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  • I’m Reinventing the New Year’s Resolution for My Family

    I’m Reinventing the New Year’s Resolution for My Family

    We use the new year as a chance to encourage our kids to make the world a better place.
    Go to the profile of Meg St-Esprit
    Meg St-Esprit
    Dec 19, 2019
    The ‘Village’ Didn’t Die — It Just Looks Different Today

    The ‘Village’ Didn’t Die — It Just Looks Different Today

    For today’s parents, new patterns of connection and support have emerged.
    Go to the profile of Meg St-Esprit
    Meg St-Esprit
    Dec 18, 2019
    Dads who are equal partners aren’t overachievers — they’re doing their job

    Dads who are equal partners aren’t overachievers — they’re doing their job

    For women, the most important decision we make for our career might be who we decide to marry.
    Go to the profile of Jill Koziol
    Jill Koziol
    Dec 17, 2019
    Mushy Stuff
    The Imperfect Art of Cherishing Your Last Baby

    The Imperfect Art of Cherishing Your Last Baby

    Babyhood is such a fleeting stage to grasp at, and these little souls wait for no one as they achieve milestone after milestone.
    Go to the profile of Meg St-Esprit
    Meg St-Esprit
    Aug 17, 2019
    My Son Wore a Dress for Picture Day, and It Reaffirmed My Faith in Humanity

    My Son Wore a Dress for Picture Day, and It Reaffirmed My Faith in Humanity

    I’m grateful to know that my kid’s teachers are willing to go the extra mile to make their students feel comfortable and confident.
    Go to the profile of Alex Richards
    Alex Richards
    Nov 13, 2019
    Yes, Babies’ Smiles Are That Magical

    Yes, Babies’ Smiles Are That Magical

    There’s science behind that heart-melting feeling you get when your baby grins.
    Go to the profile of Jordan Godwin
    Jordan Godwin
    Nov 14, 2019
    Why Parents Need Self-Compassion More Than Self-Care

    Why Parents Need Self-Compassion More Than Self-Care

    Combat the frustration, guilt, and stress of parenthood with a self-compassion practice.
    Go to the profile of Mary Squillace
    Mary Squillace
    Nov 21, 2019
    An Ode to Dog Siblings

    An Ode to Dog Siblings

    I’d heard that having a baby changes your love for your dogs. In my case, it deepened it.
    Go to the profile of Rebecca Pardess
    Rebecca Pardess
    Nov 4, 2019
    Costs
    The True Cost of Childhood Cancer

    The True Cost of Childhood Cancer

    Statisticians might be able to quantify many things, but how can they capture the experience of a medical family?
    Go to the profile of Jessica Phillips Lorenz
    Jessica Phillips Lorenz
    Oct 29, 2019
    No, Breastfeeding Isn’t Really Free

    No, Breastfeeding Isn’t Really Free

    We added up how much it *really* costs.
    Go to the profile of Rebecca Pardess
    Rebecca Pardess
    Oct 25, 2019
    As a Parent With a Disability, I Focus on What I Can Do Instead of What I Can’t

    As a Parent With a Disability, I Focus on What I Can Do Instead of What I Can’t

    In the first weeks of my daughter’s life, I couldn’t get past the thought of all the things I couldn’t do. Now I focus on what I can do.
    Go to the profile of David Fox
    David Fox
    Oct 23, 2019
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