20 Things I Wish I Had Known Before Having Boys

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There's a whole host of things that never cross your mind until you've got boys in your house. If you knew ahead of time, you may not believe them anyway.

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Research Says Handwriting is Still Important in the Keyboard Age

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How Social Media has Made Parenting Nearly Impossible

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The Internet has all but extinguished any hope parents ever had

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More Substance Less Glamour for Your Child's Summer Job

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Once in a Lifetime Strawberry Moon and 2016 Summer Solstice

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5 Reasons Why Having a Dog is Not Just Like Having a Kid

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Responsibly owning a dog obviously requires a fair amount of work and dedication. However, let's get real. It's in no way the same as having a kid.

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Let's All Agree to be Less Complicated

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Kids don't need a calendar bursting with social events and activities. Slowing down and staying close to home can benefit the whole family.

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6 Ways to Excel on Father's Day

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10 Thoughtful Questions That Will Teach You All About Your Dad

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Just because they raised us, it doesn't mean we know everything about our dads. These 10 questions, (to ask or have asked of you), can deepen the bond.

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Forgiving my Father on Father's Day

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This June - this one - I’m telling the story of how my father made a glib holiday into a tormented metaphor, an ugly tale. I am setting this story free.

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To Absent Dads: It's Not Too Late

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An emotional video letter to absent fathers reminding them that, though it's impossible to start over, you can start today.

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Write This Letter to Your Kids- YOUR MONEY

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Oh Sh#t! 36 Last-Minute Gift Ideas for Dad

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I Tried Baby-Led Weaning and My Son Still Hates Vegetables

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Some say baby-led weaning can lead to better dexterity and a more sophisticated palate. But it's not a guarantee they'll gobble everything up.

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A Letter of Apology to Baby Number Two

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We try to make everything as picture perfect as we can the first time around. But sometimes baby number two gets the shorter end of the stick.

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Step by Step Guide with Helpful Links- Best to Garden with Your Kids!

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Have Some Fun With our Lives as Parents- 20 Jokes for You!

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This is Your Brain – This is Your Brain on Social Media

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Your High School Pitcher's Pitch Count is Essential for Their Safety

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How One Year in a Muslim Country Helped Me Quit Drinking and Become a Better Parent

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Sometimes it takes moving to the other side of the world to realize we're not at home within ourselves.

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The Things My 5-Year-Old Packed When He Ran Away

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Life can be rough when you're five. Sometimes you've just got to pack up the things that mean the most and hit the dusty trail.

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Dear Husband: I'm Not the Person You Married

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After kids, it becomes more and more difficult to be the partner we've been before. One mom makes the case why in a letter to her love.

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The Ice Cream Truck Just Isn't What It Used to Be

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A grandmother's attempts at passing on the excitement and satisfaction of a treat from the Ice Cream truck proves more hard won than she remembered.

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Great advice for parents of toddlers who tend to be scared of everything.

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Because biologically, 2-year-olds need to be scared. Their lives depend on it...

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