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How Having Five (or More) Kids Changes Your Parenting

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10 Essential Travel Tips for Large Families

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Technology for Large Families: What to Buy and How to Share

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By Amy Morin, LCSW
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20 Extended Car Trip Activities for Large Families

Fact checked by Emily Swaim
How to Create One-on-One Time With Each of Your Kids

By Amy Morin, LCSW
How to Divide Chores Among Your Kids

By Rachel Gurevich, RN
How Big Age Gaps Between Your Kids Change Your Parenting

By Wendy Wisner
Should You Vacation Without Your Kids?

By Sarah Garone
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By Sara Lindberg
Long Car Ride Survival Guide: Tips, Strategies, and Support for Big Families

By Sara Lindberg
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By Sara Lindberg
Keeping Your Family Calendar Organized

By Wendy Wisner
Sibling Relationships in Shared Rooms

By Wendy Wisner
How to Make Mealtime Important in Your Family

By Amy Morin, LCSW
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By Wendy Wisner
10 Tips for Grocery Shopping for a Large Family

By Sarah Garone
8 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Large Family Organized

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How Large Families Are Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing

By Dotdash Creative
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By Dotdash Creative
How to Build Sibling Bonds When You’re on the Road

By Dotdash Creative
How to Support Your Kids’ Involvement in Sports

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The 21 Best Gifts for Dads of 2020

By Maya Polton
Everything You Need to Buy for Your Baby When They’re Sick

By Sarah Bradley
The 14 Best Gifts for 7-Year Old Girls to Buy in 2020

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The 19 Best Gifts for 8-Year-Old Boys of 2020

By Christine Luff
The 25 Best Gifts for Mom of 2020

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By Sherri Gordon
How to Teach Kids About Beach Safety

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Ways to Encourage and Celebrate Your Child's Uniqueness

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The 20 Best Toys for 3-Year-Olds of 2020

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The 20 Best Toys for 5-Year-Olds of 2020

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How to Talk to Kids About Consent

Fact checked by Andrea Rice
The Unique Challenges Foster Families Face

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Parenting Buzzwords and What They Mean

By Sara Lindberg
7 Ways to Feel Confident as a New Mom

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
35 Facts About Parenting No One Talks About

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
How to Recognize Yes Parenting

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
The Decision Struggle Is Real When You’re a New Mom

Medically reviewed by Carly Snyder, MD
Best Hands-Free Podcasts to Listen to as a New Mom

By Sara Lindberg
18 Top Mom Blogs That Keep It Real About Motherhood

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
The 7 Best Apps for Toddlers of 2020

Fact checked by Leila Najafi
42 Conversation Starters for Kids

Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
Should I Take a Parenting Class?

Fact checked by Adah Chung
10 Dos and Don’ts Every Mom Needs to Know About Mom Shaming

By Sherri Gordon
7 Ways to Deal With Moms That Bully Other Moms

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The Cons of Pressuring Kids to Get Good Grades

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Habits That Will Strengthen Your Parent-Child Bond

By Katherine Lee
How to Help Your Child Develop Self-Confidence

By Sara Lindberg
Pros and Cons of Competition Among Kids and Teens

Fact checked by Andrea Rice
7 Steps Parents Can Take to Teach Kids Grit

Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
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Teaching Kids to Disagree Respectfully

By Katherine Lee
Responding to Criticism of Your Parenting

Fact checked by Sean Blackburn
Why Millennial Parents Are Embracing Minimalism

By Jennifer Landis
Get Your Children to Listen the First Time You Speak

By Amy Morin, LCSW
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By Jennifer Wolf
How to Plan a Parenting Schedule With Your Ex

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By Amy Morin, LCSW

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