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Wellbeing

How Can You Prevent Trampoline Injury? Stop Treating it Like a Toy

by ParentCo.

The problem with trampolines isn't so much safety as it is categorization. When we categorize trampolines as sports equipment, they look much different.

female elementary teacher teaching students about the human body

Learning

Could Mothers Have a Hand in Influencing Their Teens to Take STEM Courses?

by Angela Repke

According to recent findings a mother’s communication with her children can increase the likelihood of them taking math and science (MS) courses.

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Inspiration

Seven Tips for Stepfamily Success

by The Gottman Institute

A loving and well-adjusted stepfamily is possible when couples commit to taking the time and action necessary to get there.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Raspberry White Hot Chocolate

by ParentCo.

Winter is in full effect! Switch up your apres-snow play game with this Raspberry White Hot Chocolate. You’ll never go back to the boxed mix again!

Learning

Research Confirms Gendered Toys Help Create Inequality

by ParentCo.

The findings support previous research that has highlighted the strong influence of gender labels such as "for boys" or "for girls."

little boy standing in forest looking up

Playtime

Practicing Reverence for the Wild

by Allison Maselli

Rows and rows of pansies. Blue, yellow, red. Tulip swirls, concentric circles of prim rose bushes.

girl recording video at home with digital camera

Inspiration

Seven Ways to Support Your Aspiring YouTuber

by ParentCo.

If your children want to create their own Internet videos for fun or for profit, here are seven ways you can guide and support their endeavor

Parenthood

#Meworried – the Challenges of Raising a Son in the #Metoo Era

by ParentCo.

Practically, parents of boys are in a precarious position, one where the rules of inter-gender engagement seem to be in constant flux.

woman with party hat with noisemaker on a yellow background

Parenthood Playtime

Yes, It Was a 16th Birthday Party, But "Sweet" Isn't How You'd Describe It

by ParentCo.

Wild at heart, wild animals, Wild Thang, walk on the wild side … holy moly COW, you ain’t seen “wild” until you host your 16-year-old’s surprise party.

Playtime

What We're Listening To: "Heaving Bosoms" Podcast

by ParentCo.

Yes, this podcast is called “Heaving Bosoms.” If you find that endearing and hilarious, then more than likely you will find this podcast to be the same.

Parenthood

An Open Letter to Our New Neighbors

by Holly Romero

Most people get welcomed to the neighborhood with a delicious casserole or tray of baked goods, but my kids would eat it before I could even get it to you.

stressed female teenage student studying in classroom

Learning

4 Parent Myths About College Admissions

by Laura Owens

But there’s a few general parent misperceptions swirling about that are worth correcting.

Wellbeing

Healthy, Happy Kids: What You Can Do to Promote Resilience

by ParentCo.

There are four protective factors that are core to promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and reducing the risky behaviors you may fear as a parent.