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14 Perfect Mother’s Day Gifts

Whether you need some gift-giving inspo for your own mom, a friend, mother-in-law, or just want to subtly forward this along to your kids or spouse…happy shopping. There’s something here for every mom.

Can we all just give each other a break

You Literally Cannot Win at Parenting, So How About We All Stop Trying?

I’m done with guilt, I’m done with worrying, I’m done with judgement, and I’m done with the ‘mom wars’. It is endless. You can’t win. Let’s give each other a break. And let’s really mean it.

Joanna Track Talks 'The Bullet', Single Motherhood, and Online Dating

Joanna Track Talks ‘The Bullet’, Single Motherhood, and Online Dating

One of our favourite serial entrepreneurs, Joanna Track, is back with The Bullet, a free daily news blast described as ‘a shot’ of daily news.

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An Epidemic of Fidgety Kids? ‘Fidget Widgets’ are the Latest Fad

Why are our kids so fidgety these days? There seems to be an epidemic of ‘anxiety fidgeters’, and a bevy of fidget toys to keep them appeased.

Studies confirm that childhood is way more complicated than it needs to be. Cut back on the structured schedule and make way for free play.

The Results Are in: Less Structure and More Free Play for Our Kids

Parents are more worried than ever about their children’s schedules. An early childhood development expert explains the necessity of free play and how much scheduling is too much.

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My Teen Suddenly Won’t Kiss Me. It’s Worse Than Any Breakup

I’m still completely baffled and, worse, very hurt. I didn’t get my kiss goodbye. In fact, I barely got a goodbye. Something in my daughter’s and I close relationship had shifted overnight, except no one had given me the memo.

I Got a Brand New Car and Now I’m an Emotional Wreck!

I don’t know a lot about cars, but who would have thought that I’d get so emotionally attached to mine? I didn’t want to drive my new car, because that would mean giving up my old car, which held so many memories.

im and mom and one of my best friends hates kids

One of My Best Friends Hates Kids. So Why Do I Still Love Her?

How could I possibly be such good friends with someone who actively dislikes children so much?

How to Teach Your Kids to Dial ‘911’ in the Age of Smart Phones

Do you know how difficult it is these days to teach young children about 911 and when to make that emergency phone call? I do.