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When Structured Classes Are Too Much for Young Children

A 3-year-old does not need Suzuki violin, a Tuesday tumbling class, Saturday soccer, and a Mandarin enrichment hour. The American Academy of Pediatric...

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Parenting

Why It's Important for Parents to Trust Themselves

Almost every new parent has this experience: a small thing happens — a feeding that didn't go well, a nap that got missed, a moment of impatience — an...

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Parenting

How to Set Boundaries With Relatives

The relationship with your own parents and in-laws often shifts the moment you become one. Suddenly there are strong opinions about how you sleep-trai...

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Family Life

Setting Boundaries With Grandparents

Setting a boundary with a grandparent feels, to many people, like an act of ingratitude—a rejection of someone who loves your child and is trying to h...

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Family Life

The Influence of Extended Family on Parenting

Most parents replicate, unconsciously, how they were raised—often with the explicit intention of doing things differently. The gap between our parenti...

6 min read

Daycare

Why There Is No Universally "Perfect" Daycare

"Best daycare in the area" is a tempting search to run. The five-star reviews, the Reddit recommendations, the friend who swears by a particular nurse...

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Daycare

What to Look for During the First Visit to a Daycare

A daycare tour is mostly about reading the room. Glossy brochures and clean lobbies tell you very little. Watching real teachers with real children fo...

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