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How to tell if your kids think you’re a cool mom

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We spoke to kids and parents to find out what makes a mom 'cool'. Read what they had to say then take a quiz to find out just how cool you are as a parent.

The problem with hyper-connected kids in the digital age

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How to know when it's time to unplug your kids and what to do with screen-less time.

How to keep your heart healthy

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Ask a woman what she's worried about dying from and she's likely to say breast cancer. But it's heart disease that is the biggest killer of women.

Help your kids understand decision-making

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Can you get beyond just saying no? The answer is yes.

Get over the mommy guilt

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Why all the guilt? Every mom we know feels mommy guilt but that doesn't mean they are a bad mom.
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Why taking risks is good for you

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We caution our kids against risky behavior, but sometimes risk can be good for you.
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Why sleep matters – and how to get more

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You can't do much about a teething baby or a sick child, but you can make sleep a priority - and doing so can do wonders for your health.
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Why We Get ‘Mom Crushes’ and What to Do About Them

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It's one thing to be on Team Jacob or Team Edward, but what about the crush you get on someone you actually know say a co-worker? Is it a sign that your marriage is in trouble?
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Go ahead, criticize me: Why parents need to know what they’re doing wrong

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Criticism gives us insight into our own behavior and may even spur us to make positive changes in our lives — once we learn how to handle it.
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Despite many failed adoption attempts, Downers Grove mom finally holds her baby girl

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Writer Kelly James-Enger shares the adoption of her daughter through her journal, which included three moms who changed their mind and 18 months of trying.
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