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Over the years, I've picked up some really effective parenting tricks, that—as a generous fellow parent—I feel obligated to share with you now.

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8 Tips for Enjoying Live Music Concerts With Your Kids

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Some of the most enduring family memories come from enjoying music together - especially live and in person. Here are 8 lessons to make concerts with kids even better.

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A Phys Ed Teacher Battles Tight Budgets And Childhood Obesity : NPR Ed : NPR

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Talking to Your Kids About Same-Sex Marriage

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Summer binge watch essentials: a non-comprehensive list

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There was a time, before I became a parent, that I used to read for fun. I’d read and read and read and form opinions and feel competent and smart Nowadays (i.e. days when I use words like “nowadays”), with two young kids and the energy level of a slug, the reading doesn’t happen so much. I tried to get back into the joy of books but it felt like work, usually at a time when work was the last thing I wanted to do.

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Plan your best 4th of July cookout with these 10 free guides

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Millennials Are Different Than Any Other Generation In History: Here’s Why

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As millennials enter the workforce, some worry that they are entitled, narcissistic and lazy. Here's the truth about how millennials are different.

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100 Percent Is Overrated - The Atlantic

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Millennials More Supportive of Working Moms than Previous Generations 

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A New Communion

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We moms and dads spend hours on social media. Much has been written about its adverse effects, but there's also light and beauty in this new forum.

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SCOTUS 2015: For Kennedy, it was about the children.

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SCOTUS legalizes same-sex marriage, and the world just got a little better for our kids

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Recognition for same-sex parents (or as we call them, parents)

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We are thrilled about today's Supreme Court’s ruling that the Constitution guarantees Americans a right to same-sex marriage.

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Best links of the week

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5 links to share with your curious kids (week of 6/26/15)

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Find their natural strengths and learning will follow 

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