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    Relationships - Parenting

    There’s SO much parenting advice out there, and it can be hard to know how to weed out the good from the bad. But we’ve done our best to give you the Reader’s Digest version of honest, heartfelt parenting tips and stories.

    18 Things Tutoring Centers Won’t Tell You

    People spend $5 billion on tutors per year – about one fifth of the amount...

    15 Family Bonding Activities You Can Do Instead of Black Friday Shopping

    Do you really want to deal with those crowds? Didn't think so.

    10 Adorable Baby Gifts That Are Actually Seriously Unsafe

    That sweet shower gift from grandma or your best friend could actually put your baby...

    If Your Kid Plays This Sport before Age 12, Their Brain Could Be at Risk

    Playing this very popular sport at an early age can really put your child's cognitive...

    This Hilarious Chart Perfectly Describes the Difference Between Toddlers and CEOs

    This is just too accurate.

    13 Things Your Teenage Son Wishes You Knew About B.O. and Other Boy Stuff

    Moms and sons don't always "get" one another—especially as boys reach puberty. But we've got...
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    10 Back-to-School Carpool Hacks All Parents Need to Save Their Sanity

    For parents, back to school means spending way too much time shuttling kids all over...

    10 Things That’ll Make Your Kids Love Learning This School Year

    Back to school outfits may be fun for a day or two, but back to...

    10 Family-Friendly Vacation Destinations That Even Your Jaded Teenagers Will Love

    Want to unplug your high schooler and get your middle school kids to stop rolling...

    10 Ways to Find Your Back-to-School “Mom Squad”

    Children aren't the only ones with social worries at the start of the school year,...

    If Your Child Is Struggling in School, Here Are 10 Things They Need to Tell Their Teacher

    Jump-start your child's relationship with her teacher this school year with these key first-day conversations,...

    11 Adorable Ideas to Make Your Child’s First Day of School Extra Special

    New school year, new opportunity to be a model parent—right? We rounded up some of...
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    Yes, There’s Actually an Easier Way to Lift Baby Car Seats—Here’s How

    Parents, get ready to say goodbye to sore, achy arms… and back… and shoulders.

    Working Moms Clock in an Insane Amount of Hours Each Week, Says Study

    Maybe send your mom two Mother's Day cards next year.

    5 Small Ways You Can Help Your Child Beat Back-to-School Stress

    Help your kids start the school year off strong with these easy tips for stress...

    I’m a Single Mother by Choice—and I Love It

    Are you considering becoming a single parent by choice? Here's how one single mom did...

    This School District Banned Homework—and Replaced It with Something So Much Better

    Will other school districts follow suit?

    What to Do When Your Child Hates School

    Some of the most common reasons kids hate school range from anxiety and learning difficulties...
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    You’ll Never Believe What This 11-Year-Old Invented to Save Babies Left in Hot Cars

    Tragically, many children die in the summer after accidentally being left in hot cars. But...

    10 New Baby Names About to Blow Up This Fall

    Start practicing your pronunciation—these boy and girl names are all set for takeoff, according to...

    “My Kids Left for College and I Couldn’t Be Happier”

    Little birds leaving the nest? You have two choices. You can wring your hands, or...
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    Ready or Not—Here’s Your Back-to-School Checklist

    As we all learn to adjust to the new normal, a list of the most...

    This Baby Is the First Girl Born in Her Family in 137 Years

    After four generations of men, this South Carolina family is finally welcoming a baby girl.

    School Supplies Printable Checklist

    The only good thing about summer ending is school shopping with your kids—not! Here's a handy...

    Here’s Why You Should Always Hold Your Babies on Your Left Side

    If you're one of 70 to 85 percent of women who carry their children on...