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Parenthood

5 Ways to Support Siblings of Children with Special Needs

by ParentCo.

The needs of siblings are unique as well.

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Wellbeing

Step Away From the Mess and Make Room for Things That Matter Most

by ParentCo.

It doesn’t take much to convince ourselves that every little thing we do or don’t do could break the kids. Of course it doesn’t really work that way.

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Wellbeing

The Fear of Abandonment's Annual Visit

by Bridget Magee

Even though my daughter doesn’t want to have a birthday tantrum every year, she does because she feels a profound loss.

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Playtime

This Is the Song That Never Ends: Kids Aren’t the Only Ones Hitting Repeat

by ParentCo.

Like you don't know every line to Ferris Bueller's Day Off...

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Wellbeing

What You Need to Know After a Sensory Processing Disorder Diagnosis

by ParentCo.

Welcome to the world of a sensory child.

Wellbeing

Yes, You Can Sleep in and Still Be a Hero

by ParentCo.

Go ahead. Lay that yoga mat down and take a nap on it.

Playtime

After Your Kids Go Down, Netflix and Chill With These 7 Awesome Shows

by ParentCo.

If you want to improve your marriage and simultaneously ease away the stress of parenting, fire up the Netflix and turn on one of these awesome shows.

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Parenthood

Stop Trying to Parent Like the French

by ParentCo.

But croissants are never a bad idea.

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Parenthood

How To Raise A Good Person – Instead Of One Who Is Just Afraid Of Being Bad

by ParentCo.

They have to be motivated by more than just fear of getting in trouble.

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Parenthood

I'll Make It Last as Long as I Can

by ParentCo.

As he blew out three candles on his cake, I wondered how time had passed so quickly. Tonight, while he's still small, I'll make it last longer.

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Inspiration

How Being a Mom Helped Me Hike 500 Miles

by ParentCo.

There's nothing like motherhood to toughen you up.

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Wellbeing

Three Questions to Ask If You Want to be Happier in Your 30s and 40s

by ParentCo.

Find your happy. It's out there.

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Parenthood

Is it Worse to Be a Not-So-Handyman or a Guilt-Ridden Dad?

by ParentCo.

Have you seen the size of my tool belt?

Wellbeing

Have Manners Changed Too Much Over Generations?

by ParentCo.

Phones at the dinner table? How RUDE.

Learning

The Importance of Fostering Emotional Intelligence in Girls

by ParentCo.

Why the focus on girls? Because, statistics.

Inspiration

What "Blackish" Can Teach About Guiding Our Kids' Internet Use

by ParentCo.

Our kids are looking to us as examples for what’s okay to do online and what’s not.

Parenthood

"The Boke of Chyldren” 6 Centuries-Old Lessons for Modern Parents

by ParentCo.

Oh, your baby doesn't sleep? Well, turns out they haven't for at least 500 years.

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Parenthood

Nurture When Needed- Lessons of Parenting Learned While Gardening

by ParentCo.

Compost is another good metaphor: present failures will yield future successes.

Parenthood

Science Says Your Preschooler Isn't (Totally) Willfully Ignoring You

by ParentCo.

No, that comes later.

Parenthood Wellbeing

You Can Do It! A Pep Talk for Parents During Cold & Flu Season

by ParentCo.

Of course there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.

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Parenthood

The Highs and Lows of Working at Home

by ParentCo.

It's all fun and games until your "co-worker" maniacally smashes crackers into the carpet.

Parenthood

5 Ways To Help Kids Cope With The Loss of a Family Pet

by ParentCo.

It's not going to be easy.

Parenthood

How Not to Be a Dipshit Parent: Installment A

by ParentCo.

A tenet that used to annoy me, but now brings me a measure of comfort: It is what it is. Things are what they are.

Wellbeing

The Right Stuff: The Importance of Purposeful Possession

by ParentCo.

We're not communists, or even minimalists. We're just not into stuff for stuff's sake.

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