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3 Tips to Boost Your Children's Self-Esteem This School Year

6 Simple Ways to Soothe a Teething Baby

(Family Features) When a baby is teething, parents often spend long days and nights trying to soothe their little one's discomfort. Begin a smoother teething journey for your family with these ideas.

Simplify Back-to-School Season

(Family Features) Between tools for the classroom and supplies for quick and nutritious meals at home or on the go, these ideas can help ensure you're ready for what the new school year brings.

Reducing Food Insecurity in Infants and Toddlers

(Family Features) Food insecurity isn't a new problem in the United States, but the economic upheaval created by the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the problem. Support good nutrition during infancy and toddlerhood for your own children and others in the community with these tips.

5 tips for finding friends as an adult from a friendship coach

(BPT) - Making new friends as an adult can be challenging. Unlike when you were younger and had a built-in community or network through school or social clubs, adulthood seems to offer fewer …

How to Raise Kind and Caring Children

(Family Features) While children are generally kind, it's possible they might internalize societal messages that equate kindness with weakness. Consider these three ways to encourage empathy.

Expert Advice for Families Exploring Plant-Based Options

(Family Features) A growing number of families are interested in plant-based choices for themselves and their children. If you're looking for ideas to help you feed your child in line with your own plant-based food values, consider these tips.

Special Gifts to Make Dad Smile

(Family Features) From home chefs and snazzy dressers to outdoorsmen and sports fans, these gifts offer an array of ideas for dads of all kinds, so you can bring a little extra joy to this year's Father's Day celebration.

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(BPT) - “Expect the unexpected” is a common mantra when preparing for emergencies. However, with severe weather becoming more frequent in recent years, nearly everyone can expect to … 
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 With Back to School Comes Back to Sleep
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(BPT) - Think about how often you say remarks out loud like: “This outfit looks terrible on me,” or “I don’t like the way my hair looks,” or even, “I wish that my … 
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(BPT) - Whether you have kids in grade school, high school or heading off to college, you know how much you can spend on everything from clothes and school supplies to lunch items and dorm … 
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(BPT) - With the school year in full swing, it can be challenging for families to find time away from their busy schedules and spend quality time together. One easy way to make sure there is quality … 
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