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My toddler talks to bagels. Will he be able to talk to other kids?

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He’s been out of daycare for nearly a year, but he has befriended the couch. By Maya Schenwar

March 18, 2021 Family, Parenting Challenges

How to raise optimistic kids in pessimistic times

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Hopeful children are happier, more satisfied with life, and more willing to try. By Michele Borba, Ed. D.

March 3, 2021 Books, Parenting Advice

A mother’s need for control in a pandemic

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I repeatedly suggest that my daughter Zooms or FaceTimes more often, but she gets annoyed. “Mom, I know what I need.” By Laura G. Owens

January 21, 2021 Culture

Why I don’t like the phrase “mommy brain”

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Behind every “mommy brain” story, there’s a fuller picture. Modern motherhood makes impossible demands. By Nicole Graev Lipson

September 21, 2020 Family

What have you learned about yourself during the pandemic?

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Parenting, relationships, work-life balance. Your pandemic self-growth in 100 words or less.

July 15, 2020 Culture

Accepting my mom friendships for what they are

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What brings this group of mothers together beyond the common thread of parenthood and our kids’ friendships? By Lauran Bell

February 5, 2020 Culture

How my two very different playgroups saved me

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The truth is I dreaded my Friday playgroup as much as I craved it. I stood apart from the other mothers in ways I couldn’t quite communicate or change. By Laura G. Owens

November 6, 2019 Culture, Family

Helping my five-year-old navigate friendship

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How do I deal with my child’s social issues when I still haven’t worked through my own? By Amy Kline

August 20, 2019 Parenting Challenges

What can I do to protect my teen from a toxic friendship?

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Catherine Newman’s next installment of Motherwell’s not-so-ordinary advice column for the parents of teens.

November 28, 2017 Parenting Advice
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