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How parents can get kids ready for visiting an art museum

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A family can visit a museum for less money than a movie—and far less than a theme park. By Linda Moore

July 27, 2022 Culture

It’s still not easy to explain COVID to a three-year-old

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As the pandemic has dragged on, he’s grown into a thoughtful person who hears everything and wants answers. By Maya Schenwar

November 24, 2021 Culture, Family, Parenting Advice

This week in parenting: November 13, 2020

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Your Pandemic Stories, Jill Biden to Keep Working, How to Help Kids With Strong Emotions, and more.

November 13, 2020 Books, Culture, Parenting Advice

This week in parenting: October 23, 2020

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VOTE, VOTE, VOTE!

October 23, 2020 Culture

This week in parenting: June 26, 2020

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Splash Mountain Re-Named, Quarantine Little Lessons, Family Pods for Summer, and More

June 26, 2020 Culture

Parenting in the time of coronavirus

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We want to hear from you. Motherwell is here to tell your stories.

March 17, 2020 Culture

The ultimate guide to practical parenting books

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Ten of the best books out there that will help make the work of parenting easier, less worrisome, and more fun.

October 29, 2019 Books, Culture

What parents need to know about social media and anxiety

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Ask your kid to give you a tour of their social media world. Add it to the “wellness checks” you may already do. By Caroline Knorr

May 28, 2018 Parenting Advice

A Motherwell Q&A with nanny to the stars, Connie Simpson

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It’s old-school knowledge seasoned with new-school methods validated by hands-on experience.

March 21, 2018 Books, Parenting Advice

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

No, I don’t want your unsolicited parenting advice

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Momsplaining perpetuates the myth that someone out there is getting this parenting thing right.
By Carla Naumburg

May 9, 2017 Culture
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