Always Have a Friend Who Saves You From Yourself

by ParentCo.

You’re more than a mother, with interests, opinions and guilty pleasures to discuss. She's not going to let you forget that.

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The Art of Taking Things Literally is an Art of Childhood

by ParentCo.

Childhood is littered with literal misinterpretations.

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5 Signs We’re Tired of Talking Politics

by ParentCo.

We’re talking an “off” day from the rigorous mental routine we’ve subjected ourselves to for the last long while.

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Should I Pay Someone to Do That? The Best and Worst Chores to Hire Out

by ParentCo.

What if we viewed paying for household services not as spending but as contract negotiation? Here's how to determine when to call on the experts.

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When Life in Bali Is Less Paradise, More Life as Usual

by ParentCo.

Much to my surprise, the person I had been in California followed me to Bali.

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Five Forbidden Wishes of Adulthood

by ParentCo.

These five wishes are especially torturous to a mother because of the duality of truths they represent, inciting guilt and relief in equal measures.

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Beyond Just Buying Books, Create a Culture of Reading in Your Home

by Sanya Pelini

Reading is important for vocabulary, language and social skills development. And there is plenty of research to back that up.

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How Water Works to Relax Kids and Turn Their Moods Around

by ParentCo.

The wise advice of putting your kids in water to change a mood or calm a child down is a science-backed trick that works.

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How the Death of My Father Made Me Stop the Whirlwind

by ParentCo.

The whirlwind is deceptive. It makes you think that it's fine to move fast and that nothing will ever change.

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3 Places Families Should Make Phone-Free

by ParentCo.

Here's how to carve out three important tech-free areas -- and why.

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My Son Asked Me Why I Had A Butt on My Stomach

by ParentCo.

I want other women, especially mothers, to know that it's okay that their body is what it is.

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Four Daily Exercises That Illuminate Gratitude and Joy

by ParentCo.

These small habits we can practice every day will help our kids see the good all around them.

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Sharing Our Boobs: The Case for Communal Breastfeeding

by ParentCo.

The idea of another woman putting her nipple in your baby’s mouth might give you the creeps, but remember, only a few generations back breastfeeding itself was taboo.

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Embracing the Positivity of Boy Power

by ParentCo.

It's common to think of boys as more physical and rambunctious than their female counterparts. But are we sending the wrong message when we reign it in?

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Summer Arrives on the Wings of the Cicada

by ParentCo.

Their sound, that rhythmic cicada crooning, danced in my head, proving far more intoxicating than the empty bottle of wine at my feet.

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Why the Best Shoes for Kids Might Be No Shoes at All

by Pam Moore

If you’re not ready to home school or move to a tropical, shoe-optional locale, there are plenty of opportunities to foster kids’ healthy foot development.

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Extend the Life of Your Wardrobe With The Right Camisole

by ParentCo.

It’s been my personal mission to find the absolute best camisoles for layering under everything from work to workout clothes.

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The Importance of "Me" Time in the Land of Mom

by ParentCo.

These days, I am everyone's everything.

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Can DHA Supplements Really Enhance Your Kids' Intelligence?

by ParentCo.

Have you ever chosen a DHA supplement for your children because you were promised it would make them smarter? Ever wonder if it really works?

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Why Are Our Girls Developing so Early?

by ParentCo.

The medical community considers any onset of sexual development before age eight to be precocious puberty, and it is increasingly common.

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Bad Test Score Got Your Kid Down? Video Games Might Help

by ParentCo.

Virtual and alternative worlds may be a source of therapy.

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The Welcome Tenderness of Do-It-Yourself Goodbyes

by ParentCo.

I’ve officiated at funerals before, but most of the life-cycle events in which I participate are joyful. Now I'm stepping up to do it for my father-in-law.

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I've Got That Allergic Kid but I Think It's Going to Be Okay

by ParentCo.

I consumed nuts regularly, as suggested by the latest research on allergies and yeah, it didn’t work. But it's not the end of the world.

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To Share or Not to Share: Negotiating Social Media With Kids

by ParentCo.

As we create social media guidelines for our kids to follow, I find they are good for me too.

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