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Wednesday, January 9, 201901/09/2019

Should Parents Let Their Kids Swear?

…why you should just stay calm if they do.

Wednesday, December 19, 201812/19/2018

Is Unlimited Screen Time Ever Okay?

…only if it’s balanced out.

Tuesday, November 27, 201811/27/2018

Don’t Force Kids to Apologize

…it may cause more harm than good!

Wednesday, November 14, 201811/14/2018

Creative Parenting Hacks

Parenting for the win!

Tuesday, October 30, 201810/30/2018

What Smoke Alarm Sound is Most Effective

HINT: It’s not that loud beep we’re used to!

Monday, October 1, 201810/01/2018

How Long You Should Hold It

Hint: Don’t wait TOO long!

Wednesday, July 11, 201807/11/2018

Kids Eat More Sugar During the Summer!

…how much more will stun you!

Thursday, May 10, 201805/10/2018

Women Spend Twice as Much Time on Chores

..uh oh, guy! Your turn!

Monday, April 23, 201804/23/2018

Age Affects How We Respond to Stress

..and with age, comes experience!

Thursday, April 5, 201804/05/2018

We’re All Extremely Gullible

..but there’s nothing we can do about it!

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