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When Your Spouse Travels for Work: A Supermom Survival Kit

by ParentCo.

Taking on the role of solo parent while your spouse is out of town is not always easy, but there are a few things you can do to ease the burden.

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The Theory of Rela-triplety

by Jody Gerbig Todd

Yes, fine. They're three times the work, and three times the cuteness, but what else triples with triplets?

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Rejected by My Teen in the City of Lights

by ParentCo.

As parents, we can share what we love and what we’ve learned, but our children are free to accept or decline our offerings.

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These Feet: A Letter to My Growing Child

by ParentCo.

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8 Books For Children That Every Adult Should Read

by ParentCo.

Great children’s literature captures the wisdom of human truth in a manner so simple, even grown-ups can understand.

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Mom, Stop Trashing My Appearance – It’s Bad for the Grandkids

by ParentCo.

I don't want to make criticism and cutting comments about appearance a family tradition.

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What Happens When Our Kids Turn Out Not to Be Star Athletes?

by ParentCo.

It's important to remember the ultimate purpose of playing sports- the social and mental development.

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Sometimes Motherhood is Keeping on When You Want to Run

by ParentCo.

The early days of motherhood aren't guaranteed to be awash in bliss and contentedness. But it doesn't mean you're doing it wrong.

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My Husband Gets Too Much Credit for Being a Good Dad

by ParentCo.

For the benefit of all of our families, it’s time we come to see involved and engaged dads as an expectation, not an exception.

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4 Things I've Recently Done That Reminded Me How Hard It Is to Be a Toddler

by Rebecca Lang

Once you're a (mostly) rational adult, it's easy to look at the rantings of a toddler and write them off as ridiculous. But the struggle is real.

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The Dark, Unsettling Irony of Lullabies

by Jill Kiedaisch

The origins of most lullabies are more likely to cause nightmares than sweetly usher little ones off to dreamland.

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4 Things You Can Do to Support Your Sensory Sensitive Child

by ParentCo.

SPD is "a condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into appropriate responses.” These everyday activities can help kids manage.

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How to Raise a World-Changing Leader

by ParentCo.

It's not easy raising a rebel. But when those same traits carry into adulthood, you get people who can make a big difference in the world.

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The Third Child Conundrum: Inviting More Mess, Chaos, and Love

by ParentCo.

Two kids. Two Parents. Two Arms. Seems best. But sometimes it's hard not to wonder what adding one more to the family would be like.

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As You Don't Like It: A Bedtime Play in at Least 6 Acts

by ParentCo.

Look, I’m not a strong person. I once googled, “Can a parent be traumatized by their baby?” and Google just glared at me. Anyway, my son still isn’t asleep.

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Where Is That Piece of My Heart: On Being a Dad

by ParentCo.

It's hard to imagine what it's going to feel like to be a father. No one can predict how it's going to feel when a piece of your heart breaks free.

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I'm Not the Mom Who Makes Halloween Costumes: A Story of Self-Acceptance

by ParentCo.

Trying to fit certain ideals that have little to do with our true selves is a waste of time. Letting them go sets a better example for our kids than pretending.

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Why I Cringe When People Tell Me I'm "Lucky" to Be a Stay-at-Home Mom

by ParentCo.

Lounge chair testers on the French Riviera are lucky. Stay-at-home mom's, well, maybe there's another word besides "lucky."

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Dear Mom & Dad: I'm Sorry My Parenting Hurts Your Feelings

by Zaeli Kane

The desire to conform to parents' expectations doesn't vanish as we enter adulthood. Regardless, we can raise our children as we see fit, without excuses.

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Please Stop Telling Me to Cherish These Moments

by ParentCo.

There's nothing I love more than my kids, but seriously, if one more stranger reminds me to cherish every moment, I'm quitting this mom thing.

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Flying With a Baby: Not Hell, But Not Far From It

by Jared Bilski

Listen. Until teleportation is a thing, babies are going to be on airplanes. Sometimes it's going to be just fine. Other times, well, not so much.

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10 Things I Say to My Kids That I Wish People Would Say to Me

by Kelly Riibe

We're constantly giving our kids directives. And though they may find this irritating, maybe they just don't know a good thing when they hear it.

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A Letter to the Family Dog: You're a Good Boy

by Julia Pelly

Listen, Bo. You're a great dog. I know you've been demoted since we brought a small person into the house, but we still love you. Promise.

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Sometimes Mommy Yells: The Truth About Losing It

by ParentCo.

The days can be long. The kids, challenging. And sometimes, despite our best efforts, we can't keep it together. But there's always a chance to try again.

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