Here are some simple yet powerful things you can do to let your LGBTQIA+ child know you love and value them when they come out to you.
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I was raised by a single mother in New York City until I was about 13. During those early days, she worked and went to graduate school. I went to school and took the city bus home to a small apartment. It was a good life – with some challenges. As a parent now, I can see my mother would have protected me from these challenges if she could have.
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The winter holiday season can be a magical time of year. For many parents, however, it can feel like a long time for kids to be home from school! When routines change over winter break, it can be harder to stick to healthy habits, and both parents and kids may feel the effects on their moods and physical health. Here are a few ideas to...
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Traveling overseas with kids? Get practical tips for safe, stress-free trips including packing, health, and age-specific travel advice.
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With warmer weather, it’s a wonderful time to be with your family in the great outdoors. Hiking is a great family activity, but it’s important to plan ahead to ensure you all stay safe. Here’s how:
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One evening during a family vacation while I was cooking dinner, my kids were out playing on the beach. One of them yelled up at me – “Come play, Mom!” My first instinct was to say I was too busy. But something held me back, some sense of time passing too quickly made me pause and say: “Play what?”
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I recently worked with a team of pediatricians and health educators to create a list of resources to help you navigate the parenting path, answer your questions, and give you support.
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Teaching your kids to cook is one of the best (and most fun) ways to connect as a family, while also giving them skills they need for life. And if you put a little time in now, they will end up genuinely helping you later on!
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