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Bringing Home a New Sibling

A new baby can bring about a tidal wave of questions and concerns from the older siblings. If you’re searching for help during this often difficult transition, look no further – this comprehensive interview with Rachel Stein, LCSW, is loaded with tips and guidance.

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Can you say “I Love You” Too Often?

Should you ever deny yourself the urge to say “I love you” to your kids? Dr. Christine Carter, sociologist and happiness expert at UC Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center says, as a matter of fact, yes.

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Casting Call at GapKids!

Have you seen our hilariously thoughtful kids-on-the-couch interviews from “Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show?” This Saturday at 1969 GapKids on Robertson, we’ll be searching for a new group of adorable thinkers for our next episode. So if you’ve got an insightful, interesting kid age 3-7, come on by. We’d love your family to be a part of our show!

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Check out clips from our first show!

VIDEO — This is The Mother Company version of the couples-on-the-couch interviews in “When Harry Met Sally.” Young children speak unscripted about feeling frustrated in humorous and honest ways. These clips are from our first DVD, entitled “RUBY’S STUDIO: The Feelings Show,” which will be available for the Holidays, 2010.

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Developing Your Kid’s Brain

Can childhood experiences actually alter brain growth? Find out what esteemed author Dr. Dan Siegel has to say about how we can affect the brain growth of our children… And ourselves!

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Empowering the Younger Sibling

Younger brothers and sisters can feel so small and incompetent around their older siblings who seem magically powerful with their endless capabilities. Dr. Laura Markham shares some tips to help our younger children accept who they are right now.

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Free Downloads!

For a limited time only, you can get a FREE digital download of one of our segments from “Ruby’s Studio: The Feelings Show” with a purchase of a full length DVD or download. Happy Summer from The Mother Company!

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Free-Range Kids vs. Protective Parents

Is our modern world so dangerous that we need to keep our eyes on our kids at all times? Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free-Range Kids” says children today are safer than ever before and we should loosen the overprotective reins. What do you think?