From glow-in-the-dark decals to "monster spray," these hacks and tricks will get your kids all but begging to turn off the lights come bedtime. Try one or a few to ease your kids' (and your own!) transition to bed.

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Want to know the secret habits of happy big kids? Whether it’s adopting healthy screen-time boundaries or embracing family chores (yes, really), there are several daily habits that can help you help your kids be their best selves.

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Do a search for "teen girl costumes" these days and you’ll find a lineup that makes the costumes you wore as a kid look like church attire. Here are some of the worst costumes for teen girls we found — and their ridiculous descriptions.

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Ready to try some new traditions this year? Here are some fun ideas.

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If you need something new to help keep your kiddos busy, maybe one of these will work for you.

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It appears I’m not alone in my birthday party craziness. Besides wanting to make the day extra special for our kids, it’s a chance for parents to let their creativity — and carpentry skills — shine.

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Just because you’ve traded in couple time for family time doesn’t mean you can’t hold onto the things that made your marriage great. Here are a few ways to kid-proof your bond.

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Yes, having a new baby is beautiful, but it also creates a domino effect that impacts every other area of your life, most notably the relationship with your significant other. No one ever really tells you that.

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sometimes on vacation, I admit to feeling a little jealous when I think of families who are skiing off cliffs together or scuba-diving with sharks. Do I regret not being a more outdoorsy family?

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The internet has pretty much done away with the awkward sex talk — as long as our kids aren’t getting all their education from Twitter and memes.

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