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Parenthood

Accepting My Role in My Son's Clutter-Collector Ways

The room had turned into a glorified garbage heap with a bed in the middle. Clearing the clutter had to be done.

6 Reasons I'm Jealous of My Newborn Baby

Babies have it so easy. It's only so long before doubling your body weight isn't considered cute.

How My Brother's Childhood Cancer Made Me a Fearful Parent

In the 10 years my younger brother spent undergoing treatment after treatment, I saw things I cannot unsee. His cancer colors my every day.

The (Passive Aggressive) Love Your Spouse Challenge

Four days of status updates to express gratitude for my spouse? Fine. Should I start with the way his dirty clothes make it NEXT TO the hamper?

My Nanny Became My "Village" – And Saved My Sanity

When things got tough, turning to the woman who shared nearly all of my life was more therapeutic than I could have imagined.

Why I Let My Kids Play With Toy Guns

The decision of whether or not to let kids play with fake guns is one that many parents give a lot of thought to.

4 Reasons to Stop Judging and Take Your Kid to a NASCAR Race

It's loud, exciting, and more fun for the family than you may have thought.

Kid Made Recipe: Pepitas Chocolate Chip Cookies

https://www.facebook.com/HelloParentCo/videos/1760843867516311/ Check out more Kid Made videos on Facebook! Ready for a little fall baking? Grab some shelled pumpkin seeds (pepitas!) at the sto...

9 Important Survival Lessons Your Kids Will Learn From Watching The Goonies

Heyyyyy youuuu guyyyyyyys! Mikey and the crew of Goonies have a few things to teach our kids about surviving a crazy adventure.

When Your Teen Breaks Up, Do You Have to As Well?

Does the demise of a teenage relationship have to take the friendship between parents with it?

3 Ways to Foster Healthy Reading Habits in Young Children

These strategies, if instilled in children from an early age, give them a better chance at becoming interested readers.

An Honest Look at the Evolution of Your Underwear Selection

Every journey into and through womanhood is accompanied by a common evolution of underwear choice.

My Unexpected Love Affair With Zoloft

I knew depression couldn’t happen to me. Until, of course, I realized that it already had.

With Kids, the Suburbs Suit Me Just Fine

I knew many people headed for the burbs after having kids, but I didn’t want to be one of them. But once I had a toddler, things became more difficult.

Why Humility is The Key Function of Learning and Limitless Knowledge

Why be humble? After all, Aristotle said: ‘All men by nature desire to know.’ Intellectual humility is a particular instance of humility, since you can be down-to-earth about most things and still ...

Wellbeing boy holding up his phone infront of his face

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

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

Setting Responsibilites Aside to Savor a Snuggle

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.

7 Ways My Dogs Are Helping Me Raise Better Humans

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.

On Gossip and Criticism: A Letter From Father to Son

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

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

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

5 Flawed Assumptions People Make About Big Families

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.

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

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.

Your Criticism of Push Presents is Actually Internalized Misogyny

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.

Obesity Linked to Eight More Cancers

There's yet another reason to maintain a healthy weight as we age. An international team of researchers has identified eight additional types of cancer linked to excess weight and obesity: stomach...