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日本語As the first sign of the zodiac, you’re the astrological baby. You're mostly charming and endearing. But sometimes you poop your pants and throw a tantrum. It's fine, we all have our issues. Oh hey...
As the bull of the zodiac, you’re hard to knock over. Maybe you have short legs and a low center of gravity, or maybe you’re fast and scrappy. I dunno, I’ve never seen you. My point is this: with M...
Your April 2016 Parenting Horoscope: Because You Need All the Help You Can Get
We’ve tapped into vast celestial knowledge to bring you this fully irreverent, somewhat accurate, parent-focused, sun-sign astrological horoscope.
In Defense of Introverted Children
As the mother of an introverted child, I felt unnerved by the reactions of adults around me to my daughter’s quietness. "After several visits with the child psychologist, I discovered that my daugh...
More Evidence That Recess is a Vital Part of a Child's Day
As schools cut recess from the curriculum, more and more research suggests that it's a vital part of a child's day. Children need playful breaks—not just a change in academic subject or a physical ...
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/30/16
What we're reading around the web.
4 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for a Neurodiverse World
Ever since my son was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, one of my biggest fears has been how he'll be perceived by his peers.
Helping Your Child With Grief or Loss
One of the most difficult things for parents is watching their child grieve after the death of someone they love. Here's how to help.
Our Children's Unique Power to Make Us Suffer via Psychology Today
New research proves that from birth on, our distress is intimately tied to our children's. Source: Our Children's Unique Power to Make Us Suffer | Psychology Today
Sorry, But You Can’t Blame Your Children’s Genes
Scientists call this the missing heritability. But there are strong grounds for supposing the heritability is not actually missing – it’s non-existent. Source: Sorry, but you can’t blame your child...
What's Missing from Science Education? Creativity.
In his Wired essay, Science Education Is Woefully Uncreative. That Has to Change, Professor Rhett Allain explains that while science is creative, science education is not. Unfortunately, a common i...
Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office
After hearing my young patient’s story, I now make it a point to ask all my patients if they are being made fun of or bullied at school. Source: Checking on Bullying at the Doctor's Office
A Spotless House Isn't My Biggest Goal or Desire
Is having a clean home what I miss most as a mother, and what I hope to achieve in the few hours I have to myself? No. Not at all.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/29/16
What we're reading around the web.
Babymoon in Cuba, 4-Year-Old Along for the Adventure
My wife was 6 months pregnant with twins, but we wanted to take a babymoon with our four-year-old. So we flew past Florida and took a two-week trip to Cuba.
Parenting is an opportunity to raise happy, self-confident, well-adjusted human beings who understand they have strengths and gifts to offer the world.
An Introvert’s Guide to Mom’s Night Out
Sometimes I need to be alone. Here are the things I've learned over years of the occasional solo escape.
Allergies? Blame it on Your Birthday.
People born in autumn or winter are more likely to suffer from allergies than people born in spring or summer. Nobody is certain why this is, but there are several theories. These include seaso...
There IS a Dish Fairy, and Other Lies I Have Convinced My Family Are True
Sometimes one can do a job too well.
Dads Get Postpartum Depression Too
New dads can also suffer from depression and anxiety. Like man-flu, but for after the baby comes.
10 Seconds At A Time, A Teacher Tries Snapchat To Engage Students
With video of a girl balancing in a tutu and a crowd cheering at a soccer game, one college professor uses the social media app to personalize concepts for his psychology students. Source: 10 Secon...
Disney Characters Coming as Lego Minifigures
Some iconic Disney characters are getting the Lego minifigure treatment, many appearing in the brick form for the first time. The 18-character lineup is not part of any set but stands on its own, ...
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/28/16
What we're reading around the web.
This Girl Designed Her Own Superhero Prosthetic Arm, And It Shoots Sparkles
KIDMob and Autodesk asked kids with limb differences to create their own superpowers. Then they helped bring those ideas to life. Source: This Girl Designed Her Own Superhero Prosthetic Arm, And It...