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  17 Diverse Toys, Puzzles, and Games For Kids

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  It's important to educate your little ones about race and ensure that they're inclusive of their peers and the world of people around them. Having meaningful discussions about multiculturalism is vital in early childhood development, and one way to reinforce the importance of inclusivity and …

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  Breastfeeding For 2+ Years Has Proven Benefits — but It’s Still Stigmatized, New Guidelines Say

  POPSUGAR - Sara Ahmed

  In the first updated guidance on breastfeeding in a decade, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a policy statement on June 27 that encourages the support of breastfeeding for up to two years and beyond. The AAP also identified stigma, lack of support, and workplace barriers as factors that …

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  What Is An Ectopic Pregnancy, and How Common Are They?

  POPSUGAR - Angela Anagnost-Repke

  One of my closest friends was trying to conceive for well over a year, and when she finally became pregnant, she endured an ectopic pregnancy. It was the first time I'd heard of an ectopic pregnancy — after all, the condition affects only 1 in 50 pregnancies — but it's a life-threatening condition …

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  Gentle Parenting Is a TikTok Buzzword — but Here's What Most People Get Wrong

  POPSUGAR - Alexis Jones

  Gentle parenting has been getting a lot of attention lately, thanks to viral videos on Instagram and TikTok. In many of the 30- to 60-second clips, parents detail the benefits of the parenting style, which prioritizes the child's emotional needs of child and a calmer method of discipline over …

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  Why New Expert Guidance Says Bed Sharing With Infants Is Dangerous

  POPSUGAR - Maggie Ryan

  When it comes to cosleeping with a baby, it seems that everyone has a different opinion on the safety of sharing a bed. But new guidance released Tuesday by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is unequivocal: bed sharing with a baby — or even having objects around them — can pose a serious …