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If your child or teenager has a smart phone, or you're thinking about purchasing one, then be sure to check out our guide to kids cell phone safety and our free printable teen cell phone contract.

Teen Cell Phone Contract – FREE Printable

Research proves that women that support other women are more successful, BUT studies show that "mom shaming" affects over 80% of moms! Why and how this needs to change

Women That Support Other Women Go Further in Life, Study Proves

Looking for an alternative to time out? Learn how "time to yourself" can change your child's way of thinking and stop negative behavior without punishments!

“Time to Yourself” — an Alternative to Punishments Like Time Out

Raising Strong Daughters Requires a Strong Mother

Raising Strong Daughters Requires a Strong Mother

If you've caught your kids eating boogers from time to time, you might wonder: are boogers good for you? Here's what the experts have to say...

Is Eating Boogers Good for Kids?

What parents need to know about the Momo Challenge and how to keep their kids safe online.

Do Not – I Repeat – Do NOT Ask Your Kids About “Momo”

n often overlooked solution to toddler sleep issues - and it's one that parenting books won't tell you! With one simple switch, our toddler immediately started sleeping through the night!

Why Your Toddler Might Still Be Waking Up at Night

AMBER Alerts have saved nearly 1000 children's lives, but here's why some people are mad about them.

I support AMBER Alerts – even if they wake me up on a work day

Have you ever worried, "is my child sleeping too much?" We've got answers to your most common questions about child sleeping: many hours of sleep does a child need, how much deep sleep does a child need, plus a free printable child sleep chart!

Is My Child Sleeping Too Much? (Free Child Sleep Chart)

The argument for letting kids get dirty and how dirt builds kids' immunity.

The Best Immune System Booster for Kids is…Dirt?

It's not as tricky as you'd think! Teach your kids to love healthy food without battles or bribes! #healthyhabits #parenting

How to Teach Your Kids to Love Healthy Food

THIS is what parents need to know to empower their kids to stay positive in an increasingly negative and scary world.

Teach Your Kids to Stay Positive in a Negative World

A surprising trick to lower your stress and actually make parenting easier. It might seem weird at first, but when you see how your kids respond...

The Surprising Way to Make Parenting Easier on Yourself

The milestones we SHOULD be watching for as parents, but might be missing. Finding happiness in the simple moments with our children.

Millions of Tiny Moments: The Milestones that Really Matter

When breaking the rules is the RIGHT thing to do - 4 tips for parents to help kids grow into good citizens and develop critical thinking.

When Breaking the Rules is a GOOD Thing