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Wellbeing

DEBATE CLUB: Should Your Grade-Schooler Have a Smartphone?

by ParentCo.

To cell phone or not to cell phone our elementary schoolers? Two moms give their differing opinions in our new column, "Debate Club."

Parenthood

Setting Responsibilites Aside to Savor a Snuggle

by Jessica Wagner

Taking a break from the routine to slow down and appreciate the soft, quiet moments is often the best use of time in these short years.

Inspiration

7 Ways My Dogs Are Helping Me Raise Better Humans

by ParentCo.

There are many lessons to be learned from the furry creatures we share our home with- love, kindness, understanding (and cleaning up poop) to name a few.

Parenthood

On Gossip and Criticism: A Letter From Father to Son

by ParentCo.

It's not easy to opt out, but biting your tongue and not engaging in gossip and criticism is an important skill.

Inspiration

What We Learned About Being Poor From Living in a Camper Van

by ParentCo.

It's no instagram-worthy #vanliving trek. But there's a lot to be learned from traveling around in an old, weathered Winebago.

Wellbeing

5 Flawed Assumptions People Make About Big Families

by ParentCo.

Five kids is a lot of kids. And while it may be something of a spectacle to see us in action, there are a few things to get straight.

Learning Parenthood

20 Things Teens Need to Know About How to be an Adult

by ParentCo.

By the time our kids have reached adulthood, they should be well equipped to go it alone. Hopefully they'll carry these 20 ideas with them.

Wellbeing

Your Criticism of Push Presents is Actually Internalized Misogyny

by Rebecca Lang

The enduring controversy behind the push present pits women against each other in a battle of guilt and shame, where there should be joy and celebration.

Wellbeing

Obesity Linked to Eight More Cancers

by ParentCo.

Pregnancy

Stress can Negatively Impact Conception

by ParentCo.

Learning

Why a Bank Account is Better Than a Piggy Bank

by ParentCo.

Opening a bank account with your kids gets them on the fast track to understanding finances and managing money wisely.

Wellbeing

This is Why Moms Need Friends

by ParentCo.

Caring for small people often steals the energy we have for connecting socially with friends. But penciling in that time is essential.

Learning

Research Shows Printed Books Are Better For Your Kids Than E-Books

by ParentCo.

While reading in any form is a highly important practice, research is beginning to show that not are created equal.

Parenthood

6 New Mom “Musts” That I Didn't Need - And Neither Will You

by ParentCo.

You've got a lot on your plate in that first year of parenthood. There's no reason to add to it by doing things that aren't really necessary.

Inspiration

Being in Your 30s is Pretty Great, Here's Why

by ParentCo.

Even when the previous decade was full of excitement and freedom, most of which is gone now, life in your 30s can still be pretty fantastic.

Parenthood

Kids Being Kids is Not a Reflection of My Bad Parenting

by ParentCo.

Demonstrate how a rockin mom or dad does it. You hold your head up high and walk away from that uncomfortable situation with an Oh well, attitude.

Parenthood

Remember When You Said You'd Never Have Kids?

by ParentCo.

A humorous and heartfelt essay exploring the many steps along the well-trod path to becoming a mother, from pregnancy to college graduation and beyond.

Wellbeing

What is the Deal With The Heavy Backpacks...Good for Your Child?

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

The Car Seat Logistics of Bringing Your Premature Baby Home

by ParentCo.

When your baby is born premature, there are a few extra car seat protocols most hospitals follow. Here's what you can expect.

Parenthood

9 Things Every Teacher Wishes Parents Knew

by ParentCo.

Parents can be a teacher's biggest ally. Knowing these things can help make that possible.

Parenthood

8 Books You'll Actually Enjoy Reading to Your Baby

by ParentCo.

Reading to kids from an early age is important. But not every book is a winner. Here are eight books that won’t make you dread storytime.

Playtime

7 Ways to Bond When You Don't Want to Play Pretend With Your Kids

by ParentCo.

Playing pretend requires parents to summon up energy that is sometimes non-existent. These alternatives are much less labor intensive.

Wellbeing

Anne-Marie Slaughter: Society is Free-Riding Off the Efforts of Lead Parents

by ParentCo.

An interview with Anne-Marie Slaughter, who says that the work of lead parents should be valued as an incredibly important investment in human capital.

Parenthood