Ann Douglas

Joy, Grief, Hope: The Mother's Days I'll Never Forget

Years of celebrations have blurred together, but a few still stand out, for good reasons and bad. And so does this lesson: Mothering is hard, but mothers are resilient. You can break our hearts again and again, but we will find our way back to joy

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Sibling Relationships Are A Marathon, Not A Sprint

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

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You Are Not Alone: A Survival Guide To March Break

Trade off childcare and activities with a buddy family. Take "me" time no matter what. Bake a lot with them, and worst case, let them get bored and see what they come up with. Presenting a survivor's guide on how to stay unbroken through March Break

By Ann Douglas

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Look, Ma! Kate Middleton's PSA For Kids' Mental Health

The British royals make a pitch to help struggling kids and end the stigma surrounding mental illness; a Chinese New Year primer for kids; a 42-year-old Cindy Crawford's confident, unaltered photos go viral; and hey, we're STILL obsessed with good sleep habits

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Through The Storm: Ann Douglas' New Book Is Highly Personal—And Pragmatic

'You can forgive yourself for being a gloriously imperfect work in progress, just like your child,' says Ann Douglas, whose new book, Parenting Through The Storm, offers support and practical advice for parents navigating their children's struggles with mental, behavioural and neurodevelopmental disorders

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A ray of sunshine if you're fed up with the dark winter blahs

Sure-Fire Ways To Beat The February Blahs

Tired of short days and long hours spent suiting up to go out into the cold? Here's a ray of sunny positivity to light your way back from the dark winter blahs

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Set Yourself up for Success with your 2015 Parenting Resolutions

Resolving to do better is great, but remember to cut yourself some slack. Parenting expert Ann Douglas offers encouragement, tips and advice to help turn resolutions into reality

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