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Families Are Facing Unreasonable Distance Learning Expectations. Here's What to Do About It

Distance learning isn't working—and many families already feel defeated by unrealistic demands. Here's what you can do to empower your kids during this difficult time.

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TTC & Pregnancy

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Parents IRL

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We Are Family Podcast

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Diversity of Families

As Black Parents Raising a White Child, We Face Racism Every Day

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Pope Tells Parents 'God Loves LGBTQ Kids the Way They Are' in a Message of Acceptance

Staying Healthy

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Celebrate The Season

12 Fun First Week of School Traditions

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How to Set Up a Virtual or Homeschool Learning Space for Kids

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Baby Names

From Evabeth to Jaspin, Made-Up Baby Names Are on the Rise

20 Famous Names That Will Make Your Baby a Star

50+ Unique Boy Names for 2020

100+ Unique Girl Names for 2020

200+ Baby Nicknames That Are as Cute as Your New Baby

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Families Are Facing Unreasonable Distance Learning Expectations. Here's What to Do About It

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Black & Pacific Islander Moms-to-Be Will Receive $1,000 A Month in San Francisco

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School Welcomes Kids Back With a COVID-19 Safety Version of Frozen's 'For the First Time in Forever'

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Baby Gear

Parents' Best Baby Gear 2020

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7 Baby Products That Will Change Your New-Parent Life

'Shopping Addict' Mom Shares The Baby Gear She Loves, Likes & Could Live Without

7 Mealtime Must-Haves for Baby

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Viral Video of Teacher Keeping Kids Engaged With Distance Learning Proves Teachers Have Unending Patience

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Baby & Toddler

The Best Baby Sleep Tips Ever

From Crib to Toddler Bed: How to Make The Transition

20 Activities That Are Actually Doable If You're Working From Home With a Toddler

10 Precious Toddler Milestones Your Doctor Won't Ask About

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9 Halloween Activities Still Happening Near You in 2020

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Chrissy Teigen Opened Up About Her "Difficult Pregnancy"

Tell Us: What Baby Gear Has Changed Your Life?

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Big Kid & Teen

Your Teens Might Need a Mental Health Break Just as Much as You Do

5 Things Divorced Parents Can Do to Co-Parent Better, According to Experts and a Teen Who Is Living It

Why You Should Let Your Teen Wear What They Want

I'm a Teen Who Is Nonbinary: Here's What I Wish Parents Would Know About Gender

Social Distancing is Hard for Teens and Tweens, Here's How to Help Them Cope

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