Teens need your support now more than ever. They may even be the most vulnerable they've ever been as they attempt to take the leap from child to adult. Here are five things you can say to them to help make the most of your time together.

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There could be big business for travel agents who offer realistic getaways for moms, Here are some vacation packages I would have paid big bucks for.

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While there are a lot of baby and toddler skin conditions out there to stress us out, most of them aren’t anything parents need to agonize over. Here are some common skin problems your little one may encounter, and how they should be treated.

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When I first heard the term “chronic fatigue syndrome,” I thought it sounded like a fancy way to say, “I’m sick and tired.” I cringe to admit this now, but in my mind, I insensitively labeled it a “lazy person’s disease” — until I got it myself.

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To keep yourself and your kids healthy, try these prevention pointers and navigate the season with greater confidence.

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I didn’t predict how much my baby would love our pets… and that love has only grown as she’s gotten older.

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Most pregnancy books cover the basics about those nine months you’ll spend growing a human. But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg. There are plenty of other pregnancy symptoms that don't get mentioned nearly as often as they should — either because they’re kind of embarrassing or just plain strange.

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I'm always going to be "too much" for some people and "not enough" for others, when in reality, I'm both.

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The invisible load is just that — invisible. It’s unquantifiable. I can’t possibly list all the things that take up room in my brain when it comes to parenting. I just know they’re not taking up the same room in his brain.

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It’s been a total game-changer for us to ditch the pressure of generating punishments, especially on the fly.

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