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Potty Mouth Training

by ParentCo.

Travelers all over the world find themselves in this same situation every minute of every day. It’s a rite of passage. (Quite literally if you’re in a cab or on public transportation.)

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The One Emotion All Parents Feel

by ParentCo.

We try to appear strong and confident in our ability to parent our children, but deep down, we’re probably afraid.

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5 Rules of Parenting According to "Fuller House"

by ParentCo.

The new Netflix series "Fuller House" is built on 60% nostalgia and 40% laugh tracks.

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10 Reasons Not to Worry About the Robot Revolution

by ParentCo.

Worried about the impending robot revolution? You don't need to be. Here's why.

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But When?

by ParentCo.

Every answer to this question means another milestone, another growth spurt, another step my daughter takes away as she finds her footing in this world.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/04/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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Weekend Beatz: Rap Playlist for the Whole Fam

by ParentCo.

No earmuffs necessary for our kid-friendly rap playlist. Just in time to put a little bump in your weekend.

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20 Days of Unpaid Maternity Leave and a Brand New Baby

by ParentCo.

Eighty-eight percent of the U.S. work force lacks access to paid maternity leave. This is one mother's all-too-common story. (via The Atlantic)

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New Ghostbusters Trailer Confirms Re-Boot Will Be Awesome

by ParentCo.

Awwyeah, all the funny ladies are in this epic 30th anniversary re-boot of the beloved classic.

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Should We Pressure Kids to Clean Their Plates?

by Carrie Howe

Studies link parental behaviors around food to eating problems in kids. But giving up pressure-to-eat doesn't mean giving up healthy eating.

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What Happened After I Was Ghosted by My Mom Friends

by ParentCo.

Even with the anguish, I'm grateful can show my daughter that what matters is how you treat people, and knowing and valuing yourself.

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5 Characters I’d Dress My Daughter As For World Book Day

by ParentCo.

And there's not a willowy whiner in the lot.

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Want to Feel Better? Make More Neurotransmitters

by ParentCo.

Exercise combats depression and anxiety: it's all about the neurotransmitters.

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French Armed Forces Warn Parents Against Posting Photos of Kids to Facebook

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A branch of the French Armed Forces is warning French parents to “Please stop posting pictures of your kids on Facebook.”

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The Wisdom and Inspiration of Dr. Seuss

by ParentCo.

Today would have been Theodor Seuss Geisel's 112th birthday. In celebration of his work, here are a few inspirations from his life, and some quotes to live by.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/01/16

by ParentCo.

What we're reading around the web.

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Kiddle, the New Kid-Friendly Search Engine Not Great for Anatomy Lessons

by ParentCo.

Finally a place for our kids to safely navigate online research for school reports and their endless barrages of questions we can't answer. Well, unless those questions are about anatomy. (Or Paris Hilton.)

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Leo Lionni’s Frederick & Creativity in a Post-Work World 

by ParentCo.

Frederick reconfirms that the creative process is work, and it reinforces one of art’s many purposes.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/25/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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5 Great Books For Storytime As Winter Winds Down

by ParentCo.

There’s little better than staying inside with a good book or two. Here are five wintery books that we've enjoyed this year.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/24/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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The Unbounded Generosity of Parental Love, From Winnipeg to Hollywood

by ParentCo.

Nobody – and this includes Siri – knows who said, “A parent is only as happy as their happiest child.”

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An Open Letter To My Daughters About Why I’m Writing About Them

by ParentCo.

If I’m writing honestly about myself, I’m writing honestly about you. That’s just the way it is, because it’s how much you mean to me.

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Facebook's Reaction Buttons Stress Me Out

by ParentCo.

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