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06.16.11

After the loss of his wife just after childbirth, Matt Logelin was faced with the devastating challenge of becoming a Dad and filling the shoes of Mom all at the same time. This touchingly funny excerpt from his new book is our tribute to all the heroic Dads in our lives.

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06.09.11

Joined at the hip? Able to feel each other’s pain from miles away? The Twin Coach blogger, Gina Osher, debunks some twin myths and offers tips on how to lovingly help multiples grow as individuals.

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06.02.11

Stained clothes. Puzzles with missing pieces. Fully completed coloring books. How can we as parents keep the clutter under control – and guide our children in developing a healthy relationship with “stuff?” Carolyn Koehnline, LMHC, author of “Confronting Your Clutter,” straightens us out.

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04.11.11

Growing up mixed race wasn’t easy for Christina Simon. Now, with two mixed children of her own, she’s confronted with how to discuss the tough and tender parts of racial identity.

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03.24.11

Okay, you don’t have to admit it. But, if you – like most parents – find that one of your kids lights you up more than the others, read on for renowned parenting expert Michele Borba’s tips on minimizing favoritism fallout in your family.

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03.17.11

The portrait of modern parenting is one hand on the feeding spoon and the other on the Blackberry. Jill Spivack, LCSW gives us a few pointers on how to unplug our families from the magnetic pull of our online times.

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02.17.11

Stress in our modern lives as parents is a given. Unfortunately, a recent survey says our children are more stressed than ever! Psychotherapist Rachel Stein gives us tips to detect the signs and ease their worried minds.

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01.07.11

Ever feel swept away in the tide of a never-ending “wake-up-breakfast-pack lunch-pick up-homework-dinner-bed” parenting cycle? TMC contributor, Tanya Ward Goodman, sets off into this New Year with a fresh commitment to noticing and appreciating the details – no matter how quickly they pass by.