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Parenthood

Can Teaching Kids Mindfulness Replace Discipline?

by Sandi Schwartz

Traditional punishments like detention and suspension are often ineffective. Some schools are turning to meditation and mindfulness and seeing real results.

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Parenthood

3 Strategies for Being Genuinely Present with Your Family Even on the Busiest Days

by Carrie Howe

Rather than relying on inner zen to slow down and connect with my kids, I rely on a few strategies that seem to always work for us.

Parenthood

How to Help Your Kids Understand the Ugly Truth About Photoshop

by ParentCo.

We're all bombarded with images of men and women – famous or not – who look perfect. It's important to teach kids about the reality behind the images that surround them.

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Learning

Why I’m A Story Time Dropout

by ParentCo.

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Parenthood

How to Help Your Kids Build a Better BS Detector

by ParentCo.

BS is all around us. Heres how to prepare your kids to deal with it, without losing their sense of wonder.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups

by ParentCo.

These bacon, egg, and toast cups make the best weekend breakfast, But we love them on breakfast-for-dinner weeknights too!

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Parenthood

Dear Childless Jared: New Dad Answers His Pre-Fatherhood Journal

by Jared Bilski

An excerpt from the journal I kept during my wife's pregnancy, as well as what the current version of me would say to the childless dude who wrote it.

Parenthood

What Happened When I Refused to Let My Son Tell Me How to Wear My Hair

by ParentCo.

Every time my son tells me he doesn’t like what I’m doing with my hair, it has felt more and more like an opportunity and experiment in resistance.

Wellbeing

Navigating the Landmines of Emerging Sexuality

by Zaeli Kane

Consider these three ways to tweak your influence on kids’ developing sense of embodiment.

Parenthood

10 Signs You're an Overprotective Mom

by ParentCo.

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Wellbeing

10 Science-Backed Reasons You Shouldn't Work Out to Lose Weight

by ParentCo.

Take a guess at the number one reason people exercise. To lose weight, of course. But that's not the only reason to make it a habit.

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Parenthood

5 Moms You'll Find at a Fast Food Play Area

by ParentCo.

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Parenthood

Be Honest With Your Child About the Tough Stuff

by ParentCo.

No matter how stable your family is, there will probably come a time when you need to have a tough conversation with your kid.

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Wellbeing

The Feeling-Like-A-Failure Phenomenon, and What to Do About It

by Stephen Bradshaw

A deep and meaningful question that has been my constant companion ever since I became a parent: “Am I doing this right?”

Parenthood

The Only Way We're Making It Across This Is Together

by ParentCo.

Someone asked me recently what it’s like to have four kids, and I paused. Answers flew through my head, and none of them felt exactly right.

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Inspiration

Why Every Boy Needs A Princess As His Role Model

by ParentCo.

It’s not what I’d expected, but giving my son a doll just might be the best thing I can do for him.

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Inspiration

5 Ways Parents Can Save the Planet

by ParentCo.

Saving the planet isn’t going to be easy. Here are five ways parents can help.

Playtime

Can We Cool It With the Orphaned Superheroes?

by ParentCo.

If your Netflix account hasn’t navigated away from the Kids page in a while, you may have forgotten that a striking number of comic book movies feature orphans.

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Wellbeing

The Importance of Me Time – But Just a Little

by Liz Van Dyke

Finding balance is a mantra these days. But here's the thing- I don’t want a lot of “me time” anymore. It exhausts me. I exhaust me.

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Wellbeing

3 Ways Collaborating With Kids Builds Character

by ParentCo.

While not the easiest things to teach, collaboration and the ability to work with a team are some of the most important skills a person can learn.

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Learning

Debate Club: Should Kids Attend Half- or Full-Day Kindergarten?

by ParentCo.

Two Parent Co. writers face off about how long the school day should be for kindergartners.

Wellbeing

Breastfeeding on Medication: How to Assess What’s Safe

by ParentCo.

When making the choice to take a medication and pause or discontinue breastfeeding, think less in terms of absolutes and more in terms of concentration.