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Science Explains Why Your Kids Love Watching Unboxing Videos

by Rebecca Lang

You can't for the life of you figure out why your kids are hypnotized by a pair of hands taking things out of boxes. But it actually makes sense.

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Everything You Need to Host the Chillest Thanksgiving Ever

by ParentCo.

If you're hosting the big day this year and want to find your Thanksgiving zen, set the tone beforehand.

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How to Enjoy Disney World When Your Child Has Autism

by ParentCo.

A trip to Disney World could be a disaster for a kid with autism. But it doesn't have to be.

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Writer of Viral Minecraft Sex Mod Article Tells the Rest of Her Story

by ParentCo.

Amy Betters-Midtvedt recently wrote about an experience her kid had while playing MInecraft. The internet fired back with misconceptions she's ready to address.

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4 Things My Baby Finds Way More Interesting Than Any Toy

by ParentCo.

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The Soapbox Car That Almost Killed Us Both

by ParentCo.

Each of these projects is another step towards making my son a man, and keeping me a child.

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Fairly Incompetent and Disastrously Determined Adventures in Fort Building

by ParentCo.

Sometimes you and your kid set out to build a tree fort. Sometimes you buy one of everything at Home Depot and get in way over your head.

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If You Want Your Kids to Be Successful in Sports, Get Out of Their Way

by ParentCo.

Weve all been to those youth sporting events; the ones where parents are living out their own dreams, regardless of what their kids want.

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Everything Changed the Day I Learned Minecraft Has a Sex Mod

by ParentCo.

When allowing our kids access to the internet, there's no telling the information they could accidentally stumble upon. Even things we've deemed "safe."

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6 Game of Thrones Halloween Costumes for Your Unsuspecting Baby

by ParentCo.

In just a few short years those babies of yours are going to be choosing their own commercialized average costumes. But right now, it's GOT time.

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My Teenage Son Let Me Win a Basketball Game the Other Day...

by ParentCo.

Im going to end up like an old lion playing out his final years at the edge of the pack. This Oedipal nightmare needs to be shut down immediately, but how?

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5 Kids Songs that are Morbid, Misogynist, or Just Plain Weird

by ParentCo.

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The Unavoidable Sting of Being Left Out

by ParentCo.

When throwing a birthday party, it's a toss up between making sure no one feels left out and preserving some degree of sanity.

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6 Teen-Approved Podcasts for Family Listening

by ParentCo.

Whether it's a family car ride, or cooking dinner with your teens, there's a good chance listening to one of these podcasts will keep everyone entertained.

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