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Julie Cole weighs in on the debate to pierce your child's ears or not. A hot button topic around moms.

Are you afraid to laugh without first crossing your legs? Pregnancy and birth do a number on pelvic floor muscles, and no one talks about it! Here's what experts say about treatment options and the secrecy surrounding a very common problem

By Jen Pinarski

How a wise friend (who is not a mom) showed me the way to being a kinder, better parent. Yes, even during meltdowns

By Kristi York

When you have a smart kid not working to potential, it’s enough to make any parent twitchy. So I asked an expert for help, and here's what I learned

Guest post by Julie Cole

Resist the urge to push the glamour of the "Big Sister" or "Big Brother" title; a toddler needs time, and reassurance that they're still Mommy and Daddy's baby, too

By Emma Reilly

Having a brother or sister with a disability forces you grow up faster in some ways. It can trigger anxiety and resentment, or fierce loyalty, empathy and acceptance. Sometimes, all of those. As a parent, expect to ricochet between pride and worry for your tiny superheroes

By Tara Wilson

Spats between brothers and sisters are a normal part of growing up—but should they be? A sibling-aggression expert explains the effects of these complex and sometimes explosive relationships, and what parents can do

By Jennifer Pinarski

Sure, they can't spend four seconds in the same room without turning feral, but that's just now. As siblings grow, the hostility often wanes, leaving loyalty—and yes, even friendship—in its place

By Ann Douglas

Like an Olympic sport, beating the morning rush requires skill, dedication, hard work, and grit. momstown's parent-tested tips will help you get ahead of the clock and save your serenity on school days

By Kristi York

Restaurant staff upset by eating, and a call to unclench or look away; A parent's guide to UTIs in kids; And how much of what do I need to dress my kid through the summer? A momstown guide

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