For the past 20 months of the pandemic, I have had to say “no” to my kids very frequently. My kids have been troopers about it all, and rarely complain.

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As hard as the past two years have been on us adults who can comprehend what’s going on (kind of), our children have been asked to be resilient beyond their developmental capabilities. In many ways, the magic of childhood has been a bit dimmed by the effects of this virus and that’s exactly why our kids need a brand-spankin’-new sparkly year with glitter, rainbows, and fairy dust.

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If you’ve already ditched your New Year’s resolutions, you’re not alone. So instead of vowing to exercise more or eat more salad, how about making a promise to take better care of your health? The results and rewards will be more satisfying and longer lasting – you can still do some sit-ups and have that salad, but without the pressure.

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Sure, baby products are great for your child — but you can also build a beauty routine for yourself around them!

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Shockingly, being part of an interracial couple still has its challenges in this day and age. In case you encounter an interracial couple and have the urge to comment, here are a few things not to say.

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An ode to “baby jail” — aka the Pack & Play.

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As a general rule, toddlers aren’t necessarily the best at regulating their own emotions. But we can help them develop habits that will help them be their happiest toddler selves. Here are some of the habits of happy toddlers.

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When living with a newborn, the days (and nights) are long and tough. Really tough. Yet, there are things I miss and look forward to experiencing again. Things that make all those sleepless nights and never-ending days worth it.

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Before my daughter was born, my pets were, unequivocally, my children. But what I didn’t predict is how much my baby would love our pets… and that love has only grown as she’s gotten older.

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Newsflash: Parents love giving advice to other parents. This got me thinking about all the advice I’d heard over the years, so I compiled this list.

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