Every parent dread's their child's meltdowns. But if you’re prepared to handle a tantrum, you can come out unscathed and looking like a parenting pro.

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As the holiday season winds down and we catch our breath and gear up for a fresh new year, here are five gifts that won’t cost you a dime but can make the richest difference in the lives of those you give them to.

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The toddler years are both exhausting and exhilarating and definitely a time for tremendous growth and development. Mighty Mommy shares 4 ways you can maximize your child’s fast-paced toddler days. Read the transcript at http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/node/9566

Mighty Mommy shares 5 bad habits that could leave a negative impression on your kids down the road.

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If you have a master manipulator on your hands, fear not. Mighty Mommy shares 5 strategies that will put you—the parent—back in the driver’s seat and no longer playing victim to your child’s manipulative tactics. Complete offer details are available at: https://www.kindsnacks.com/kidsoffer

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Do you find yourself often criticizing or yelling at your kids? Are you frustrated when they don't listen? Mighty Mommy shares 5 tips to make your discipline approach more positive and effective.

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Although our kids can bring us to our breaking point, they don't have to send us overboard. Mighty Mommy shares 5 ways to keep your temper in check, no matter how much your kids annoy you.

Mighty Mommy shares 5 surefire ways you can help alleviate some of the stressors of parenting which in turn will help keep your anger at bay and allow you to enjoy the most out of raising your family.

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Want your kids to listen up and follow your lead? Mighty Mommy shares four fast tips that will make following directions a cinch.

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What do helicopters and lawn mowers have to do with parenting? Discover your parenting style and learn some handy tips for changing up your parenting game in this week's Mighty Mommy.

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Mighty Mommy shares 8 ways you can explore and adapt a more independent lifestyle for your family, which will in turn lessen some of the burden you carry to get it all done on a regular basis.

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Even when we’re down and out, our families still need and rely on us, so Mighty Mommy shares 7 ways to power through those exhausting moments of parenting.

Are your discipline techniques up to the challenge of family life with kids? Here are five ways to restore calm by freshening up your discipline routine.

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Parenting in the moment is not only the ultimate, loving gift you can share with your child, it’s also a wonderful skill to teach them as well. Here are five simple mindfulness habits that you can begin incorporating into your parenting life today!

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Finding time for yourself after you become a new mom can seem near impossible. Mighty Mommy shares 5 ways to squeeze in a few minutes of some much needed alone time now as a brand new parent and for years to come. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2dd0WPn

Mighty Mommy has delivered seven babies and will soon be a grandmother. Here are ten pressing questions on the minds of today's pregnant women that they scramble to have answered. This episode covers five questions concerning the first trimester. Next week, we tackle five more questions related to the final stages of pregnancy.

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"Are we there yet?" Your family road trip doesn't have to be a nightmare. Here are 8 great ways to keep your kids happy and your sanity intact.

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When your child first leaves the nest and heads off to college, it’s indeed a very bittersweet time for most parents. Mighty Mommy has been this route 4 times and shares 6 ways you can survive the bittersweet, early days when your child leaves for college.

Mighty Mommy shares 8 things you can teach your toddler and young children now to help his confidence soar over time. Read the full transcript here: http://bit.ly/2eVvXGw

If you’re experiencing a little one who has discovered she feels like she’s falling in love, take heart and know that this is quite normal and nothing to be alarmed at. Mighty Mommy shares 5 ways you can assist Cupid and help her manage her first crush.

Our society focuses on struggling to be exceptional over the joy of embracing exactly who we are. Here's why raising an average child is awesome.

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If your family holidays are more stressful than joyful, here's how to step back and find your happy place again.

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Productive people are happy people! They have more time for themselves and their families. Here's how to manage your super-busy parenting life so it doesn't manage you. TRANSCRIPT: https://quickanddirtytips.com/house-home/organization/more-productive-parent | Check out all the Quick and Dirty Tips shows: quickanddirtytips.com/podcasts | JOIN THE CONVERSATION: Facebook: facebook.com/MightyMommy | Twitter: twitter.com/MightyMommy | Pinterest: pinterest.com/mightymommyqdt

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These are the dynamics every adoptive parent and child wants you to know. Avoid doing or saying something hurtful and support the gift of adoption instead!

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Are you convinced that meal planning is drudgery? This look at the ways meal planning can make family life so much more enjoyable may change your mind!

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Is there any time in a tween's life more awkward than middle school? Here are seven essential ways to help your child rise to the challenges.

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Every parent dread's their child's meltdowns. But if you’re prepared to handle a tantrum, you can come out unscathed and looking like a parenting pro.

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Kids face a lot of pressure! Author and speaker Mallika Chopra offers powerful advice to help your child build independence and inner strength.

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It's rough out there! These tips from Relationship Doctor Stephen Snyder will help you navigate the stormy waters of dating as a single parent.

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Struggling with family problems can leave you stuck, spinning your wheels. These creative approaches will help you break free.

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Does your party idea bank need to be replenished? Here are five unique children's birthday party ideas to get you in a festive mood!

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Are your discipline techniques up to the challenge of family life with kids? Here are five ways to restore calm by freshening up your discipline routine.

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Your grad can't find a job after college. What can you do? Mighty Mommy shares 5 strategies to help your young adult bring home a career-worthy paycheck.

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Marc Brackett, Ph.D., the Founder and Director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence and a Professor in the Child Study Center of Yale University, joins Mighty Mommy to discuss how better emotional intelligence can help kids (and parents!) thrive.

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Grandparents have a special impact on the entire family! Here are 14 ways you can celebrate them now and throughout the entire year. 

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The weeks leading up to and beginning the new school year can be a stressful time for the entire family. Mighty Mommy shares five tips to help lessen the anxieties of transitioning back to school.

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What do helicopters and lawn mowers have to do with parenting? Discover your parenting style and learn some handy tips for changing up your parenting game in this week's Mighty Mommy.

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If you're tired of hearing your kids spout “I’m bored,” don't worry! Here are 4 great reasons boredom can benefit your child (and you).

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You've just dozed off when you're jolted awake to the sound of your child screaming in fear. What's going on? Savvy Psychologist Dr. Jade Wu joined Mighty Mommy to demystify night terrors in children.

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Every parent wrestles with feelings of shame from time to time. Here's how to recognize it, own it, and show yourself a little compassion.

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