5 Tips to Teach your Child Gracious Gift Receiving this Holiday Season

5 Tips to Teach your Child Gracious Gift Receiving this Holiday Season

by Mia Barnes

The holidays are a time for joy, family, friends and gift-giving. Amid the excitement, it's important to teach your child how to receive presents with grace.

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Thoughtful Holiday Gift Ideas for Teachers, Babysitters, and Nannies

by Charlie Fletcher

The holiday season is a time of gratitude and giving, and there's no better moment to recognize and appreciate those who play vital roles in our children's lives.

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10 Must-Have Gifts For New Moms

by Yelena Shuster

The following gift guide is brought to you by bleary-eyed middle of the nights scouring Internet forums, Facebook groups, and enthusiastic Amazon reviews.

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6 Tips for Navigating Co-Parenting During the Holiday Season

by Atty Bruggemann, Esq.

For co-parents, the holidays can bring challenges. With some preparation, open communication, and a little flexibility, it’s possible to create a joyful season.

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Flexible Sleep Schedules for Kids Are Essential During the Holiday Season

Flexible Sleep Schedules for Kids Are Essential During the Holiday Season

by Sarah Bossio

During the festive season, parents face the challenge of maintaining healthy sleep habits for their little ones while also navigating travel. Here's how.

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How to Set a Present Budget for the Holiday Season

How to Set a Present Budget for the Holiday Season

by Jack Shaw

You can celebrate in a meaningful and budget-friendly ways by capping your gift expenses. Here are strategies for a wallet-conscious and fun holiday season.

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The Super Pooper Pear Sauce And 6 Other Foods Every Toddler Mom Needs

by Yelena Shuster

When babies start solids, everyone and their mother-in-law warns you: get ready for constipation. Here are foods that magically help, and parents feel good about.

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How Parents Can Help Kids Thrive at Grandparents' House

by Charlie Fletcher

Grandparents can be an invaluable positive influence on your children’s lives. They have rich stories, different generational perspectives to share, and a huge amount of love to offer. 

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An Acronym To Help You Get through the NICU

by Georgina Jones

If you're in the NICU right now, I know you don’t have time—or headspace—for a long, wordy article. So here's a little acronym to help you get through: NICU.

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Life Saving Ways to Save Energy as a Special Needs Parent

by Angela Pruess

If there’s a common variable that all special needs parents would agree to experiencing, it would be that they are exhausted. Here's how to care for you.

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The First 90 Days of Parenting: How to Crush Your One Job

by ParentCo.

You have one job for the first 90 days of parenthood: Keep baby alive. So let's strategize. Here are essential things that make life easier, from swaddles to seats.

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The 6 Biggest Lies I Believed Before Having Kids

by Nina Palmo

Just about all of us had a few wrong ideas about raising kids before we became parents ourselves. Here's how one mom reframed her expectations and vision.

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A Minimalist Parent’s Guide to the Holiday Gift Overload 

by ParentCo.

You don't always see eye to eye with gift-giving family members, especially when you've got a less is more mentality. Here's how to handle a mountain of gifts.

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The Pros and Cons of Swaddling

by Charlie Fletcher

If you’re a new parent wondering if swaddling is right for your baby, you’ve come to the right place. Here are tips for doing it safely should you give it a try.

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Reflections on the First 30 Days of Parenthood From Dads Who’ve Been There

by Peter K

We discussed fears, coping, breastfeeding, partnerships, and advice with five rad dads. While each have different stories, many sentiments remain the same.

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A Guide to Effective Communication for Co-Parents

by Atty Bruggemann, Esq

Co-parenting with someone you just divorced, civilly and respectfully, may be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. But it’s essential. Here's how to manage.

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Expecting Twins? Here’s your Survival Guide

Expecting Twins? Here’s your Survival Guide

by Tere Medina

If you’re expecting twins, welcome to an amazing, exhausting adventure! Here are some tips I wish someone had shared with me 2 years ago before mine were born.

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We Need Education about Breastfeeding and Pumping

by Amberlee Venti

Lack of knowledge contributes to how a lactating mother is treated in the workplace, in the mall, on an airplane, pitching to investors...everywhere.

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9 Ways to Assemble an Arsenal of Awesome Babysitters

by Pam Moore

Babysitters are everywhere—if your eyes are open. Finding a great one makes all the difference. Here are some places to find your next excellent sitter.

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8 School Day Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings

by ParentCo.

Mornings aren't easy for anyone, really. So get your game face on and tackle them like you mean it with these shortcuts that will make life just a little smoother.

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How to Balance Household Work When One Parent Stays Home

by ParentCo.

A division of labor where one person does all the work outside of the home and one person does all the work inside of it would be fairly unbalanced.

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7 Things You Can Do To Fight Overwhelm this Back-To-School Season

by Katelyn Denning

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Why Toddlers Don’t Want to Poop in the Potty and What to Do About It

by Allison Jandu

If you’ve been struggling to get your toddler to poop in the potty, you’re not alone. Let’s explore why toddlers don’t want to poop in the potty and how to help.

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8 Ways to Prep for Fall for Kids With Special Needs

by ParentCo.

Now that fall draws near, the bucket lists on Pinterest pages are filling up. But parenting a kid with special needs adds another layer of consideration.

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