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• Measles doesn’t just make kids sick—it makes them forget how to fight illness for years
  Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026
  To understand what's really at stake when a child contracts measles, we spoke with Dr. Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, a trustee of the American Medical Association, about the serious complications parents should know about. Continue Reading »
• 6-Year-Old Stuns Mom with Heartfelt Valentine’s Day Gesture
  Posted on Tuesday February 10, 2026
  Modeling small acts of kindness for kids can make all the difference. Continue Reading »
• Online dating apps can lead to marriage, but can a mom-friend app build a village?
  Posted on Monday February 09, 2026
  Our editor shares her experience joining the Peanut app. Continue Reading »
• Mom, you’re doing better than you think
  Posted on Monday February 09, 2026
  A gentle reset for the days you feel behind. Here’s how to spot the quiet wins, lower the pressure, and move your family forward with more calm and confidence. Continue Reading »
• 8 organization tips every mom needs to reset her home
  Posted on Monday February 09, 2026
  You do not need a giant overhaul to feel on top of your home again. These simple, doable resets fit real family life and help you reclaim calm this week. Continue Reading »
• 5 questions to ask before deciding whether to give your kids an allowance
  Posted on Sunday February 08, 2026
  Deciding if allowance is right for your family starts with a few thoughtful questions. These will help you teach money skills with clarity, confidence, and kindness. Continue Reading »
• 10 tech-safety tips every family should follow this winter
  Posted on Saturday February 07, 2026
  Cozy season is peak season for scams, sneaky settings and stressed devices. Here are smart, doable moves that keep your home, your kids and your data safer. Continue Reading »
• How to make air travel easier for kids with sensory sensitivities
  Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
  With preparation and the right strategies, air travel doesn't have to be a nightmare. Continue Reading »
• 5 activities with friends that actually recharge your mom spirit
  Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
  Real connection is the point. These simple, low-lift friend dates help you breathe easier, feel seen and return home refueled. Continue Reading »
• What experts want you to know before buying AI toys for your kids
  Posted on Friday February 06, 2026
  As an ’80s kid, I grew up with Cricket and Teddy Ruxpin. You’d stick a cassette tape in their back, press play, and boom: an anthropomorphized tape player that would read us stories while our parents talked on a phone with a 10-foot-long cord smoking Virginia Slims. Times were simpler then. (In retrospect those toys […] Continue Reading »