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Creative ways to communicate with kids

Communicating with your kids is super important. But it doesn’t always come easily. Check out this creative strategy one dad is taking to try to get through to his kids: According to writer/director/leading dad Will Reid, this will be the “first in a series of instructional videos” for his kids. That’s right. Dude was so sick of […]

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Little kids + big words = total awesomeness

Kids are scary smart these days, aren’t they? The “exasperated” kid’s mom certainly knows what we’re talking about: It seems like almost every time we turn around, one of our miniature megaminds is surprising us by saying some crazy big word – like “disintegrate” from our four-year-old, or “booger” from her little brother. (Most of […]

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Turning parenting fails into successes

It’s back-to-school time! Is everybody excited? Well a couple of weeks ago, the Doctor and the Dad got a little too excited for our daughter’s first day of school. We woke up early, made sure everyone had a good breakfast, unsuccessfully tried to convince our preschooler not to wear seventeen multi-colored clips and bows in […]

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A surprising reason to make your kids go outside and play

Summer is ending and kids are getting back to school. We know that lots of you are already making an effort to make the most of this season’s remaining sunshine by spending as much time as you can outside. But in case you needed another excuse to head outdoors…

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Parental Rap Battle: Baby Swag vs. Swagger Wagon

In case y’all didn’t know it, there’s a straight-up gangsta’ turf war goin’ down right now in virtual suburbs all over the web. This is East Coast vs. West Coast, Bloods vs. Crips, and Pampers vs. Huggies all rolled into one, yo. What we’re talkin’ ‘bout – of course – is The Mom’s View’s new […]

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What are some good brain-boosting indoor activities for kids?

Today’s question is one we’ve all probably thought about a lot. (Or at least a little, like whenever the cable goes out.) What are some good indoor activities for kids that can boost my little one’s brainpower more than just watching TV? – Elyssa

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It’s family vacation time!

The Doctor and the Dad (and the Daughter and the Son) are on vacation this week. And let us tell you, it is awesome! If you and your brood haven’t taken a big, relaxing break together lately, you really owe it to yourselves to schedule one. Research shows that family vacations contribute positively to family bonding, […]