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The Tiny Blue Stocking I Pack Away Each Holiday Season

by ParentCo.

There are only four of us in the family. But that fifth stocking belongs to our family, too.

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How Are We Not More Thankful for Life?

by ParentCo.

Sometimes gratitude is easy. Other times, it’s harder to find and we have to really try, reaching and rooting around for it.

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“Don’t Lick the Cat!” and Other Things I Never Thought I’d Have to Say

by ParentCo.

That was just the beginning of the downward spiral of strange pieces of advice I would be giving my son over the next two years.

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How to Have Constructive Conversations With Kids About Mental Health

by ParentCo.

Not only do we avoid discussing mental health with our kids, but many are ashamed to share these struggles with other adults.

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Growing From Pain

by ParentCo.

When I first saw the topic for Parent Co.’s December writing contest, I quite literally threw my hands in the air, scoffed aloud, and closed my laptop.

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My Daughter's Fears Make Me Feel Helpless Because I Can't "Fix" Them for Her

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You've Seen Me at the Park. Let Me Tell You What Kind of Mother I Am

by ParentCo.

I want to tell this woman I do care, that my aloof exterior belies an infinite reservoir of caring. I want to tell her she has no idea what kind of mother I am.

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Confessions of an Off-Duty Mom

by ParentCo.

Spending time with my family is the greatest joy in my life, but it also feels like the greatest burden for an introvert like me.

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The Perfect Mother Daughter Movies for Your Next Movie Night

by ParentCo.

Besides Nancy Drew, here are 10 new classics for moms and their tween daughters to watch together.

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Dating Your Wife With Kids Under Five

by ParentCo.

It can be difficult to make time for yourself and for each other when you have children, but it’s also a great time to grow together in a new way.

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Feed Your Fire

by ParentCo.

I know I will always be a mom, but a new era is opening up now.

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Using Your Kid as an Effective Mediator and Email Service

by ParentCo.

The trick is learning how to maximize your child’s potential as a mediator, facilitator, spreader of a wide range of truths, and email service.

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New Parents, Your Life Is over – Embrace It

by ParentCo.

While I don’t feel remarkably different as a person, my life is astronomically different than it used to be.

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Making New Friends? Not in the Wintertime.

by ParentCo.

All I want to do when the holidays are over and January spreads out, flat and unchanging, is to call in the old standbys.

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8 Cool Things Kids Can Get in the Mail

by ParentCo.

Want your kids to see the mailbox as an invitation to adventure? Here are seven of the best opportunities we could find.

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3 Things Frog and Toad Got Right

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The simplicity, the friendship, the lessons- turns out these amphibians were right about a lot of things.

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This Is What Happened When I Said Yes to Every Offer of Postpartum Help That Came My Way

by ParentCo.

They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it’s rare that we actually trust our village to come through for us when we need them to. What if we did?

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Growing Into Parenthood

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The Self-Regulation Skills That Boost Academic Success

by ParentCo.

A new study found that adding a daily self-regulation exercise to a kindergarten readiness program significantly boosted kid’s early academic skills.

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What We're Listening To: Circle Round Podcast

by ParentCo.

While I'm a huge fan of podcasts for adults, there's a special place in my heart for kids’ podcasts.

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Invisible Disability: Close Your Eyes and See My Son

by ParentCo.

Autism can be invisible. This fact is a double-edged sword. It will help my son in life, and it will hurt him at times.

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8 Peculiar Chapter Books for Inquisitive Kids

by ParentCo.

If your child is particularly adventurous or curious, consider stories with unusual characters or plots. Need some help? Check out these titles!

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Define Your Family’s Core Values by Creating a Family Mission Statement

by ParentCo.

Taking the time to figure out what your family is about and what you truly value can be anything from a fun family activity to a transformative experience.

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How to Introduce Your Toddler to Percussion Instruments

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