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Parenting Tips & Advice

The latest tools and tricks (and sometimes even jokes!) to rock this child rearing thing. 

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There Is No Equality Without Affordable Childcare

By Kendra Hurley

Baby Names

Baby Names

You're Not Alone: Baby Naming Is a Dramatic Affair

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I Had Baby Name Regret

my parents gave me the most common baby name, so i was determined to find a unique one for my son

I Was Determined to Find a Unique Name for My Son

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These Baby Names Are Getting Hotter for 2021

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Boredom Busters

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Banish "I'm Bored!" With These Activities for Kids

 

Super Fun Indoor Activities Your Kids Will Love

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These Are the Best Learning Activities for Kids

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33 Easy, At-Home Science Experiments for Kids

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Here's What to Tell Kids About Santa When They Ask

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How to Be a Long-Distance Grandparent

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The 50 Best Animated Films to Watch With Your Kids

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150 Thought-Provoking Questions for Kids

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The Invisible Labor of Holiday Magic Is Exhausting

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20 Friendship Bracelet Patterns for All Levels

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My Kids Spend Their Own Money on Their Gifts

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What Is Gentle Parenting?

i lost track of my son for two hours

I Lost My Son for Two Hours and It Was Terrifying

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65 Family Quotes That'll Make You Feel the Love

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35 Lucky New Year's Traditions to Kick off 2023

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Is It Ever Okay to Scare Kids?

First Person

long distance parenting

Being a Long-Distance Dad Is Harder Than I Thought

i’m a single mother by choice, because i didn't want to put my dreams of parenthood on hold

Why I Decided to Become a Single Mother By Choice

im his mother, not nanny

I'm Not His Nanny. I'm His Mother.

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My Kid Convinced Me to Host a Backyard Restaurant

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Kids' Movies on Netflix the Whole Family Will Love

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How a Single Grandmother Raises Five Grandkids

hispanic girl names

100+ Beautiful Hispanic Baby Girl Names

hispanic baby boy names

100+ Strong Hispanic Baby Boy Names

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We're Teaching Our Kids These Funny Jokes ASAP

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The 30 Best Spanish Books for Kids

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55 Riddles for Clever Kids

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The Best "Dad" Jokes for Corny Parents

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1,000 Great Names for Baby Boys

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The 1,000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names Right Now

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These Families Are Saying No to Cars

baby shower ideas

50 Fun Baby Shower Ideas for Your Next New Arrival

Great Gifts

gifts for kids

51 Totally Amazing Gifts for Kids of All Ages

teacher gifts

40 Teacher Gifts That Deserve an A+

gifts for babies

48 Unique Baby Gifts for Infants and New Parents

best push present ideas

The Best Push Present Ideas for New Moms

Long Reads

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The AAP's New Breastfeeding Guidelines Under Fire

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The New Age of Grandparenting

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How Parenting Affects a Kid's Popularity

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I Stopped Caring About My Kids' Grades

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How to Raise Creative Kids

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The Ultimate Back-to-School Supplies List

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40 Easy and Creative Fall Crafts for Kids

leaf crafts

30 Super Simple and Fun Leaf Crafts for Kids

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From Good Housekeeping for Microsoft

How to Protect Your Family’s Digital Privacy

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How to Get a Free Breast Pump Through Insurance

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100 Creative Gender-Neutral Baby Names You'll Love

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188 Short Boy Names for Punchy Parents

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It Helps to Talk to Toddlers About Their Memories

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Why Parents Need to Butt Out for Their Kids' Sake

Limit Screen Time Tips

Here's How to Get Kids to Put Down Their Devices

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How to Bring Back Pre-Pandemic House Rules

Screen Time

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36 Kids' Movies to Look Forward to in 2021

Best Kids' Movies of All Time

60 Movies All Families Should Watch Together

goofy, minnie, mickey, donald and daisy stand on a pier in a scene from the wonderful world of mickey mouse the show is a good housekeeping pick for best kids tv shows

The 60 Best Kids' TV Shows to Watch in 2022

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The 40 Best Netflix Shows for Teens and Tweens