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#TalkEarly: the difference between kids & teens

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Why my daughter’s not going to preschool (and what we’re doing instead.)

Easing school-year anxiety, plus more tips and tricks

confessions chore chart dropout

Confessions of a chore chart dropout

the way we talk to our children becomes their inner voice -Peggy O'Mara

3 little words: on saying less and meaning more at drop-off time

Talking to kids about alcohol: It’s hard, but worth it.

pack healthy lunch

3 Easy Ways to Pack a Healthier Lunch

bitty baby, American Girl Place

Three lessons I learned at American Girl Place

school bus, kids, back to school

Homeschool, private school, public? Education choices and the Ideal Mother

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Back to school soon? Stressed? Let me (and iVillage) help.

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3 ways summer schedules can be awesome for parents

What we DIDN’T do this summer: in defense of simple pleasures

Want a more active, fun, and relaxing summer break? Try this.

The day I spanked my daughter in a parking lot: or, parenting opinion -VS- judgment

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Is your kid watching too much TV this summer? Mine is (and I don’t really care).

keeping summer snacking under control

4 Ways To Keep Summer Snacking Under Control

For The Mom Who Hates The Swings

Minimalist Parenting with Christine Koh and Asha Dornfest: Podcast Episode 11

Carry On Warrior, Momastery, Glennon

Book Review: Carry On, Warrior

toddler tantrum

The Story Behind My “Worst Mom Moment”

My Path to Motherhood: Having the courage to change my mind

The differences between “Everyday Mom” and “Holiday Mom”

The differences between “Everyday Mom” and “Holiday Mom”

The Business of Baby by Jennifer Margulis

When my kids take after me…for better or for worse.

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