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Parenthood

Why You Shouldn’t Force Your Two-Year-Old to Apologize, and What You Can Do Instead

by Sanya Pelini

What really matters is teaching your kids to be attentive to others’ feelings from his or her youngest age.

A kid is spitting water from mouth on his father's face

Parenthood

These Four Things Get in the Way of Your Best Parenting- Here's How to Work Around Them

by ParentCo.

We all know parenting can be difficult and challenging at times. Know what obstacles you can overcome to be more effective.

Inspiration

15 Audiobooks for Crushing a Long Drive

by ParentCo.

It's easy to get bored or lose motivation to get back in the car after a restroom or snack break. Audio books may help during your next long drive.

Wellbeing

It's My House and I Still Have Nowhere to Go

by ParentCo.

I have nowhere to go. Every step makes noise. Every door makes noise. Every activity makes noise.

Parenthood

Deciphering Dad: What Musical Tastes Say About His Parenting

by ParentCo.

From rock to rap to folk to country and everything in between. Whatever your preference, it’s always good to share your love of music with your children.

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Parenthood

Cooking With Your Kid: Don't Fear the Sharp Objects

by ParentCo.

Cooking with kids can give them self-assurance and a feeling of independence that they unknowingly crave. Especially if you entrust them with tools.

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Parenthood

35 Ways to Say Yes to Your Kids' Big Ideas

by ParentCo.

If we say yes to their creative, imaginative, big ideas as often as possible, when we do say “no” they’ll step up and meet the challenge.

Inspiration

The Boy in the Moon

by ParentCo.

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Wellbeing

How Often Do You "Turn Toward" Your Partner? Maybe Less Often Than You Realize

by ParentCo.

Insignificant bidding exchanges have a huge impact on marital happiness. Tuning into them can make a big difference.

Parents is enjoying their moment with kid

Parenthood

DNA Relates You, But Here's What Makes a Family

by ParentCo.

“DNA doesn’t make you family,” a hand-stamped keychain from Etsy will remind you, “love does.” Now I know it’s way more than that.

Parenthood

The Only Two Mom Stereotypes You Need to Know

by ParentCo.

There are really only two types of moms: the Email Deleter and the Email Hoarder.

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Inspiration Parenthood

Don’t Cloister the Princess: A Lesson in Letting Kids Be Who They Are

by ParentCo.

In "Princess Cora and the Crocodile," the classic cloistered princess conundrum is turned it on its head, leaving parents with plenty to think about.

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Learning Parenthood

How to Drag Your Kids Along and Still Run Errands Like a Pro

by ParentCo.

When heading out for a day of errands, make it easy on yourself and the kids with a few simple tricks to streamline the process and sweeten the deal.

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Wellbeing

How to Talk with Your Spouse About Tragedy Before You Talk to the Kids

by ParentCo.

Here are six ways you can frame your conversations with your spouse as you talk through the hard stuff.

Pregnancy

5 Ways You Can Support a Woman Having a Home Birth

by Ben Hardy

This isn’t a birth plan superiority complex. It’s about respecting choice, and word choice, especially when someone says they're having a home birth.

A kid is drinking juice by seeing his parent

Wellbeing

According to New Research, You Can Stop Fretting About Juice

by ParentCo.

Here's a review of what the AAP's recommendations do and do not tell us about fruit juice.

A father is sitting feeling sad while his kid is kissing on his cheek

Parenthood

Parenting, Interrupted: How to Make Time to Work From Home

by ParentCo.

Productivity experts strategies, built for the workplace, can also help parents make space for work at home.

Family relationship expressing by hugging each other

Parenthood

Cultivating Empathy: How to Raise a Kid Who Cares

by Sanya Pelini

Being able to put yourself in the shoes of another and offer help when needed. is a difficult skill to cultivate, even for adults.

Parenthood

Parenting and the Security of Letting Go

by Liz Van Dyke

It's a deep, dark secret that we never say out loud, because it's too painful: being a parent is about being supplanted by something else.

A baby is sleeping on bed by closing eyes with hands

Wellbeing

Worried About Your Kids Not Getting Enough Sleep? Climate Change Could Make it Worse.

by ParentCo.

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Learning

Bringing Art Back

by ParentCo.

Cheerful boy wearing raincoat enjoying in rain at music concert

Inspiration Playtime

10 Rad Music Festivals That Are More Kid-Friendly Than You Think

by ParentCo.

There’s no reason to write music festivals off as something of your past. Book a jam-filled weekend with kids in tow at one of these US extravaganzas.