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To Push or Not to Push: Finding the Balance in Kids Sports

By Dawn Van Osdell Fourth-grader Michael Shaw* tried out and earned a spot on a local U10 boys soccer team, giving him a chance to improve his game and compete

News You Can Use: Singing to Soothe a Crying Baby

By Dawn Van Osdell Every parent has tip-toed away from a nearly sleeping baby after using all the tricks in our arsenal to sooth him. Turns out, these shenanigans might

Making the Pump Work at Work: 6 Tips for Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

By Gina Ciagne Congratulations! You’re a mom who’s heading back to work, breast pump packed, after a few weeks or months spent at home with your newborn. Here are some tips

How to Be a Low-Stress Parent

By Mary Pulido, Ph.D. Parenting is the biggest responsibility you will ever undertake as an adult. Why didn’t someone tell you it would sometimes mean you’d feel old before your

How to Have Actual Fun on the Family Road Trip

By Meghan Khaitan, MyBuckleMate.com Pretty much every family takes a road trip by car with their kids during the holidays. And whether those kids are toddlers or teens, the actual

10 Tips for Feeding a Picky Eater

No matter how sophisticated your palate or how much you appreciate good food and proper nutrition, you may be or may become the parent of a picky eater. Feeding

5 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Give Thanks

Giving thanks and helping others isn’t just for Thanksgiving Day. You can incorporate simple, daily ways to instill and cultivate in your kids a sense of gratitude and a readiness to

Tips for Helping Your Teething Tot

Teething can be a difficult time for both babies and their caregivers. You can help a little one through the process by knowing what to expect, how to spot the

Achoo! Keep Your Family Healthy & Avoid the Flu

Tis the season! October marks the official start of the dreaded cold and flu season. Summer is hardly over, and schools, daycare facilities and medical offices across the country are

12 Tips for Fantastic Family Photos

Whether you’re the family photographer or you plan to hire a professional to capture your kids or the entire family, you’ll want to check out these helpful tips for getting