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Pregnancy

Intrusive Things My Family Said and Did When I Was Pregnant

by Pam Goldberg Smith

Being pregnant is exhausting. Sure, it's tiring to make a person. But mostly because of all the insensitive and irritating comments from family members.

Parenthood

When Number Three Becomes the Only One, for Now

by ParentCo.

The third kid- often overlooked, usually just along for the ride. But time spent just the two of you, with no older siblings in sight can be magic.

Parenthood

What My Son May Never Know About Me

by Daisy Susman

There's a version of me my boy will never know. But this one, with graying hair and understanding is the one that comes from being his mother.

Parenthood

If It's Genuine, You Can Never Praise Too Much

by ParentCo.

No one wants to raise a kid who thinks the world revolves around them, but genuinely dishing out praise in those formative years is not the worst thing.

Parenthood

17 Sure-Fire Ways to Wake Your Sleeping Baby

by ParentCo.

Babies. They're onto us and our pesky needs to do anything other than hang out with them. Want to wake one up? Do these things while they sleep.

Wellbeing

Strong Relationships With Parents Positively Impact Physical Health in Children

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

How to Stop Listening to Your "Bad Mom" Inner Critic

by ParentCo.

And as with most things, we truly are our own worst critics. Silencing that can help make it clear you really are a great mom.

Parenthood

5 Questions Moms of Girls Should Know How to Answer

by ParentCo.

The questions our daughters ask only get more difficult as they grow up. Be prepared for how to answer some of the stickier ones.

Parenthood

I Was Going to Give My Baby Boy Up for Adoption, But I Couldn't Let Him Go

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

Expert Advice on How to Talk to Your Kids About School Shootings

by ParentCo.

There is no easy way to have these discussions that threaten to crack us nearly in half. These tips from a traumatic stress specialist can help.

Playtime

Why I Gave My Son a Box of Tissues for His First Birthday

by Nicola Prentis

No kid remembers their first birthday party. So why throw an elaborate event that only parents really want?

Wellbeing

10 Things Every Parent Needs to Know About Teen Suicide

by Shobha Chandramouli

These eye-opening insights from child psychologists and teen suicide experts can help prevent every parent's worst nightmare.

Wellbeing

5 Simple Ways Kids Can Strengthen Their Mind-Body Connection

by Sherianna Boyle

The soul is eternal and maintains your child’s confidence and resiliency for the long run. Here are five ways to foster that connection.

Parenthood

So What if My Daughter Loves to Play Princess?

by Jessica Wagner

There's no need to order a princess moratorium at your house. After all, there are plenty of fantastic lessons to be learned from royalty.

Learning

AI Now Making Their Own Music...Kind Of

by ParentCo.

Wellbeing

Acid Reflux Plagued My Son and Daughter’s First Year of Life

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

What Happens When Kids Think Work is More Important Than They Are?

by Mark Oliver

For a lot of families, spending more hours at work than waking hours with our kids is a way of life. But it doesn't mean they have to feel less important.

Wellbeing