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5 Compassionate Phrases to Help a Mom in Need (And We're All in Need)

by ParentCo.

Recognizing another mother's average, everyday struggle and stepping in to help is often a simple gesture with the biggest impact.

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In Defense of My Mom Vest

by ParentCo.

It may have "mom fashion" written all over it, but my mom vest is just the garment I need these days.

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The Crock-Pot and the Promise of Having It All

by ParentCo.

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How My Kids Are Helping Me Conquer Mild OCD – And Why I Have to Let It Happen

by Jill Kiedaisch

Basically, as a parent, you have to let go of organization as you knew it. It’s all an illusion anyway.

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Top 10 Posts of 2016: #10 11 Is the Old Age of Childhood

by ParentCo.

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I Love You. Stop Touching Me.

by ParentCo.

While I love my kids endlessly, the incessant hanging, pawing, clawing, and touching has got to stop before I actually lose my mind.

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Santa Shock

by ParentCo.

Learning the truth about Santa sent my 6-year-old mind into a tailspin. But the questions it made me ask about reality shaped everything that came after.

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Kids Believe the Craziest Things If It Means They Get Presents

by ParentCo.

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Excessive Maneuvering: A Parenting Lesson for Drivers

by ParentCo.

While Drivers' Ed teachers may frown upon "excessive maneuvering," it's generally the name of the game when it comes to getting through life.

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I May Not Know What I'm Doing, But I Get to Be Their Mama

by ParentCo.

It's a difficult job that I'm not really sure I'm doing well, but the truth is, I'm the only one who gets to do it. And that's reason enough to keep on going.

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Christmas Is Actually Kind of a Sh*tshow

by ParentCo.

It's as chaotic as it is festive, but I wouldn't have Christmas any other way.

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Letting Go of the Hope That My Grown Sons Will Reconnect

by ParentCo.

How long can a parent intervene in sibling relationships? Once they're adults, they shouldn't require a referee. But what if their rift breaks your heart?

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Hey, Future Teenage Daughter, You Embarrassed Me First

by ParentCo.

There's going to come a day when the mere mention of my name makes you want to wither with embarrassment. Well, kid, you did it to me first.

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So, Wait – How CAN I Discipline My Child?

by Mark Oliver

There are moments when positive parenting stops working. What methods of discipline won't scar them for life?

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How to Help Your Child Navigate the Death of a Friend

by ParentCo.

Supporting our kids through something as devastating as the loss of a friend is no easy task. Experts can offer some advice.

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I Almost Missed It: My Toddler's First Memory

by Alison Wilkinson

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4 Ways Taking on a Housemate Has Made Me a Better Parent

by ParentCo.

If you can find the right person, taking in a housemate can be a game-changer for finding a new rhythm as a parent.

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How to Tell If Your Child Is Addicted to Video Games – and How to Help

How to Tell If Your Child Is Addicted to Video Games – and How to Help

by Stephen Bradshaw

If you’ve determined that your child likely has a video game addiction, there are a number of ways you can help.

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Gestational Diabetes Made Me a Better Mom

by Kelly Riibe

Handling a gestational diabetes diagnosis well can be controlled, and it ultimately made my family healthier and me a better mom.

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A Letter to My Five-Year-Old, Now That Your Baby Brother Is Here

by ParentCo.

There may not be as much room on my lap these days, but you're asking to sit there less and less.

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How I Teach My Daughter About True Love

by Michelle Downing

The best we can do to teach our daughters about loving a good man is to lead by example.

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How to Shield Your Child from Greed and Entitlement During the Holidays

by Angela Pruess

Keep the focus on what the holidays really mean to your family and instill in your kids a sense of generosity and gratitude.

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Relativist Parenting Is a State of Mind, Not a Style

by ParentCo.

In this age of too much information, parenting can be scary business. But when we trust our instincts, we know more than we give ourselves credit for.

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How to Keep Your Kids Motivated to Be "Good" Once Santa Is off Duty

by Rebecca Lang

If it takes a village to raise a kid, then sometimes we need to use that village to get our kids to do what they have to do. So who should we call on besides Santa?

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