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How to Turn Mundane Chores Into Mindful Moments for Our Kids

by ParentCo.

We can make chores a special experience for our kids by incorporating mindfulness into the tasks that might otherwise seem repetitive or boring.

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Want to Enjoy Your Kids More? Ignore Them and Everyone Will Be Happier

by ParentCo.

The quickest way to stop behaviors like whining and tantrums is to selectively ignore them.

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8 Very Doable Ways to Volunteer With Your Kids Today

by ParentCo.

Looking for practical ways to get children involved in volunteering? Try some of these ideas.

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"I’ll Deal with The Denver Nuggets Later, Right Now I Need to do Something About That Baby."

by ParentCo.

When your screaming baby is more of a concern to the front desk than an NBA team doing what NBA teams do in hotel rooms, it's hard to know how to feel.

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The Wee Hours of Motherhood: Healing After Birth

by ParentCo.

There is no such thing as a magical, all-knowing "maternal instinct" that just kicks in and makes everything all right overnight.

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The French Method That Completely Shifted My Parenting

by ParentCo.

Life got a bit simpler after I adapted a popular French method into my parenting.

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That Time My Preschooler Clapped Back at a Nosey Stranger

by ParentCo.

Humans are curious creatures and, by and large, I’m an open book. But sometimes the inquiries can go too far. Cue the loud-mouth toddler.

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We Sure Do Have Our Hands Full

by ParentCo.

Maybe it's the slightly crazed expression I wear on my face when I go out with all four children in public, but people seem to say the same thing.

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5 Things You Can Start Doing Today to Raise a Motivated Learner

by ParentCo.

One of the biggest frustrations parents face is getting their kids motivated to learn. Learning new skills can be frustrating. But there are strategies.

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What Happened When I Shut off All Electronics for a Day (You'll Be Surprised)

by ParentCo.

Electronic devices had finally taken over my family, and not only was I irritated, I was concerned.

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6 Common Elements of Effective Discipline

by Sanya Pelini

Regardless of the method used, effective discipline methods share similar characteristics.

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One of the Easiest Ways to Teach Forgiveness

by Sherianna Boyle

Here is the thing I have learned about forgiveness. It isn’t a behavior, it is a feeling.

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7 Ways to Resolve Parenting Disagreements With Your Partner

by ParentCo.

Instead of yelling and screaming, here are a few tips to help resolve issues smoothly the next time you find yourself in the middle of a heated discussion.