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Parenthood

Open Letter to My Kids About What Matters Most

by ParentCo.

Never stop. The world needs you.

Wellbeing

Don't Sweat the Blankie, It's Fine

by ParentCo.

It's probably filthy, but that's the only drawback.

Learning

5 Simple, Daily Habits That Will Boost Your Child’s Brain

by ParentCo.

If you want to embrace the power of simple daily habits to benefit your child’s brain development, here’s what you need to do, according to science.

Parenthood

Just Keep Turning at the Corner

by ParentCo.

Lost, then found, then lost again.

Parenthood

Dads Matter – Why Kids Need Involved Fathers

by ParentCo.

Children are still, in a lot of ways, seen as the mother’s responsibility. That’s a shame. Because dads matter.

Pregnancy

Dear Nordstrom, I Think You're Confused

by ParentCo.

The first image that popped up when I searched the word “maternity” in your search bar threw up some red flags.

Parenthood

Parents of Middle School Girls: Beware of the Pot Stirrer

by ParentCo.

Pot Stirrers. You can find them in various social circles from grade school on up to college and beyond.

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Learning

A Meditation for My Daughter Before a Standardized Test

by ParentCo.

I hope that she will take a moment to read this meditation before she sharpens her number two pencils and fills out her first bubble.

Wellbeing

Signs Old Age Is Looming

by ParentCo.

Now that I’m cruising up to forty, the following things have a permanent seat at my dinner table.

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Wellbeing

Why I Didn't Strike on International Women's Day

by ParentCo.

Who would be most affected by me striking on International Women's Day? The people I can't let down, no matter what.

Parenthood

5 Ways We Are Inadvertently Discouraging Authenticity in Our Girls

by ParentCo.

What are we missing in helping to guide our girls towards living authentically and comfortably in their own skin?

Wellbeing

Relationship Goals From a Real Wife Living the Real Life

by ParentCo.

No one wants to crash and burn, right? Here are some relationship goals from a real wife living the real life.

Parenthood

Is Burping a Baby More Habit Than Help?

by ParentCo.

What do parenting manuals have to say about the practice? And whom does burping benefit more: the baby, or its caregivers?

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Wellbeing

The Science Behind Time-Out: 7 Tips to Make it Work

by Sanya Pelini

Time-out is a highly effective behavior modification tool if used appropriately, and there’s plenty of research to back that up.

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Learning

Books Every Teenage Girl Should Read Before They Turn 18

by ParentCo.

Regardless of gender, religion, or politics, every teen should read these books before making their way out into the world.

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Parenthood

Why Harsh Parenting Can Put Kids On The Wrong Track

by ParentCo.

A new study shows overly aggressive, harsh parenting can make kids more susceptible to peer pressure, and ultimately more likely to drop out of school.

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Wellbeing

When the Cookie Crumbles, Is It Okay to Eat It Off the Floor?

by Rebecca Lang

The five-second rule is the idea that food which has fallen on the ground is still safe to eat if it's picked up within five seconds of dropping. Allegedly.

Parenthood

How to be an Effective Parent Volunteer

by ParentCo.

There are many ways to stay active in your kid's education from kindergarten through high school that will not only benefit them, but you as well.

Parenthood

All That Shaving and Other Reasons Date Night is Overrated

by ParentCo.

There’s so much ugh in date night that it begs the questions of whether or not it’s both worth it, and if it’s doing more harm than good.

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Parenthood

How to Answer Important Questions When You Have More Than One Child

by ParentCo.

Note: These answers will not actually satisfy your children. There will be tears, objections, and general displeasure.

Parenthood

Raising Sons in an Era of Toxic Masculinity

by ParentCo.

How do we unpack the baggage that our society forces us to carry about boys and men – and what the hell is masculinity anyhow?

Parenthood

So, You Want to Have Kids: A One-Sided Story of Preparing for Parenthood

by ParentCo.

Before you wander into lifelong parenthoodery, here are some things to consider (that maybe you’ve been told, maybe you haven’t).

Wellbeing

Women Who Strike On March 8th Should Get A Raise

by ParentCo.

The organizers of the Women’s March on Washington have called on women across the country to strike from paid and unpaid labor on International Women’s Day.

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Parenthood

The Frustrating Crossroads of Pajama Junction

by ParentCo.

It is here at this crossroads, a familiar place in our bedtime routine I call Pajama Junction, where I pause and weigh my options. Appease or press on?

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