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Wellbeing

How to Beat Death, According to 75 Years of Harvard Research

by ParentCo.

Want to live forever? Science hasn't quite cracked that one yet, but a group of Harvard researchers has figured out how to give you the best possible shot.

Wellbeing

Support From Family and Friends Helps Prevent Depression in Teenagers

by ParentCo.

The importance of friendships and family support in helping prevent depression among teenagers has been highlighted in research from the University of Cambridge.

Learning

Research Says Students Are More Successful if They Take Off Their Shoes

by ParentCo.

Schoolchildren who attend their lessons wearing no shoes are likely to obtain better grades and behave better than those who wear them.

Learning

Teaching Mindfulness in School Could Help the Most Vulnerable Students

by ParentCo.

For kids who have suffered from prolonged stress or trauma, mindfulness seems to offer a way of short-circuiting the fight-or-flight response

Learning

My Son Listened To A Book, Not Me. And That's OK

by ParentCo.

I long ago accepted that it takes a village to raise a child. Today, I recognize that books are influential members of this community as well.

Playtime

6 Awesome Podcasts To Enjoy While You're Cooking Dinner

by ParentCo.

When I'm dying for a break, I gather my ingredients, make myself a drink (coffee or wine), and catch up on podcasts while I chop and sauté. It's lovely.

Parenthood

My Heart Sprouted Legs And Started To Run

by ParentCo.

My heart is running in an open field spotted with dandelions. His arms and legs are pumping, and his smile stretches across his entire face.

Wellbeing

Super Moms Are Ruining My Life

by ParentCo.

I was feeling inadequate because my parenting skills aren't up to the perfect Pinterest standard. But my kids are safe, they have fun, and they are loved.

Learning

Here's Why the Massachusetts Public School System is Widely Regarded as the Best

by ParentCo.

The Bay States famous successes are juxtaposed with stubborn achievement gaps and concentrations of poverty that have made across-the-board strides all but impossible.

Wellbeing

Sweden's Universal Child Benefit Substantially Reduces Childhood Poverty

by ParentCo.

The best rationale for universal child benefits is that they substantially reduce child poverty.

Wellbeing

Maybe Breakfast Isn't the Most Important Meal After All

by ParentCo.

If youre hungry, eat it. But dont feel bad if youd rather skip it, and dont listen to those who lecture you. Breakfast has no mystical powers.

Wellbeing

1.4 Million American Children Serve as Caregivers for Siblings or Elders, How Do We Support Them?

by ParentCo.

As many as 1.4 million American children from ages 8 to 18 care for a parent, grandparent or sibling with a disability or illness.

Learning

The Importance of Libraries in Our Digital World

by ParentCo.

Brick and mortar libraries are more relevant and essential than ever to our communities, even in our fast-paced, digital world.

Parenthood

Its My Job to Say No

by ParentCo.

I want to be your friend, but you have many friends and only one mother and one father. I'm sure you will love us no matter how many times we say no.

Parenthood

The First Hurt

by Julia Pelly

As a mother, unfortunately I can't be everywhere always and my arms only reach so far.

Playtime Wellbeing

I Let My Kids Play with Knives

by ParentCo.

When did we become so preoccupied with safety that we forgot to let our kids live in the real world? Or are we simply focused on the perception of safety?

Parenthood

It's up to Us to Turn the Tide of Entitled Kids

by Laura Richards

Kids become entitled when they've been given everything with little asked in return. Teach them that you dont get ahead by being served, but by serving.

Parenthood