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Recognizing Our First Love – Mom.

This mother’s day we sit down with Lisa Erspamer, creator of the book “A Letter to My Mom,” to talk about her experience making the book and why taking the time to recognize our moms is really worth it.

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How to Create Quality Time With Your Kids

Abbie Schiller, the CEO and founder of The Mother Company, reflects on how taking time out to have meaningful experiences with our children can be the most valuable gift we can ever give them (and ourselves).

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Seahorses and Similac

HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! As our gift, we offer you a hilarious article by Writer/Performer/Dad Ethan Sandler, who recounts the mishaps of his first “Daddy Weekend” – whereby he quickly learned that it takes a real man to measure up to a seahorse.

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Separation Anxiety and School

Both parents and children have big feelings about the first day of school. Mary Hartzell, a longtime early childhood educator, wrote an article about the separation anxiety felt by both parent and child.

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The Imperfect Mother

Funny and comforting, Kyran Pittman, the popular blogger behind “Planting Dandelions,” skewers her valiant attempts to achieve the perfect motherhood.

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The Last Days of Summer

Tanya Ward Goodman, a talented writer and mother of two, submitted this personal essay. It inspired us, and we hope it reminds you to slow down during the last days of summer and savor the sweetness of childhood…and peach pie.

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Supporting your Child’s Independent Play

Some parents exhaust themselves entertaining their children. But what if actively observing our tots better supported their social-emotional development? Janet Lansbury, parent educator says, hands-off but observant is the way to play.

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The Room Parent Dilemma: How to Lighten the Load

Feeling strapped with all the volunteering commitments you’ve made at your kid’s school? Amy Mascott, creator of the blog “teachmama,” shares five tips to manage the load more effectively.

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Time Away From the Kids?!

A parental getaway? Sometimes it’s a must! Especially around the hectic holidays. How can parents ease their own guilt and make the time apart as painless as possible for the whole family? Susan Stiffelman, family therapist and author, answers this important question from one of our readers.

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Top Articles of the Week

A little Friday pick-me-up, featuring four fun articles we came across this week, meant to support and inspire.