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Learning

Autism and Things: A Love Story

by ParentCo.

He always has things around him, this small boy of mine. The doctor told me it was a common aspect of Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Learning

Kids Aren't Necessarily Shy Because They're Quiet

by Michelle Downing

Don’t diminish our quiet children and label them as shy. Don’t assume they aren’t capable of being loud. Some children just don’t want to be.

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Parenthood

If Emojis Are the Modern World’s Hieroglyphics, What Message Are We Sending?

by ParentCo.

If emojis are the union of art and communication, we must continue to evaluate the message we leave behind.

Learning

Families Struggling With Addiction – Here’s How to Help the Kids You Love

by ParentCo.

Learning

Proven Techniques to Help Your Kid Get Control of Anger

by ParentCo.

By teaching our children to recognize and deal with their anger, we may be able to prevent its negative impacts before they happen.

Parenthood

I Count My Blessings Every Day

by Kelly Riibe

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Inspiration

All Ninety-Six Pairs of My Mother's Shoes

by ParentCo.

When we got to Grandma’s shoes, my mother told me for the first time of a tradition. I was told Jews do not wear the shoes of dead people.

Inspiration

This Instagram Superstar Has a Cure for the Bake Sale Blahs

by ParentCo.

Want to add some snap, crackle, and pop-culture to your bake sale repertoire? Jessica Siskin, Instagram's @Misterkrisp can show you how.

Learning

Study Finds Babies Have Greater Emotional Intelligence Than Thought

by ParentCo.

The ability of babies to both understand emotional subtleties and link positive emotions to a source is much more advanced than thought.

Parenthood

I Let My Kids Do Whatever They Wanted for a Whole Day and Here's What Happened

by ParentCo.

For the rest of this one day, I would allow my kids to do whatever they wanted. Let nature run its course, so to speak.

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Inspiration

Awesome Gifts to Bundle With Super Cool Books

by ParentCo.

Check out these suggestions for pairing great books with add-ons at every price point.

Parenthood

Create New Travel Traditions With a Holiday Adventure

by ParentCo.

Maybe this is the year to do things a bit differently. Give your kids a new sense of what the holidays can feel like and take the road less traveled.

Learning

6 Aspects of Motherhood That Surprise Nannies

by Pam Moore

What if you could do a parenting internship before becoming an actual parent? Such an “internship” exists. It’s called working as a nanny.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes

by ParentCo.

Like a delicious cross between a pumpkin and pecan pie, with bonus caramel sauce! Grab a kid helper and wow your fam this Saturday with tasty pancakes!

Learning

How to Support Your Kids' Reading Skills Based on Their Current Reading Level

by ParentCo.

At some point your child's reading level will be assessed. Here are some follow-up actions to help make this information meaningful.

Learning

Anxiety Disorders in ASD Kids and Therapies That Work

by ParentCo.

Tackling anxiety in ASD children is no easy feat and these issues can show themselves in various ways.

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Wellbeing

Why Moms Are Compelled to Bail on Mom's Night Out

by ParentCo.

Why is it like pulling teeth to get moms to go out and enjoy a night together without our spouses or kids?

Pregnancy

ICP: the Pregnancy Complication We Almost Missed

by ParentCo.

ICP affects 6,000 pregnant women a year. Without an internet search, this story could have turned out differently.

Pregnancy

How You Decide to Become a Mother: A Letter to My Child-Free Self

by ParentCo.

You are going to take a walk one evening, just before you turn 30, and by the time you get home, you will have made the decision that will change your life.

Wellbeing

I Tried to Save My Postpartum Sex-Life With a Sex Subscription Box

by Yasmine Singh

Inspiration

A Pasta Scavenger Hunt to Entertain Even the Most Unwilling Grocery Shopper

by ParentCo.

Entertain your young shoppers as you hunt for yet another holiday baking ingredient – with a months'-long pasta exposé.

Wellbeing

Finding Peace on Parents Weekend

by ParentCo.

It was with great excitement and no small relief that Parents Weekend presented itself like a miracle.

Learning

Books That Teachers Read to Their Own Kids

by ParentCo.

Teachers have a knack for knowing how to connect with kids, and they're skilled at drawing out kids to talk about the characters and ideas in a story.