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How to Potty Train in 12 Months – And Why It’s Easier Than 3 Days
When you go to Google and type “how to potty train in”, these are the options you have to choose from. Three days. A weekend. One day?! I have to admit that sounds pretty dang good, and I’m sure those...
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10 Books That Will Calm Your Kid Down at Bedtime
Inside: With a high-energy kid, the wrong bedtime story can fire them up. But these 10 bedtime stories for kids actually help your kid slow down for sleep. Nearly every night, my kids fight sleep like...
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The Hidden Danger of Nightly Homework Battles
Inside: We’ve seen the research, and we see what nightly homework battles do to our kids. The good news? We have the power to opt out, and the first step is easy. Homework in elementary school is...
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The Magic Phrase to Stop Kids From Asking Why 70 Million Times a Day
Inside: We might not understand the real reason our kids ask, “Why?” But here’s the why behind the why’s, plus the magic phrase to stop kids asking why all day. I have a love-hate relationship with...
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The Actual Reason Why Three Kids Is the Most Stressful Number
Inside: According to one survey, three kids is the most stressful number to have. Having four kids is supposed to be less stressful. Here’s the real reason why. According to some random online survey,...
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How to Be a Happy Mom: Science Says Do These 7 Things {Printable}
Inside: Want a game-changer for how to be a happy mom? Here’s a toolbox of quick happiness boosts backed by science, plus a cheat sheet you can download and hang on your fridge. The whole house shook...
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How to Get Better Sleep As a Sleep-Deprived Mom (Yes, Really)
Inside: Most advice for the sleep-deprived mom is about better sleep for your kid. But these proven sleep hacks are about how to get better sleep for yourself. If I had a whole day free to do whatever...
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Why Every Parent Should Know the Magic 5:1 Ratio – And How to Do It {Printable}
Inside: After a negative interaction with your child, it’s hard to see how to connect with your child and close the gap. Which is why you need the magic 5:1 ratio. Yesterday, a library book ruined my...
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When You Discipline Your Child, Saying This Is a Big Mistake
Inside: When you discipline your child, remember this 3-step trick that will help you get through those tough parenting moments while also helping your child learn. We’d just collected my third grader...
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The 5 Best Comebacks to “You Have Your Hands Full”
Inside: When you’re out in public with your kids, well-meaning strangers often say, “You have your hands full!” Try these kind responses to set the record straight. Since our third little one joined...
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This Is the Dime That Stopped My Heart
This is the dime. The dime I saw on the garage floor as I passed by with a trash bag in one hand and a baby on my other hip. The dime I did not stop to pick up even though I made a mental note to do it...
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How to Raise Your Son to Be Feminist – And Why That Word Is Important
Inside: Listen for these 5 things when chatting with your boys. These simple but powerful steps for how to raise a feminist son are something every parent can do. The other day, my friend Hilary shared...
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Forget Candyland! This Is the Best List of Board Games for All Ages
Inside: Most lists of board games for all ages include boring games that adults can’t stand. This list is different. These games really are for the whole family. Sometimes the daily grind of family...
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Dear Kids, On the Days I Fail…
Inside: If you feel like you’re failing as a parent, read this beautiful letter from one mom to her kids. Dear kids, Sometimes I wake up in the morning, and I see that you’ve grown over night. Your...
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12 Best Interactive Books for Kids That Will Get the Wiggles Out
Inside: These interactive books for kids are perfect for high-energy kids because they give your little one a chance to move and burn energy while you read. (And you’ll love them too!) I can’t get my...
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The Hair Tie Trick That Will Make You Go From Angry Mom to Happy Mom
Inside: It’s normal to feel like an angry mother sometimes. But if you’re snapping at your kid more than you feel comfortable with, grab 5 hair ties and do this. A couple months ago while my husband...
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30 Photos of Boys Playing With Dolls That Will Make You Go “Awww”
Inside: Why don’t we see more photos of boys playing with dolls? Boys who practice nurturing skills grow into caring husbands and fathers, and that’s a good thing. Have you heard of the Strong Is the...
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One Powerful Word That Will Inspire a Kid Who Says, “I Can’t Do It!”
Inside: The most common response to negative self-talk in children doesn’t work. When your kid says, “I can’t do it,” use this powerful word to inspire her. When my 3-year-old is learning how to do...
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How to Make Time Slow Down So You Can Enjoy Your Kids
Inside: If you’re tired of people saying, “Enjoy it while it lasts!” but still feel a bit panicky at how fast time moves, here’s how to bottle the most special moments using the best creative ways to...
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Boys And Their Frenemies: What Every Parent Should Know
Inside: Boys have frenemies, too. When you need to know how to stop relational aggression, try these powerful parenting tricks. Girls and their frenemies. “Mean” girls. Emotional bullying between...
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