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6 Simplicity Hacks for Parents Who Would Rather Spend Time Doing Than Planning

by Pam Moore

Here are some strategies you can use to minimize decision-making and maximize time and energy for the pursuits that bring you joy.

Parenthood

Moms, Even if You Have to Fake it, Rock Body Confidence in Front of Your Girls

by ParentCo.

Having a good body image and exercising a healthy lifestyle are important to model for your daughter, but your actual relationship is more vital.

Wellbeing

Finding Time to Create the Lives We Want

by ParentCo.

How are we filling up our lives and what's the why behind it?

Parenthood

Study Say U.S. Dads Are Getting Older, Does It Matter?

by ParentCo.

Apparently American fathers are taking a few more years to perfect their best dad jokes.

Wellbeing

Avoid Saying These Two Words When Arguing With Your Spouse

by ParentCo.

Changing your outlook to one of partnership as opposed to two people against one another could lessen the heat of your arguments.

Learning

Teaching Kids Media Smarts During Breaking News

by ParentCo.

While the internet -- from major news sites to Twitter -- can be a valuable place to find useful information, it also can be the source of misinformation.

Wellbeing

Three Brilliant Analogies to Guide Your Complex Modern Marriage

by ParentCo.

It seemed simpler before, back in the day of the Cleavers. But marriage isn’t any weightier now. We’re just setting the table with different expectations.

Learning

Want to Feel Old? This is What Learning Looks Like to the Class of 2021

by ParentCo.

Beloit College's 20th annual Mindset List offers deep insights into today's college students' attitudes toward education, information, and technology.

Parenthood

How to Prepare for Adoption Like an Olympic Gymnast

by ParentCo.

Approaching adoption with the mindset that you cannot fail is what will make you the kind of parent who triumphs, no matter what anyone else may tell you.

Learning Wellbeing

Consider Swapping These Two Words to Get What You Want

by ParentCo.

Among all of the ways language can trip us up, misusing "can" and "will" may be the sneakiest mix up of all.

Wellbeing

Finding the Middle of the Money Struggle

by ParentCo.

Money, like so many things, is fraught with baggage and emotion.

happy woman carrying cardboard moving box

Parenthood

Parenting Is a Wean/Wean Situation

by ParentCo.

What I did not realize all those years ago was that my babies weren’t just weaning away from the breast. They were weaning away from me.

Close up of black mother and daughter kissing and smiling

Learning Parenthood

4 Things Parents Should Keep in Mind When Setting Rules

by ParentCo.

Rules rule, but only if they are set out right. We do more harm than good when we fail to enforce rules and limits with love and affection.

Little Boy Touching Pregnant Mom's Belly

Pregnancy

Pregnant With Number 3: the Week by Week Narrative

by ParentCo.

And sister, I gotta be honest: this ain't your first rodeo. So you need a new calendar. A give-it-to-you-straight calendar.

Learning

How to Help Your Toddler Graduate From Board Books to the Real Deal

by ParentCo.

When everyone's sure where baby’s belly button can be found, use these tips to help your toddler make the transition to the next phase of reading together.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Tater Tot Veggie Pot Pie

by ParentCo.

It’s comfort food season! Grab a big kid to help you out with these tasty, easy pot pies. The crispy tater tots will make them a new family favorite.

Inspiration

The Power of Positive Fruitcake

by ParentCo.

Digging around for 50 ml minis of vodka while an anxious customer waits behind me, just slightly too close for comfort, I realize how fortunate I am.

Learning

How to Teach Your Kids That Puerto Ricans Are Americans, Too

by ParentCo.

According to some polls, only about half of Americans are aware that people from Puerto Rico – a U.S. territory – are, in fact, Americans.

three little children sitting at dinning table and having a snack of biscuit

Inspiration

6 Things to Carefully Consider Before Working From Home

by ParentCo.

If you are thinking about transitioning from working-outside-of-the-home to working-at-home, here are a few aspects you will want to consider.

The boy standing in the bathtub and talking on the phone

Parenthood

Love and Laughter During the Dreaded Nighttime Routine

by ParentCo.

Recently, I decided to switch things up a bit. I made a promise to try not to stress and be calm with my words.

Learning

6 Unsung Milestones That Deserve a Party Too

by ParentCo.

Sleeping in a bed, wearing underwear, uttering her first word, using the potty, getting that first haircut,– these are commonly celebrated baby milestones.