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How Mindfulness Increases the Compassion in Your Parenting

by ParentCo.

How do we create a more compassionate world for our children? We can start by practicing mindfulness and compassion in our own homes and relationships.

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A Call for a Birthday Party Revolution

by ParentCo.

I propose that we stop lavish kids' birthday parties. We can honor our growing little ones without going broke and without meltdown-inducing stimulation.

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Kid Made Recipe: Peanut Butter Chocolate Tarts

by ParentCo.

Have a young baking enthusiast help you whip up two kinds of ganache and delight the peanut butter lovers in your house with these tasty tarts!

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The Child YouTube Stars Your Kids Love

by ParentCo.

While many kid YouTubers are safe bets, there are some pros and cons about the entire enterprise.

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Finding Progress Through Rose-Colored Goggles

by ParentCo.

I want to parent with an open mind and heart, so of course I'm listening to my son's request for pink goggles.

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5 Healthy Habits for a Time of Profound Anxiety

by ParentCo.

I had to figure out how to manage my stress around world events, so I could maintain healthy engagement, self-care, and my family focus.

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The Etiquette of Milk Sharing

by ParentCo.

I’ve always been a breastfeeding advocate, it wasn’t until my freezer began to overflow with milk that I started to learn the ins-and-outs of long term milk donation.

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So You've Been Told You're Having a Giant Baby

by ParentCo.

So, you went to the ultrasound, laid on the table and gasped when the tech estimated you’d be having a baby in the nine-pound range. It's going to be ok.

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How I Overcame my Fear of Spiders

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How to Shut Down the "Good Job!" Broken Record

by ParentCo.

Praise only lasts as long as it is being given, and we often see that without it, kids are not motivated to do the things for which they were once praised.

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Parent Is a Verb – and We All Do It

by ParentCo.

Parent is a verb. I parent. You parent. We parent. Anyone can parent, and in fact, everyone does

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On Bellies and Exhaling: The Lessons My Daughters Have Taught Me

by ParentCo.

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How Playing Into Your Kid’s Imagination Can Get Them To Do Anything You Want

by ParentCo.

Feeding into a kid's imagination fosters creativity – but it does more than that. You can use their imagination to get them to do almost anything you want.

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According to Science, You Really Should Push Those Piano Lessons

by ParentCo.

There are evidence-based benefits of learning an instrument (and learning it early.)

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Do Dentists Let Their Kids Eat Candy? That Depends.

by ParentCo.

There are no secret short-cuts to keeping cavities away. The basics of regular toothbrushing, flossing and eating healthy are still the gold standards for good oral health.

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The Emotional Undercurrents That Children Understand

by ParentCo.

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Debate Club: Should We Pay Kids for Chores?

by ParentCo.

Two Parent.Co writers face off about compensation for pitching in around the house.

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"Your Judgement Made A Difference," Said No One Ever.

by ParentCo.

We focus on points of differentiation, creating distance, hostility, and loneliness in an already draining parenting culture.

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How Parenting and Politics Challenge My Inner-Introvert

by Ally Weinberg

After years of fighting my shyness, I thought I had come to a happy medium, but two new issues arose that challenged my inner introvert: Parenting and Politics.

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Questioning Taboos: A Pregnant Economist Walks Into a Bar

by ParentCo.

If there's one question that should teach you to stop googling for parenting advice, it's "Can I drink while pregnant?"

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10 Simple Ways to Build an Unbreakable Bond With Your Child

by ParentCo.

You’re likely already engaging with your child in activities that promote a strong parent-child relationship.

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What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know Before Smoking Pot

by Pam Moore

Many states have legalized marijuana and its use among pregnant women is making headlines. What happens when those women decide to breastfeed?

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A Different Kind of Reader: Parenting a Child With Dyslexia

by ParentCo.

According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15 to 20 percent of people have a language-based disability.

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What to Consider When Choosing a Martial Arts School for Your Child

by ParentCo.

Many parents think about putting their children in a martial arts program, but choosing the right one can be difficult.

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