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Becoming Both Mom & Dad

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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Bossy Kids

Have a “take-charge” kind of kid? One that controls playground situations, art projects, and, well… Everything? Concerned about who s/he might become? Tammy Gold, parenting coach, sends some solutions to help manage our bossy babes.

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Can I Ever Let My Kid Walk Home Alone?

We parents hear of random acts of violence towards kids and might want to keep ours close and never let go. But, is that what’s best for our children? Pattie Fitzgerald, founder of Safely Ever After, shares ten tips for safety.

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Confessions of a Store-Bought Christmas

Do all your “Everything Recycled, Educational & Handmade” Holiday gift plans ultimately end in a last-minute dash to the mall? Funnymom Maryellen Hooper cracks us up with tales of her all-natural Norman Rockwell Christmas gone awry.

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Crafting a Healthy Competitive Spirit

How can we guide our kids to engage competitively in a way that builds resiliency and empowerment? Ashley Merryman, famed co-author with Po Bronson, of “NurtureShock,” shares her insight.

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Cultivating Kindness in Our Kids

Have an aggressive kid? Dr. Beth Onufrak offers rich and deep information on what drives kids to be more domineering than others, and how to guide them towards kindness.

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Daring a Road Trip with your Kids

Road trip on the horizon? Anxiety about what to do with energetic children wanting to get to the destination yesterday? Never fear. Read on for ideas about what to do to keep your children, and even yourself, having fun for hours!