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8 Questions Smart Parents Never Ask Their Kids

by Pam Moore

They say there are no dumb questions. They are wrong. I've asked my kids these questions a million times and realize they're completely useless.

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Twin Bond, Shmin Bond: It's Toddler Fight Club at My House

by ParentCo.

Everyone seemed to think my identical twins would have a magical bond. But then the biting started.

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How Will You Remember the Early Days of Motherhood?

by ParentCo.

The early days of motherhood can feel like the Dark Ages. But looking back, we can choose to remember the beauty of it all.

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The Importance of Teaching Your Kids to Be Empathetic and Assertive

by Jill Ceder

How do we teach our kids about right and wrong? How do we teach them to be empathetic but also to stand up to mean kids?

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A Father’s First Christmas

by ParentCo.

As you get older, the less you care about receiving gifts, the more you enjoy giving them. This feeling only gets amplified as a parent.

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20 Things on My Parenting Bucket List (That I'll Never Get to Do)

by ParentCo.

Forget jumping out of planes. My parenting bucket list is dotted with hopes of spending less than 3 hours pushing toy cars around- among other things.

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The 5 Joys of Bookworms Who Raise Bookworms

by ParentCo.

When you've grown up with your nose in a book, it's incredibly thrilling to have a kid who's inherited your passion for reading.

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5 Ways My Husband's Lazy Parenting Is Actually Great

by ParentCo.

I used to view my husband's more hands off approach to parenting as his unwillingness to help. But then I realized he may be onto something.

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My List of Demands for the Extended Holiday Break

by ParentCo.

This holiday break, I've told myself I'm going to slow down, listen more, and enjoy the family time. But only if my demands are met.

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How to Help Your Attachment-Challenged Child

by ParentCo.

Everything that comes naturally for parents when disciplining their children is wrong for children with attachment disorders.

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My “Happy” Birthday Surprise That Required a Plumber and a Bucket of Disinfectant

by ParentCo.

Simple decorating pleasures go right down the toilet when you allow kids to live in your house. (Literally, in some cases.)

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Daring to Love Fiercely Even When We Fall Short as Parents

by Stephen Bradshaw

Our children aren’t looking for perfect parents. They’re looking for tremendous love.

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Stop Letting Your Kids Push You Around

by ParentCo.

As your child's first teacher, it's your job to hold them to the same standard of respect and courtesy you expect them to give others.

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Are You the Mother You Thought You'd Be? Me Neither.

by ParentCo.

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Why Choosing Family Over Career Was the Right Decision – For Me

by ParentCo.

Being honest with yourself about what you want in your career as a mother and professional-and owning that decision- is the key to being satisfied.

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How Being Depressed Made Me a Good Mother

by ParentCo.

Depression taught me that feeling love is the most important thing. And that alone makes mothering through it all just a little easier.

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Why My Kids Know the Truth About Santa

by ParentCo.

Choosing to uphold the myth of Santa is a tricky decision.

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Why Corporal Punishment Doesn’t Work, According to Science

by ParentCo.

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Why I'm Teaching My Kids to Be Judgmental

by Rebecca Lang

The practice of judgement does not necessitate a lack of tolerance or being mean. Judgement is forming opinions after careful thought. And that's always a good thing.