I recently interviewed Chris Tompkins, a teacher, TEDx speaker, spiritual life coach, and LGBTQ inner-advocate based in Los Angeles, California. Perhaps more importantly, he’s an uncle of five. Chris believes all kids are the future and teaches social-emotional learning...
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with fifteen years of experience working with children and families. I’m also a mother of two. In my professional life, I spend a lot of time talking to parents of children with...
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This holiday weekend was hard for me as my almost 3-year-old baby was screaming...
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The...
According to a recent survey conducted by Preply, 50% of 2,000 surveyed Americans have used a slang word without knowing its meaning. Parents are also more likely to use slang than people without children - no surprise, given that...
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'Tis the season to move from one holiday to the next! How is your baking game? Are you ready for the big leagues? (And by 'big leagues,' are you ready for family feedback?)
Thanks to our neighborhood Smart & Final, a...
Editor’s Note: This video is part of the ongoing allergy series in partnership with Columbia Allergy. To learn more about allergies, eczema, and related topics, please refer to our Allergy Guide!
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