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Care and Feeding: How can I treat my kids equally and still give myself a break?

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Your son has been playing soccer since he was 6 , but you can't give them the same experience and give yourself a break.

Quitting would be better for you and your kids, but it will be worse in the long run if you're coaching and miserable.

Be honest with your kids about your burnout, especially your youngest, about it.

Dear Granddaughter Wants gift of an e-bike, but her daughter and her husband are upset it's not wanted.

E-bikes may actually be able to provide a solid workout, due in part to the fact that users tend to ride them more often than standard bike riders.

A bike, even an electronic one, is a great way to get an otherwise sedentary kid to get outside and move.

Recently, after our daughter spent the night with her grandparents, she came home talking about taking a bath with Grandma . I asked a few questions to clarify, and it turns out that, yes, she and Grandma took a bath together. I am all about body positivity, and we use the anatomical names for body parts, but for some reason, this makes me feel icky..

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