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“My toddler sits still and is well-behaved when it’s time to apply sunscreen,” said *no mom ever.* It’s probably one of the most unexpected challenges we parents face time and again. Whether your kid is a screamer, a squirmer, or a combination of…

There are days when getting your kid dressed is a task. Between fighting over what to wear and then struggling to get it on, it can be a lot — and take more time than you may have each morning. While a little fuss is an inevitable part of…

From backyard egg hunts to the endless supply of chocolate bunnies, tiny tots and big kids alike have so many reasons to love Easter. For parents, it’s also the perfect opportunity to get little ones all dressed up in pastels, frills, and the finest…

Among the common tactics kids use to avoid going to bed, some are more adorable than others. Stalling by asking for extra cuddles? Super adorable. Buying time by asking for a tenth sip of water, then refusing to go to the bathroom before getting…

With spring and summer break just around the corner, there's no doubt that you and your family are dreaming of a vacation. Whether it's a camping trip, a tropical beach getaway, or an adventurous European tour, carving out quality time to get away…

Way back when, before we could use social media to incite FOMO in our friends by posting perfectly filtered vacation pictures, we had postcards. Though your friends might not even get the postcards until you were back at home yourself, you lived…

Annie* is one of my favorite students in my third grade math and science class; she’s a bubbly, bright little fireball. No matter what’s going on at home, she’ll always light up the room with her big spirit. She’s the definition of great things…

There are so many wonderful things about being a child — the wide-eyed wonder, the boundless energy, the curiosity for anything and everything — but perhaps the most wonderful thing is the sense of playfulness children can have. Every moment can be…

Now that winter is beginning to thaw off and spring is just around the corner, there's a good chance you're already planning your family's warm weather festivities. In partnership with H&M, we've curated the ultimate style guide to help get your…

The latest trend may be “tidying up,” but there’s so much more to it than simply downsizing your wardrobe. While creating space in your closet can indeed be life-changing, the real take-home message from the minimalism movement is that people and…

So many moms will undoubtedly agree that there’s just something sacred about a baby’s bedtime ritual. Sure, there’s the obvious fact that you’ve survived another marathon day and are about to get some well-deserved rest yourself. (Heck yes!) But…

Learning I was pregnant for the second time, I knew exactly what to expect. Add in finding out I was having a second boy, and it's fair to say I got downright confident about how this next baby would turn out. After all, my oldest, Henry, was just…

My earliest memory of exercise was watching my mom take an aerobics class back in the late 80s. I remember standing by the door, holding my doll, watching my mom walk away in her leotard and spandex shorts, wishing I had my own fabulous outfit and…

There's nothing that can prepare you for the feeling of being a mother. The first time you see your little one, the instant bond you feel holding your baby in your arms, even his or her first coos — it's all so magical. What you can prepare for,…

When you've got a picky eater on your hands, mealtime can be a whole ordeal. First comes the careful prepping of the meal you hope they'll actually eat, then the coercion, pleading, and bargaining ("Please eat your food? Then we can play all you…

During the holidays, it’s easy to remember the importance of being kind and spreading love. But when it comes to the rest of the year, when the celebrations are over and your family has gone back to everyday life, the simple act of bringing joy to…

Being a kid is tough. No matter how you cut it, childhood and adolescence are chock full of awkward moments, stressful situations, and growing pains. Which makes it all the more disheartening that some kids suffer from food allergies in addition to…