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You're Going to Be a Different Mother to Each of Them

by ParentCo.

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Losing My Religion While Trying to Find Answers to My Kids' Deep Questions

by ParentCo.

I’ve been struggling with religion. Particularly, how do you talk to your kids about religion, especially if you disagree?

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How I Helped My Anxious Kid Transition to Middle School

by ParentCo.

The transition to middle school was extremely difficult for my daughter, who deals with generalized and social anxiety disorders. Here's what we learned.

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On Explaining Time and Aging to a Three-Year-Old

by ParentCo.

There might not be a special trick to talking to your kid about time and aging, probably because both are unavoidable.

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Candy Land Is a Metaphor for Life

by ParentCo.

The only thing we can control is our attitude. Do I want to focus on the pitfalls? I ask myself. No.

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The Art of Letting Go

by ParentCo.

The undeniable shift from child to teen arrived unexpectedly, furiously, with no clear warning, despite the age and all of the obvious signs.

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What's Really Behind the Ire of Moms Slinging Internet Jabs?

by ParentCo.

When I wrote a simple essay, I didn't anticipate that so many women would lash out with disbelief and resentment. Here's what I realized.

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This Place Sucks! My Newborn Son’s First Diary Entries

by ParentCo.

Dear Diary, It finally happened. I got evicted. Don't get me wrong, I had a feeling my days in that sweet pad were numbered.

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10 Things Only a Massachusetts Mom Would Say

by Cheryl Maguire

Massachusetts moms are a hardy bunch of women. Oh, wait. A "Haaaahhhdy" bunch of women. There. That's better.

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Unique Butterflies and Tasmanian She-Devils: Dissecting My Daughters' Personalities

by ParentCo.

I have four daughters and it amazes me how different each of their personalities are. Let's go on an adventure, shall we?

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Do Parents Have a Favorite Child? (Yours Did.)

by ParentCo.

Are parents capable of loving objectively? The answer is complicated, steeped in generations of family dynamics, and varies wildly depending on perspective.

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The Baby Registry Gifts You Won’t Be Selling at a Yard Sale

by ParentCo.

Baby registries are often full of things parents don't need. Why not steer the giving nature of friends and family in the direction of these useful gifts?

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Using Minimalism to Teach Our Kids That Less Really Is More

by ParentCo.

Minimalism, to whatever degree you take it, can teach our kids important life lessons they can carry into their adult lives.

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Nothing About This Girl of Mine Needs Fixing

by ParentCo.

I’ve watched friends mourn over lost hair, but ultimately accept the change. But this time, it's my daughter and quite frankly, I'm proud.

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Having to Work Doesn't Mean Missing Out on Summer Memories

by ParentCo.

Summer’s not an ocean breeze for working moms. We try hard to make it as fun as we can, but inside we’re secretly freaking out about missing out.

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How to Get Your Kids to Stop Losing Their Stuff Without Losing Your Mind

by ParentCo.

Some kids may be naturally organized, but, it is up to us to teach them how to keep track of their things and to realize the importance of responsibility.

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Don't Knock the "Mom" Label

by ParentCo.

Literature, bras, large vehicles, haircuts, jeans, music, movies.What do these things have in common? Having a "mom" contingent.

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Admiring My Kids For the Role Models They Are

by ParentCo.

Here are five ways that my kids are my role models and exactly the kind of people I'd like to be when I grow up.

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How I'm Going to Help My Kids Get Through the Armpit of Life That Is Adolescence

by ParentCo.

There are many scientific reasons why adolescence is the worst time in your life. But you survived it the first time. You'll make it through your kid's too.

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Five Ways to Make the First Day of Kindergarten a Success

by ParentCo.

Here are some of our tried and true tips to make the first day of kindergarten as smooth and stress-free as possible.

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Embracing the Beautiful Pain of Parenthood

by ParentCo.

I began to understand that the more I relinquished the self-appointed duty to protect my son from all trouble, the more freedom I felt.

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The Day I Told My Daughter Cinderella Was Stupid

by ParentCo.

What kind of mother tells her precious, princess-loving daughter that princesses are dumb? Well, one who's finally had it with Cinderella's ineptitude.

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Six Ways to Keep Your Kid Busy at the Office When Your Childcare Falls Through

by ParentCo.

If you find yourself working with a kid in tow. These tips ensure you’re able to get your work done while your kid has a great day at the office.

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A Grandma's Review of the Parenting On Display at Open Gym

by ParentCo.

I understand my place in history. But I’m frequently distracted by how much control kids wield just by being kids.

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