A Wild Child

by ParentCo.

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How to Successfully Take Your Kids Skiing

by Pam Moore

The idea of skiing with your kids may feel daunting, but experienced ski parents will tell you it’s well worth the trouble.

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How To Prevent Cavities in Unwilling Toothbrushers

by ParentCo.

Brushing the teeth of a flailing toddler is one of parenting's most harrowing experiences. To prevent trauma and drama for both of you, these tips can help.

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When Your Spouse's Line of Work Is Life-Threatening

by ParentCo.

As a supervisor at a metal foundry, my husband is in harm's way every day. It's an exhausting way to live.

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Tough Topics: Does My Child Need Therapy?

by ParentCo.

These emotional and behavioral signals given by our children, may indicate they would likely benefit from the outside support of a counselor.

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The Science of Your Kids' Trust (and 5 Ways to Keep It)

by ParentCo.

Parents not only have the task of maintaining trust with their children, but they also shape how their children view trust in general.

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Going Back to School When My Kids Were Young Was a Lesson in No Regrets

by Lisa Kanarek

During the first two semesters, my “mom guilt” set in, but it didn't last. Going back to school while having kids at home was the best decision ever.

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It's Not Too Late! 6 Resolutions We Hope Our Elected Officials Make This Year

by ParentCo.

In case they haven’t finished their list of goals yet, we have six suggestions for family-friendly resolutions we hope our policy makers are going to keep this year.

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Rediscovering Awe in the World Through the Eyes of My Sons

by ParentCo.

This assimilation of my children’s awe is one of my favorite parts of being a mom. It feels like a gift their youth can offer my age.

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My Fitbit, My Love, My BOSS

by ParentCo.

Fitbit users fall into two categories, those who love their Fitbits and those who need them.

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Why You Don't Need a Big, Dramatic Closet Purge

by ParentCo.

These tips, collected from stylists, office organizers, time management experts, create a gradual, sustainable system called “The Sane Closet Cleanout.”

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A Thank You Letter To My Friends Without Kids

by ParentCo.

There is not enough acknowledgement of the role kid-less friends play in forming the village it takes to raise a child.

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New Peanut Recommendations Ask Parents To Be Brave

by ParentCo.

New guidelines issued this month advise parents to introduce peanuts into their kid's diets as early as possible to protect them against peanut allergies later in life.

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3 Simple Exercises to Help Your Child Fall Asleep

by ParentCo.

These simple strategies can help your kids get through the night with minimal yelling, crying, or frustration.

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Is Part-Time Employment the Ideal Situation for Working Parents?

by ParentCo.

Most mothers say that working part-time would be their ideal situation. Morning snuggles and afternoon trips to the park, sure, but are there drawbacks as well?

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4 Cliché but True Bits of Advice for New Parents

by ParentCo.

No single resource holds all the pertinent wisdom necessary to successfully raise a child or children. Mostly, because every kid is completely different.

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5 Low-Effort Keys to Fantastic Playdates

by ParentCo.

There's a fine line between the success and failures of playdates. Follow these five suggestions and ensure the former.

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You’re Being Lied to About Potty Training

by ParentCo.

The potty industrial complex has tricked us into thinking that potty trained is the dream. Potty trained will make life better. Except, it doesn't.

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10 Books to Help Children Understand Mental Illness

by ParentCo.

While we want to shield our kids from concern, health professionals recommend educating kids and teens about mental illness. These books can help.

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I Let My Children Watch Me Give Birth

by ParentCo.

When they were three and five years old, my daughters watched me labor and give birth to their baby sister. On purpose.

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To the New Mother: There Will Be Days

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The Journey to the Land of Done

by ParentCo.

There is a place called “Done” where no mom wants to go. You hate it. Mom hates it. She tried to keep you from going there, but you just kept on driving.

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How Reality TV Made Me a Better Mom

by ParentCo.

Watching other people pursue their passions reminded me that my kids should see me do the same.

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Why I Let My Daughter Tell Me What to Do

by ParentCo.

Part of our job as parents is to show our kids what it should look, sound, and feel like when someone you love treats your body, needs, and desires with respect.

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