My family

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   My family

   10 Holiday photo backdrop ideas

   By Mary McCoy on Nov 16, 2014

   Backdrop it like it's hot
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   My little kid

   Teaching kids about God without choosing a specific sect

   By Molly Smith on Oct 5, 2014

   Under God, without religion?
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   My family

   How to foster your preteen's uniqueness

   By Mary McCoy on Oct 5, 2014

   When adolescence and originality collide
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   My little kid

   Free play matters

   By Katie Hurley, LCSW on Oct 4, 2014

   Why kids need free play during the school year
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   My little kid

   Is your child old enough to chew gum?

   By Maureen Wallace on Oct 3, 2014

   Tips to determine when to let your child chew gum
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   My little kid

   Teach your child with special needs the difference between teasing and bullying

   By Maureen Wallace on Oct 2, 2014

   Parents and therapists draw distinctions between "all in good fun" and "hurtful."
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   Feeding baby

   How to avoid phthalates in your child's diet

   By Katie Kavulla on Oct 2, 2014

   Keep your baby safe from these harmful chemicals
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   My little kid

   I taught my preschooler to read

   By Sarah Kovac on Sep 29, 2014

   Sharing this special process with my little one is so easy and fun
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   My family

   When you and your partner disagree over discipline

   By Sarah Kovac on Sep 27, 2014

   Parenting is a team sport. Here are some tips to keep it that way
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    My teen

    Hookah could be killing your teen

    By Michelle Maffei on Sep 26, 2014

    Study finds hookah smoking worse than cigarettes
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    My family

    3 Bloggers with awesome blended-family stories

    By Mary McCoy on Sep 23, 2014

    These families prove blended is beautiful
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    My family

    Why I'll watch Monster High with my daughter, and enjoy it

    By Julie Sprankles on Sep 22, 2014

    Monster High: Freaky Fusion is high on acceptance and positive self-image
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    My little kid

    How to deal with separation anxiety in kids

    By Galit Breen on Sep 22, 2014

    Separation anxiety 101
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    My big kid

    Should I bring my child to a funeral?

    By Maria Mora on Sep 20, 2014

    How do you know if your child is ready?
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    My family

    Foster parents on how they infuse good habits into their children’s lives

    By Kim Grundy on Sep 17, 2014

    Foster parents share tips on building a strong family bond
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    My tween

    How to improve preteen sibling relationships

    By Kim Grundy on Sep 17, 2014

    Moms share: How I got my tweens to stop fighting
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    My little kid

    How to nurture your introverted child

    By Sarah Kovac on Sep 17, 2014

    Don't just tell everyone she's shy
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    My big kid

    Kindness vs. competition

    By Katie Hurley, LCSW on Sep 17, 2014

    Why you need to teach good sportsmanship
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    My family

    Sad kids' haircuts that will make you laugh

    By Sarah Kovac on Sep 14, 2014

    These kids found the scissors, and the results are hilarious
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    My little kid

    How to host a pirate play date

    By Angela Amman on Sep 11, 2014

    Ideas for a pirate-approved play date