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#WhatsInMyBag: The Momstagram Edition

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

Confessions of a “Crunchy” Mom

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.”

Ranglemessen*

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

Look Out Millennials: Your Mom's On Snapchat

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

Is It Better For Tweens When We Let Them Fail?

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.

How I Answered My Daughter When She Asked About God

"Mama? Who is God?" Our almost five-year-old daughter and oldest child asked my partner and me this question at dinner the other night.“Where does he live?”

How My Shopping Habits Changed When I Became a Mom

I used to go to Target, sure, but when I became a mom they let me start paying rent there.

Paying Someone Else to Clean the Bathroom (And Other Confessions)

There are few things as sacred in motherhood as having a door that locks. In my house that's the bathroom door, so my bathroom has become the place I retreat to when I need to have a small nervous ...

Guilty of Sharenting? You're Not Alone

Research shows how frequently new parents post to social media - and why.

Is It Useful for Parents to Monitor Their Teenagers Online?

“I don’t believe monitoring software is a good idea,” said Marion K. Underwood, dean of graduate studies in the School of Behavioral and Brain Sciences at the University of Texas at Dallas and a co...

Parents Swear, So WTF Does it Mean?

Parents, kids, and swearing. Yes or no?

Cracked - Yes, Cracked - Has Good Parenting Advice About Over Sharing On Social Media

How 'Sharenting' Is Secretly Ruining Children's Future. TLDR; Just use Notabli.

Ready to do More Than Simply Survive as a Parent

Some days are better than others. On any of them I might make mistakes. But I will keep trying. I'm ready to do more than simply survive life with 3 kids.

The Top 20 Posts on Parent.co in 2015

Here are our most-read posts of 2015. Actually, these are the most-read posts on Parent.co ever, because we launched the site in January 2015!

Tactile Star Wars Parenting

With The Force Awakens out in theaters, I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about my relationship to the series, and how my own child has been introduced to the saga.

When Should You Introduce Your Kid To Star Wars?

As Star Wars passes to another generation, considering the right way and age to introduce your kids to the saga.

The Second Rule of New Parent Sleep Deprivation: Don't Talk About Sleep Deprivation

If there’s one thing new parents know, it’s sleep deprivation. That’s because babies wake up frequently with normal baby needs. But no matter how well we think we understand sleep durations in th...

The Ultimate Guide for Parents Who Desperately Need Sleep

29 science-backed tips for parents who need to catch up on sleep.

Sleep Proverbs, Re-Imagined for New Parents

“People who say they sleep like a baby usually don’t have one.” Leo J. Burke

21 Tips For Getting Stubborn Kids Out of Bed in the Morning

Even with the best intentions, mornings are often stressful. Having a kid who sleeps in makes it more challenging. Here's what to do.

Night Diary: 11/14/15, New York

From 4:49PM to 3:50AM: Notes collected in the moments of the night.

When Everything Else Failed, It Was Ferber Time

There’s no one science that can help us muddle through the pain of sleepless nights with small kids. All parents must learn what works for their families.

Issue #3: The Parent's Guide to Sleep

This issue is dedicated to helping parents get better sleep. But it's also dedicated to the creative aspect of sleep.