Pediatricians Just Quietly Updated Their Official Guidance on Giving Kids Melatonin…
The American Academy of Pediatrics has quietly rewritten its official patient guidance on giving children…
Mother Says Moving Cost Her Child a Spot in Their Dream…
You feel the punch of a small, sudden loss when a preschool spot disappears because…
Our 8 Year Old’s Violent Homework Meltdowns and Daily Screaming Fits…
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My Five Year Old Keeps Lying, Stealing, and Sneaking Things Around…
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My Five Year Old Needs to Control Every Decision and Playtime…
You notice her corralling every game and deciding who plays which part, and it makes…
Homeowners Question Why Builders Install Plumbing in Exterior Walls Despite Freeze…
You’ve probably noticed pipes running inside exterior walls and wondered why builders accept the winter…
My Teenage Sons Still Haven’t Recovered From Losing Their “Cool Uncle,”…
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About Me
madison Cates
Mom, Wife, Minimalist.






















