Parenting

It’s All About Me, Right?

Tips to Avoid Raising an Entitled Child We’ve all been there. That moment in the store when we watch a parent cave to the demands

Stop the Yelling

Is your toddler making you want to pull your hair out? Local parenting expert Julie Baumgardner knows how you feel. Here she shares her own hard-won tips for keeping your cool.

Back to Work After Baby

How to successfully ease the difficult transition and maintain a healthy work-life balance There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, so don’t beat yourself

Raising Healthy, Happy Kids

Want to get your little ones off to a good start? Begin with these eight basic health tips. Educate them about health. When they are old

Soothing Your Child’s Cold

Sometimes, there’s not much you can do to keep your kids from picking up a cold this time of year. To help you cope, we’ve

Kids & Social Media

Teaching Social Media Smarts Parenting in the digital era comes with a whole new set of concerns. As you talk to your kids about what’s

Solutions for Sibling Rivalry

Growing up as a middle child, I experienced my fair share of sibling rivalry. My special needs brother was two years older than me and

Bonding with Daddy

I’ll never forget watching a friend of mine hold his infant daughter for the first time. A robust, manly guy, his face was dripping with

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Stopping Prejudice

Before It Starts Defined as “a preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience,” prejudice is one of the biggest barriers to

family holding baby

Balancing Marriage, a Baby, and Friends

Sure, you’ve got more responsibilities now, but that doesn’t mean you have to kiss your relationships goodbye. First Things First President and CEO Julie Baumgardner

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