Supporting my 8-Year-Old Through Gender Transition
On International Woman’s day today, I noticed my grief showing up in response to the daughter that I no longer had. My eight-year-old child, who was my daughter, is transitioning to become my son. ...
Top 5 Hybrid Sedans for Your Family
Buying a new family car is a giant pain in the boo. I’m always being asked by friends and family to help them decide what car to buy and, after over 15 years in the car business, I suppose I’ve bee...
5 Things Parents of Four (or More) Kids Want You to Know
Yes, I have four kids, all boys from age 3 to 14. While most of the time it’s a happy jumble, there are a few things those of us with a lot of kids want you to know.
Why Being Facebook Friends With My Kids Works for Me
Being Facebook friends with your child is complicated. I feel for the parents whose children reject their friend requests. I understand that some parents don’t want to be “friends” with their kids....
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/18/16
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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/16/16
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Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory of the Garbage Truck
Whether I’m now actually interested in garbage trucks or merely suffering from a sort of Parenting Stockholm Syndrome is up for debate.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/14/16
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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/11/16
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The Danger of Holding Our Kids to Adult Standards
"There’s a troubling kind of role reversal going on in American society today: As adults race to the bottom with childish antics...young children are the ones being forced to act like the adults."
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/10/16
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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/09/16
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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/08/16
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Surprising New Research About the Role of Race in Adoption
A new study finds that many people seeking to adopt a child won't consider adopting a black child from the United States.

Travelers all over the world find themselves in this same situation every minute of every day. It’s a rite of passage. (Quite literally if you’re in a cab or on public transportation.)
The One Emotion All Parents Feel
We try to appear strong and confident in our ability to parent our children, but deep down, we’re probably afraid.
5 Rules of Parenting According to "Fuller House"
The new Netflix series "Fuller House" is built on 60% nostalgia and 40% laugh tracks.
Every answer to this question means another milestone, another growth spurt, another step my daughter takes away as she finds her footing in this world.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/04/16
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20 Days of Unpaid Maternity Leave and a Brand New Baby
Eighty-eight percent of the U.S. work force lacks access to paid maternity leave. This is one mother's all-too-common story. (via The Atlantic)
Should We Pressure Kids to Clean Their Plates?
Studies link parental behaviors around food to eating problems in kids. But giving up pressure-to-eat doesn't mean giving up healthy eating.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/01/16
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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/25/16
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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/24/16
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