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How Your Student Data Is Being Mined and Why You Should Care
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The 8 Best Baby Subscription Boxes of 2020
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How Having Five (or More) Kids Changes Your Parenting
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How to Teach Older Children to be Role Models
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25 Outdoor Activities Fit for Large Families
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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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Pregnancy and Preparing for Baby With a Big Family
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How to Find—and Keep—Babysitters for Your Large Family
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How to Budget for Gift Gifting in a Large Family
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Meal Planning on a Budget for Large Families
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How to Create Stronger Bonds Among Siblings
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How to Create Roles for Kids While Cooking Together
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
Should You Discipline Your Kids Differently?
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How to Make Sure All Your Kids Feel Included
By Amy Morin, LCSW
How to Find Time Away From Your Kids (When They’re Everywhere)
By Sarah Garone
20 Extended Car Trip Activities for Large Families
By Sarah Garone
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
How Big Age Gaps Between Your Kids Change Your Parenting
By Wendy Wisner
Should You Vacation Without Your Kids?
By Sarah Garone
Tips for Managing Homework Time in a Big Family
By Sara Lindberg
Long Car Ride Survival Guide: Tips, Strategies, and Support for Big Families
By Sara Lindberg
Dealing with Multiple Picky Eaters: Tips, Strategies, and Support
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
Money-Saving Tips for Large Families
By Wendy Wisner
10 Tips for Grocery Shopping for a Large Family
By Sarah Garone
8 Essential Tips for Keeping Your Large Family Organized
By Dotdash Creative
Behind the Scenes: Meet the Merrifields
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How Large Families Are Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic and Social Distancing
By Dotdash Creative
How to Manage Everyone’s Activities Safely and Efficiently
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
By Dotdash Creative
The 20 Best Toys for 3-Year Olds of 2020
By Maya Polton
The 20 Best Toys for 5-Year-Olds of 2020
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How to Talk to Kids About Consent
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The Unique Challenges Foster Families Face
By Amy Morin, LCSW
Parenting Buzzwords and What They Mean
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7 Ways to Feel Confident as a New Mom
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
35 Facts About Parenting No One Talks About
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How to Recognize Yes Parenting
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
The Decision Struggle Is Real When You’re a New Mom
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Best Hands-Free Podcasts to Listen to as a New Mom
By Sara Lindberg
18 Top Mom Blogs That Keep It Real About Motherhood
By Chaunie Brusie, RN
The 7 Best Apps for Toddlers of 2020
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42 Conversation Starters for Kids
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Should I Take a Parenting Class?
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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
By Sherri Gordon
7 Steps Parents Can Take to Teach Kids Grit
Reviewed by Amy Morin, LCSW
7 Reasons Your Child May Be Crying
Medically reviewed by Lindsey Waldman, MD, RD
6 Tips for Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child
By Amy Morin, LCSW
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
Making Time for Bonding With Your Kids
By Jennifer Wolf
How to Plan a Parenting Schedule With Your Ex
Fact checked by Adah Chung
Less Toys, More Joy: How to Avoid Having too Many Toys
Fact checked by Adah Chung
How to Let Your Children Know You Are Proud of Them
Fact checked by Shereen Lehman, MS
Authoritative Parenting Style and Smart Consumers
By Katherine Lee
Activities for Kids to Do While You Work at Home
Fact checked by Cara Lustik
How to Recognize, Report, and Manage Child Neglect
By Amy Morin, LCSW
Are You and Your Partner Ready to Have Another Baby?
Reviewed by Rachel Gurevich
7 Ways Parents Encourage Bad Behavior in Kids
Fact checked by Elaine Hinzey, RD
How Dads Can Host a Child's First Sleepover
By Wayne Parker
Why Shaming Your Kids Isn't Effective Discipline
By Jennifer Wolf
Letting Kids Win or Playing to Win
By Wayne Parker
Tips for Explaining Pregnancy and Birth to Children
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