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The latest tools and tricks (and sometimes even jokes!) to rock this child rearing thing.

there is no equality without affordable childcare, but little is being done about it

There Is No Equality Without Affordable Childcare

By Kendra Hurley

Baby Names

Baby Names

You're Not Alone: Baby Naming Is a Dramatic Affair

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I Had Baby Name Regret

my parents gave me the most common baby name, so i was determined to find a unique one for my son

I Was Determined to Find a Unique Name for My Son

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These Baby Names Are Getting Hotter for 2021

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Boredom Busters

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Banish "I'm Bored!" With These Activities for Kids

Super Fun Indoor Activities Your Kids Will Love

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These Are the Best Learning Activities for Kids

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33 Easy, At-Home Science Experiments for Kids

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The Best "Dad" Jokes for Corny Parents

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1,000 Great Names for Baby Boys

a happy baby girl against a backdrop of hearts on a pink background to illustrate a story about the top baby girl names

The 1,000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names Right Now

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These Families Are Saying No to Cars

baby shower ideas

50 Fun Baby Shower Ideas for Your Next New Arrival

teach kids creativity

How to Raise Creative Kids

the ultimate back to school shopping lists from kindergarten to college

The Ultimate Back-to-School Supplies List

fall crafts for kids

40 Easy and Creative Fall Crafts for Kids

leaf crafts

30 Super Simple and Fun Leaf Crafts for Kids

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Kids' Movies on Netflix the Whole Family Will Love

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From Good Housekeeping for Microsoft

How to Protect Your Family’s Digital Privacy

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How to Get a Free Breast Pump Through Insurance

First Person

long distance parenting

Being a Long-Distance Dad Is Harder Than I Thought

i’m a single mother by choice, because i didn't want to put my dreams of parenthood on hold

Why I Decided to Become a Single Mother By Choice

im his mother, not nanny

I'm Not His Nanny. I'm His Mother.

pandemic restaurant

My Kid Convinced Me to Host a Backyard Restaurant

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100 Creative Gender-Neutral Baby Names You'll Love

cute short baby boy names

188 Short Boy Names for Punchy Parents

memories and toddlers

It Helps to Talk to Toddlers About Their Memories

happy, confident kid raising her hand in class in a story about self advocacy

Why Parents Need to Butt Out for Their Kids' Sake

Limit Screen Time Tips

Here's How to Get Kids to Put Down Their Devices

small orange paper house with blue windows on pink background

How to Bring Back Pre-Pandemic House Rules

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How to Help Children Process Tragic News

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101 Best Long Names for Boys

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150 Trendy Middle Names for Girls

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The Joys of Raising a Left-Handed Child

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How to Prep Kids for an Active Shooter Situation

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200 Up-and-Coming Middle Names for Boys

Great Gifts

gifts for kids

50 Totally Amazing Gifts for Kids of All Ages

teacher gifts

35 Teacher Gifts That Deserve an A+

gifts for babies

35 Sweet Gifts for Babies and New Parents

best push present ideas

The Best Push Present Ideas for New Moms

Long Reads

aap breastfeeding guidelines

The AAP's New Breastfeeding Guidelines Under Fire

modern grandparenting

The New Age of Grandparenting

your parenting can actually impact your kid’s popularity, research shows

How Parenting Affects a Kid's Popularity

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I Stopped Caring About My Kids' Grades

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10 Fun July Birthday Facts

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12 Interesting June Birthday Facts

parents shouldn't have to go it alone

American Parents Need More Support

playful young family

The 70 Best Knock Knock Jokes of All Time

camping activities

45 Best Camping Activities for Families

good housekeeping's 2022 we are family parenting summit recap

Inside Our 2022 We Are Family Parenting Summit

young boys in capes playing in backyard

Why Open-Ended Play Is So Important for Kids

hoda kotb and savannah guthrie

Hoda Kotb and Savannah Guthrie on Being "Old" Moms

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When Grandparents Get Carried Away on Social Media

family quotes

60 Family Quotes That'll Make You Feel the Love

long names for girls

101 Beautiful Long Names for Girls

The Best Jokes for Kids

We're Teaching Our Kids These Cute Jokes ASAP

Screen Time

luca in valentine's day movies for kids

36 Kids' Movies to Look Forward to in 2021

Best Kids' Movies of All Time

60 Movies All Families Should Watch Together

goofy, minnie, mickey, donald and daisy stand on a pier in a scene from the wonderful world of mickey mouse the show is a good housekeeping pick for best kids tv shows

The 60 Best Kids' TV Shows to Watch in 2022

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The 40 Best Netflix Shows for Teens and Tweens