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5 Things to Know about Baby’s First Steps

by Hannah Howard

For your little one, walking means entering a whole new stage of life, where the world is their oyster. Here’s what to know as your little one learns to walk.

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4 Ways To Exercise Safely After Giving Birth

by Yelena Shuster

The first rule of postpartum fit club is you do not go too hard in postpartum fit club. See these four tips to gently waddle your way back onto the mat.

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6 Ways To Sneak In A Workout As A New Mom

by Yelena Shuster

This is not one of those articles encouraging you to workout while still in adult diapers. Wait until you’re cleared by your doctor AND your pelvic floor therapist.

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A Guide to Effective Communication for Co-Parents

by Atty Bruggemann, Esq

Co-parenting with someone you just divorced, civilly and respectfully, may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. But it’s essential. Here's how to manage.

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Why Childcare Can Be an Important Part of a Parent’s Mental Health Toolkit

by Joy Turner

By prioritizing the mental health and wellbeing of parents, we can also improve the mental health and wellbeing of children who pick up on stress at home.

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How (and Why) to Support Fine Motor Skill Development in Toddlers

by Jack Shaw

Fine motor skill development is vital during toddlerhood. Abilities based on small, precise motions are a means to all sorts of various ends - and independence.

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How to Bring Mindfulness to Parenting: A Holistic Approach

by Charlie Fletcher

Parenting can be a hair-pulling affair at the best of times, but mindfulness offers a way to lighten the load. Mindful parenting means fostering active awareness.

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Expecting Twins? Here’s your Survival Guide

Expecting Twins? Here’s your Survival Guide

by Tere Medina

If you’re expecting twins, welcome to an amazing, exhausting adventure! Here are some tips I wish someone had shared with me 2 years ago before mine were born.

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We Need Education about Breastfeeding and Pumping

by Amberlee Venti

Lack of knowledge contributes to how a lactating mother is treated in the workplace, in the mall, on an airplane, pitching to investors...everywhere.

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9 Ways to Assemble an Arsenal of Awesome Babysitters

by Pam Moore

Babysitters are everywhere—if your eyes are open. Finding a great one makes all the difference. Here are some places to find your next excellent sitter.

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How To Help your Children Love Mexican Culture and Tradition

by Tere Medina

Mexican history and culture are magical, vibrant and multifaceted. Help your kids appreciate its rich architecture, art, music, flavors, and festivities.

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How to Ensure Our Youngest Learners Are Ready for School

by Dr. Aimee Ketchum

When it comes to preschool and kindergarten readiness, there is no magic formula to ensure a child’s success. Yet these are ways kids can hit the ground running.

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What Exactly is STEAM Learning and How Does it Help my Kids?

by Emily Glover

When you hear about the relatively new emphasis on STEAM learning, you may wonder how that’s unlike the diversified studies from years past. Here's why it matters.

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6 Tips for Getting Back to a School-Year Bedtime Routine

6 Tips for Getting Back to a School-Year Bedtime Routine

by Carrie Howe

With summer having thrown everyone off schedule, it's a good idea to add "gradually shift bedtime routine" to your back-to-school to do list.

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How a Positive Relationship With Grandparents Can Shift Views of Aging

by ParentCo.

The benefits extend beyond your child when they have a positive relationship with their grandparents. It's a love that touches the whole family for the good.

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5 Steps for a Body-Positive Pregnancy

by Charlie Fletcher

Pregnancy is truly a time of metamorphosis, a transition from one phase of life to another. It takes time, patience, and self-compassion to navigate.

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How to Teach your Children To Be Problem Solvers

by Emily Glover

By our nature, humans must be problem solvers, but, that’s not to say problem solving always comes easily to adults—let alone children. Here's how to grow this skill.

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Why Social-Emotional Learning Works

by ParentCo.

Things that happen socially cause an emotional impact and can influence learning in children. Here's what social-emotional learning is, and why it works.

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How to Make Art With Little Kids - Even if You Aren't Arty

by ParentCO.

At a young age I decided art wasn't for me. My coloring didn't stay inside the lines. Then I became a parent. I wanted to foster my kids' skills and creativity.

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Milestones Are Not a Race: Here’s Why They Matter

by Hannah Howard

Milestones in how your baby plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves are signposts as they grow. Here's why they matter, and why they are not a race.

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8 School Day Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings

by ParentCo.

Mornings aren't easy for anyone, really. So get your game face on and tackle them like you mean it with these shortcuts that will make life just a little smoother.

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How to Set Up a Nursery on a Budget

by Daddy Jones

Picking colors, decorating, filling up the room with furniture, and buying the cutest baby clothes are all fun, but you don’t have to break the bank doing it.

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3 Ways to Raise Children who Love to Read

by Joy Turner

What if our children say “reading is boring”—how do we reset their love of reading? Here are 3 ways to put the spark back into your children’s love for books.

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How to Balance Household Work When One Parent Stays Home

by ParentCo.

A division of labor where one person does all the work outside of the home and one person does all the work inside of it would be fairly unbalanced.

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