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Parenthood

4 Ways Taking on a Housemate Has Made Me a Better Parent

by ParentCo.

If you can find the right person, taking in a housemate can be a game-changer for finding a new rhythm as a parent.

Wellbeing

The Science of Giving and How It Can Help Your Kids

by ParentCo.

Want to really make your kids happy? Teach them the importance of giving to others. Even science suggests giving enhances our children’s lives.

Playtime

Debate Club: Is Disney World the Best or Worst of All Family Vacations?

by ParentCo.

For some it's a dream, for others it's a nightmare. Two writers debate the merits and downfalls of a family vacation at Disney.

Parenthood Wellbeing

How to Tell If Your Child Is Addicted to Video Games – and How to Help

by Stephen Bradshaw

If you’ve determined that your child likely has a video game addiction, there are a number of ways you can help.

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Parenthood

Gestational Diabetes Made Me a Better Mom

by Kelly Riibe

Handling a gestational diabetes diagnosis well can be controlled, and it ultimately made my family healthier and me a better mom.

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Parenthood

A Letter to My Five-Year-Old, Now That Your Baby Brother Is Here

by ParentCo.

There may not be as much room on my lap these days, but you're asking to sit there less and less.

Parenthood

How I Teach My Daughter About True Love

by Michelle Downing

The best we can do to teach our daughters about loving a good man is to lead by example.

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Wellbeing

Killer Laundry Pods and the Problem of Newsworthy Numbers

by ParentCo.

The current available data about laundry pod poisonings paints a much different picture than the stories we see reported every few months.

Pregnancy

A View From the End of Maternity Leave

by ParentCo.

Five months after having a baby, the return to work is a return to the semblance of who you once were. Except you're not.

Wellbeing

Making It Count, Not Counting Down

by ParentCo.

The most precious commodity we're given is time. Wishing ordinary moments, days, and months away waiting for the "special" ones misses the point.

Wellbeing

11 All-Natural Weapons You Need in Your Immunity Arsenal

by ParentCo.

It's hard to stay healthy with germ laden kids in your house. But there are simple, chemical-free strategies you can employ to keep the bugs at bay.

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Parenthood

How to Shield Your Child from Greed and Entitlement During the Holidays

by Angela Pruess

Keep the focus on what the holidays really mean to your family and instill in your kids a sense of generosity and gratitude.

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Learning Parenthood

Relativist Parenting Is a State of Mind, Not a Style

by ParentCo.

In this age of too much information, parenting can be scary business. But when we trust our instincts, we know more than we give ourselves credit for.

Wellbeing

Marriage is Hard, Sex Makes It Easier

by Jill Kiedaisch

Despite all the requisite challenges of being married with children and jobs and mortgages and debilitating health issues (etc.), we need sex.

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Parenthood

How to Keep Your Kids Motivated to Be "Good" Once Santa Is off Duty

by Rebecca Lang

If it takes a village to raise a kid, then sometimes we need to use that village to get our kids to do what they have to do. So who should we call on besides Santa?