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A pet can be one of the greatest forms of affordable therapy for those struggling with their mental health. But is this as true for children as it is for adults? An expert breaks it down.

Here's how Danielle Busby, mom and star of TLC's Outdaughtered, keeps her six little girls active and learning all summer long.

During pregnancy, your brain undergoes a pattern of extensive pruning, which is essentially a process of fine-tuning. If our brains undergo such significant changes while growing children, changes that last years if not the rest of our lives, what does that mean for us as mothers?

To keep holiday family quarrels and debates to a minimum, we've compiled lists of the Thanksgiving dinner table topics you should and should not talk about this year.

Most popular German first names on Family Education. Find your German first name from A to Z and learn about its meaning and origins.

Find your Russian last name and learn about its meaning and origins. Russian surnames are powerful and have very interesting history behind the name.

You’d have to be hiding under a rock not to have heard about the latest trend in pregnancy: gender reveal parties. Here’s what you need to know about this new cultural phenomenon.

You've got more leftovers than you could ever eat. You don't want to waste it, but you're not sure how to freeze and thaw food safely. No worries! We have tips on freezing and thawing leftovers and other foods to keep from creating waste!

This dad gave up drinking in solidarity with his pregnant wife...and he hasn't had a drink since.

If your partner is expecting, chances are she's feeling anything but beautiful right now. Our writer — and father of two — shares his tips on how to make your pregnant partner feel sexy.

When you've got kids, watching the Super Bowl is enough of a challenge, never mind hosting a party.

Is your partner your workout buddy? Is she pregnant? Worry not! You can still work out with your pregnant partner. We'll show you how!

Learn your family history with our last names database from A to Z! Discover surname origins, last name meanings, and surname variations.

Check off personality traits you think you possess and we’ll tell you what you should’ve been named.

If you still have to buy some toys this season, look no further. Family Education editors have curated some popular toys and old favorites for boys (and girls, of course) that are sure to delight! Bonus: you’ll definitely find quite a few gifts that will also help kids learn as they play.