Real Conversations

two kids in a shopping cart with a woman pushing the cart

Inspiration

Angels Do Exist (at the Grocery Store)

by ParentCo.

We made eye contact and exchanged a smile. She didn’t have to mention she was a mom. I knew the moment I saw her that she really saw me.

Parenthood

Why My Son’s Fear of Failure Terrifies Me, and What I’m Doing About It

by ParentCo.

This is what I want for my kids: that they believe in themselves, push past their fears, and never feel afraid of making mistakes (if that’s even possible).

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Inspiration

6 Ways to Find Happiness and Survive the Shortest Days of the Year

by ParentCo.

A few ways to still enjoy evening family time, get some exercise, and forget our its-dark-way-too-early-blues.

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Learning

4 Amazing Discoveries Made by Kids Just Like Yours

by ParentCo.

From astronomy to paleontology, kids have been making scientific discoveries for centuries, long before they could drive.

Parenthood

The Real Reason My Biracial Son Has Long Hair

by ParentCo.

Not because I want to control him, but because it’s the one thing to which I’ve hitched the illusion that I can control the way people see him.

Inspiration Parenthood

Santa Cares: A Holiday Life Saver for Parents of Kids With Special Needs

by ParentCo.

Inspiration

For Lilly, the Spider

by ParentCo.

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Parenthood

5 Kid Behaviors Adults Could Learn to Do Better

by Cheryl Maguire

Adults are always telling kids how to behave. But there are times when kids do things way better than we can.

Learning

Hands-On Ways to Practice Math With Kinesthetic Learners

by ParentCo.

One truth stands the test of time: Most children prefer hands-on learning to pencil and paper drills.

Parenthood

Kids Waiting to be Adopted Don’t Need Super Heroes

by ParentCo.

Adoption is special but it is not unreachable. It takes real, everyday people.

Learning

How Your Baby's Sleep Bolsters Language Development

by ParentCo.

A recent study found that six- to eight-month-old babies were able to create a meaning for a word, but only after they’d had a nap.

Pregnancy

Is Motherhood the Most Selfish Act of All?

by ParentCo.

The mother figure has become synonymous with sacrifice and nobility when ultimately we are fulfilling our own needs and desires as we undertake this role.

Inspiration

A Shared Journal, an MRI, and Perspective

by ParentCo.

I wanted to remember how good my life was since I was stuck in a loop of anxiety with never-ending needs surrounding me. This journal could help me do that.

Learning

Expert Tips for Helping Kids Cope With Nightmares

by ParentCo.

While we can't prevent nightmares from occurring altogether, we can take steps to help our kids through them.

Parenthood

These 5 Words Help Me Be a Better Parent

by ParentCo.

Learning

Baking My Way Into My Son's World

by ParentCo.

This is how I sneak into his world – a world of limited language and foods which has been a slow experiment in itself.

Inspiration Parenthood

Generations of Tea Remembrances

by ParentCo.

As I watch my daughter drink tea with her daughter, I’m grateful that this tea ritual I learned from my mother is passed on to my daughter to make her own.

Parenthood

What is the Bechdel Test and How Many of Your Kids' Favorite Movies Pass it?

by ParentCo.

Whether you're raising daughters or sons, you should know what the Bechdel Test is and how it applies to your life and your children's lives.

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Learning

Boys Perform Better in Schools That Have More Girls

by ParentCo.

When it comes to school performance boys do better when there are more girls around, according to a new study.

Learning

These 5 Words Can Help You Take Control of Technology Before it Controls You

by ParentCo.

We are raising our kids in the next industrial revolution where smart technology will change how they live their lives. These 5 words can help you steer.