Letting My Daughter Fail

by ParentCo.

Here I was faced with that decision, no longer with a foot in both the parenting and the education world. I was one hundred percent parent. I could help prevent my child from having a bad day. But I resisted.

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Pantene Super Bowl Ads Focus on Dad-Daughter Relationships

by ParentCo.

Pantene's Super Bowl 50 ads will put the spotlight on the importance of the father-daughter relationship. It's sweet, but I wish it was more.

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The Balancing Act of Curiosity

by ParentCo.

I want my daughters to be curious. But their level of curiosity also brings on a certain level of frustration and fear.

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Mama Elephant Protects Baby Elephant from Stranger Danger

by ParentCo.

Mama elephant pulls her baby away from tourists, reminding the little one never to talk to strangers.

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Creativity, Curiosity and the Tiger Mom

by ParentCo.

Kids need space to cultivate their own curiosity. But is there a case to be made for instilling the Tiger Mom ethic at the same time?

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Show Your Kids This Video and They'll Never Argue About Brushing Their Teeth Again

by ParentCo.

Want to put an end to the toothbrushing battle? Show your kids this Gross Science video.

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The Free Time My Husband Doesn’t Realize He Has

by ParentCo.

My husband could definitely use more free time. But from my POV as a stay at home mom, I'm not sure he knows how much free time he really gets.

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Study Shows Controlling Parents Raise Mean Kids

by ParentCo.

A new study from the University Of Vermont shows that parents who control their children through manipulation raise kids who are mean.

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The All Of It All

by ParentCo.

There will never be a time when I stand on my mountain of “all” and declare it conquered. Instead I will gulp in anticipation of how to proceed.

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Letting Our Kids Dress Themselves: Tips and Politics

by ParentCo.

Letting our kids dress themselves is an important step in their development. It's also a complicated national conversation about girls, stereotypes, and sexist policies.

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A Simple Note to a Brand New Mother

by Julia Pelly

Tonight is a special night - it's the very first night of your baby’s life. Yesterday, they weren't here, and today they are.

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7 Ways Nashville’s Rayna Jaymes IS Modern Motherhood

by ParentCo.

There’s a TV show you love. So much that you’re willing to watch one episode a week, even with - gasp - commercials. For me that program is Nashville.

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The Best Sarah Palinisms to Help You Parent

by ParentCo.

There are times in our parenting careers when we're stumped, we just don't know what to do. It's times like these we have to ask ourselves: What Would Sarah Palin Do?

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What Facebook Knows About Parents On Its Site

by ParentCo.

New data on how social media has changed parenting.

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A Checklist to Keep the Family Safe in Winter Storms

by ParentCo.

Here's how to keep the family prepared, safe, and even cozy during powerful winter storms.

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10 Solutions to Winter's Most Annoying Parenting Problems

by ParentCo.

Here in Vermont, it’s been winter for approximately 1000 days. It's time to solve the season's biggest problems, from dry skin to wet boots on floor.

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When Your Teen Needs Your Help to Help a Friend

by ParentCo.

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Returning to Work After Giving Birth: Keeping Up With the Herd

by ParentCo.

Making the surprising choice to forgo maternity leave and return directly to work. That is, to become a wildebeest.

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Children are untroubled by divorce if parents share care

by ParentCo.

Children who spend time with each of their divorced parents are no more likely to suffer from mental health problems than children of parents who remain together, Swedish researchers say.

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#WhatsInMyBag: The Momstagram Edition

by ParentCo.

The #whatsinmybag hashtag is always trending on Instagram. Most of these images are staged. I’ve compared #whatsintheirbag to what's #whatsinmybag.

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Confessions of a “Crunchy” Mom

by Carrie Howe

Yup, that’s me. Breastfeeding my daughter in our community garden plot. There is no doubt that I have become what the urban dictionary calls “crunchy.”

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Ranglemessen*

by ParentCo.

Ranglemessen. One of the most annoying parts of being a parent.

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Look Out Millennials: Your Mom's On Snapchat

by ParentCo.

Who has hundreds of Snapchat friends and a cooler handle than you? Your mom.

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Is It Better For Tweens When We Let Them Fail?

by ParentCo.

The tween years are some of the most important in our lives. But parenting tweens often feels like an impossible task. We searched for some answers.

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