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From baby’s first year to their first day of school and everything in between (and beyond), we cover topical, timely, and important parenting topics to keep you well-informed (and entertained) in these difficult modern times.

7 Easy, Fun, and Romantic At-Home Date Night Ideas | Planning date nights, generally speaking, is hard enough, but planning a special night that can (must... given most of our current circumstances...) be done at home is even more challenging. It’s just too easy to fall into the habit of getting take out and streaming the latest movie on Netflix. Luckily, there are lots of ways to spruce up your typical stay-at-home date night.

7 Easy, Fun, and Romantic At-Home Date Night Ideas

Planning date nights, generally speaking, is hard enough, but planning a special night that can (must… given most of our current circumstances…) be done at home is even more challenging. It’s just too easy to fall into the habit of getting take out and streaming the latest movie on Netflix. Luckily, there are lots of ways to spruce up your typical stay-at-home date night.

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How Can My Boyfriend Adopt My Kids if Their Father Won't Relinquish His Parental Rights?

How Can My Boyfriend Adopt My Kids if Their Father Won’t Relinquish His Parental Rights?

A mom writes in asking for advice about how her boyfriend might go about adopting her children. She says the children’s biological father has not been very involved in their lives. He does not pay the child support he owes. He has put up fights in court. This mom would like her current boyfriend to formally adopt her kids, but the father refuses to give up his paternal rights, despite his lack of involvement. What can she do?

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My Toddler Isn't Much of a Meat-Eater and Is Very Picky in General: Advice?

My Toddler Isn’t Much of a Meat-Eater and Is Very Picky in General: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her almost-three-year-old toddler daughter. She says she is not much a meat-eater. She is also, as of recently, not much of a veggie eater. She’ll take a single bite of dinner and refuse to eat more. In short, she’s a very stubborn picky eater. It’s gotten so bad overall that her daughter is waking up in the middle of the night hungry because she has refused to eat. Advice?

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Single Moms: What Is It Like to Move Away with Your Child and Start Over?

Single Moms: What Is It Like to Move Away with Your Child and Start Over?

A mom writes in asking for advice from single moms who have left their town or city and started over with their children, but otherwise alone. This mom says her daughter’s dad “wants us gone,” and she is seriously considering picking up, moving away, and starting over. She is not happy in her relationship and

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Kanye West Had Donated 2 Million Dollars to Families Fighting for Justices and Is Also Funding George Floyd's Daughter's College Education

Kanye West Had Donated 2 Million Dollars to Families Fighting for Justices and Is Also Funding George Floyd’s Daughter’s College Education

Kanye West is hoping to make George Floyd’s 6-year-old daughter’s future brighter and he’s doing so by putting his money where his mouth is. While West has been unusually quiet on social media, E! News confirmed that the father of four has set up a college fund for Gianna Floyd and his also giving money

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How Do I Get My Newborn to Sleep Anywhere Other Than My Arms?

How Do I Get My Newborn to Sleep Anywhere Other Than My Arms?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her newborn daughter. She says her daughter refuses to sleep anywhere other than in her arms or right next to her in bed. This mom had a C-section, so sleeping with her daughter in the bed next to her causes discomfort, pain, and ultimately doesn’t really allow mom to sleep. She has tried absolutely everything, but baby won’t sleep on her own. Any advice?

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