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Parenthood

When I Got Married, I Realized My Mom Missed Her Calling as a Wedding Planner

by ParentCo.

So what did all this neurotic attention to detail result in? The most magical wedding I could ever have imagined.

Inspiration

Beyond the Family Pet: How Animals Enrich the Lives of Kids

by ParentCo.

Not only does contact with and knowledge of animals, both pets and wildlife, make kids smarter, but it also makes them healthier.

Wellbeing

This is the Biggest Indicator of a Kid's Happiness, According to Recent Survey

by ParentCo.

Most parents know that sleep is important for children’s wellbeing. But how important is sleep to your child’s happiness?

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Wellbeing

Car Seat Safety: We’re All Doing It Wrong

by ParentCo.

A car seat study has been making the rounds, giving new parents one more thing to panic about. But it's possible the panic is misdirected.

Parenthood

Rewards and Punishments Don't Intrinsically Motivate – These Things Do

by ParentCo.

Rather than teach them to overvalue the approval of others, we ought to teach them to follow their own quiet voice of guidance.

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Inspiration

Determined to Create Your Dreams? Don't Forget This

by ParentCo.

Life without grit is like eating unsalted popcorn or beginning your day with no coffee.

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Wellbeing

6 Tricks to Make Halloween Treats a Non-Issue for Your Allergic Kid

by Pam Moore

If you’re also wondering how to enjoy trick-or-treating without being spooked by potential allergens, here are some tips.

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Parenthood

What Do I Tell My Granddaughter When Tragedy Strikes?

by ParentCo.

What do I tell her when she sees I am a million sad miles away when she is showing me her latest gymnastic move and I miss it or asks why my eyes are red?

Parenthood

I Have a Hereditary Visual Disability – Is My Son a Ticking Time Bomb?

by ParentCo.

For prospective parents with chronic hereditary medical conditions, exploring this has merit. Here are three important considerations.

Inspiration

Finding Beauty in the Brokenness

by ParentCo.

This brokenness, these outward signs of our experience so far, doesn’t make us less than others with different worries or heartbreak.

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Parenthood

How to Keep Kids Calm During Shots (and a Bonus Reason For Doing so)

by ParentCo.

How do we possibly overcome what seems like an impossible task to keep our kids happy and calm before they get pricked? Here are some ideas.

Learning

Please Appreciate My Dinosaur Identification Skills

by ParentCo.

The depth of my sons’ collective dinosaur knowledge is impressive, but it’s more than slightly intimidating to normal people.

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Learning

What New Science Tell Us About Kids' Memory and What That Means for Parents

by ParentCo.

Your kid’s brain is not able to recall detail and stories of events in the same way that your adult brain is.

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Inspiration

What My Son's Speech Delay Taught Me About Determination

by ParentCo.

I was determined to guide him as he navigated life with minimal language. He was determined to have people understand him.

Parenthood

How to Find the Sweet Spot in Discipline: Parenting Advice From a High School Teacher

by ParentCo.

There is a way to be genuine with your kids, have a good relationship, and still be the parent. You aren’t losing your influence, it’s just changing.

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Pregnancy

Moms-To-Be, You Should Still Get Flu Vaccines

by ParentCo.

A clickbait article is spreading like, well, the flu, and is likely to significantly impact pregnant women's behavior at doctors' offices this flu season.

Parenthood

My 7-Year-Old's Top Concern After Getting "The Talk"

by DeQuan Jones

All that research and preparation goes out the window when you're face-to-face with your kid about to have "The Talk."

Parenthood

What Does Single Motherhood Mean for Kids?

by ParentCo.

Surprise! A growing body of research finds kids in single parent households aren't sentenced to lives of poverty, crime, or addiction.

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Wellbeing

Managing Your Teens' Attitude Takes This Shift in Yours

by ParentCo.

By shifting my focus from protecting myself to helping my teenage daughter manage her angst, I learned to “not engage.”

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Parenthood

From Mentor to Meltdown: How to Handle Your Highly Verbal Preschooler

by ParentCo.

One minute it feels like you’re talking to a mini-adult, the next you’re dealing with a screaming newborn. Here's some help.

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Wellbeing

Addicted to the Rush of Rushing? Your Chronic Lateness Might Be More Than a Bad Habit

by ParentCo.

Depending on how chronic your pattern, you might actually be addicted to being late.

Playtime

All Parents Should Kick It Like Beckham

by ParentCo.

Youth sports have become less about having a good time and getting exercise and more focused on competition. It's time to bring some playfulness back.