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Writing Is My Peaceful Rebellion – Find Yours

by Tessa Adams

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Parenthood

I Can't Find Balance, and That's Okay

by ParentCo.

Our lives are in a constant state of UN-balance. Parenting is not predictable. And that's totally ok.

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Learning

How to Raise Scientifically Literate Kids

by ParentCo.

What can we do as parents to raise children who view information through a realistic, scientific approach? Let's start here.

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Wellbeing

Screens Aren’t Zombifying Your Children

by ParentCo.

There are worse things your kid could be doing than spending time with their iPad. And there's plenty of research to suggest so.

Learning

10 Simple Ways to Raise Happy Artists

by ParentCo.

If your children have an interest in art, here are 10 ways to help them grow into artists without taking the fun out of their art. Art is valuable to every kid.

Parenthood

5 Superpowers That Parents and Teachers Share

by ParentCo.

After a decade in the classroom, and half a decade mothering, I found these five concepts to hold true on both fronts.

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Learning

Taking Your Kids to an Art Museum is Not a Terrible Idea

by ParentCo.

Art museums are packed with opportunities for learning and inspiring creativity. But they aren't always easy to navigate with kids.

Inspiration

How to Wear Converse in Almost Any Situation

by ParentCo.

Wellbeing

5 Kinds of Women Who Intimidate The Sweat Pants Off of Me

by ParentCo.

I think I have a fairly good sense of who I am in this world. However, there remain a few subsets of females who give me the tingles.

Parenthood

The Time I Had to Break Up With My Daughter’s Best Friend

by ParentCo.

In my blind willingness to procure a friend for my daughter, I created an odd, unhealthy relationship with a person whom my kid was not particularly fond of

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Parenthood

Why I'm Raising My Sons to Be Feminists

by ParentCo.

As a mother, and as a woman, the idea that my boys might grow up to not care about the challenges another person faces due to their gender pains me deeply.

Learning

9 Books to Help Ease Your Kid's Fear of Dogs

by ParentCo.

Since it's pretty clear my kids are not quite ready for a walking, barking, real-life dog, we read these books to help ease their fears.

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Wellbeing

I Just Want to Wash My Hair

by ParentCo.

Some days I am exhausted. Some days I am so happy I don’t even believe this is real. Some days I want to run away or, at the very least, drink hard liquor.

Parenthood

Should Kids Know the Truth About a Parent's Addiction?

by ParentCo.

When it comes to addiction, knowledge is power – and hope and healing. Don’t shy away from these conversations.

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Inspiration

10 Things I'm Going to Stop Feeling Guilty About

by ParentCo.

It took me over a year to understand that guilt felt and fueled by actions that allow me some sanity is the definition of insanity itself.

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Inspiration Parenthood

5 Essential Things Kids Need to Make It Out There in the Real World

by ParentCo.

By highlighting the importance of grit, independence, discipline, character, and presence, you’ll prepare your children for successful, fulfilling futures.