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Parenthood

My Kids Hate Led Zeppelin Despite My Best Efforts

by ParentCo.

I so want to pass the torch, this sword of gold. I want to give them this tune. I want to give all of them. They're not having it. Yet.

Parenthood

What "Fun and Easy" Says About Our Expectations of Childhood

by ParentCo.

Perhaps we shouldn’t let “fun and easy” be the only two deciding factors for the activities we choose to do with children.

Parenthood

One Day, Your Kid is Going to Make You Sorry You Defended Them

by ParentCo.

It's a parent's nature to defend their kid through and through. But the truth is, sometimes we're going to regret going to bat for them.

Learning

The French Method of Education You Should Bring Into Your Parenting

by Sanya Pelini

The underlying principles of Freinet education can be easily applied at home.

Learning Wellbeing

A Better Way to Understand the Nuances of Mental Illness

by ParentCo.

It occurred to me I had quite literally been seeing things differently than everyone else. Or at least, different from the way I was supposed to see.

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Parenthood

How Occam’s Razor Revolutionized My Parenting

by ParentCo.

As an adult and educator, Occam’s razor made complete sense to me. But as a mother, I couldn’t make it stick.

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Parenthood

My Girl Is Outgrowing Me, and This Is How It's Supposed to Be

by ParentCo.

The distance widens, the bridge narrows, and I ache with a gentle wonder at it all. But this is how it's supposed to be.

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Wellbeing

How I Overcame Failure, Loss, and Unmet Expectations and Learned to Dream Again

by ParentCo.

How did I marry contentment and progress? I achieved balance in my life using the following four step process.

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Inspiration

A Trick of the September Light

by ParentCo.

The tears are nothing new, as much a part of me as my freckles are now, but the propensity for them is always greater in September.

Pregnancy

Why You Might Consider Having a Doula in Your Corner

by ParentCo.

Doulas can offer more than just emotional support and can help new mothers have control over what happens to them in childbirth.

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Learning

The Thing You Can Do From Day One to Shape Your Baby's Brain

by ParentCo.

If talking to our children can literally "shape their brains" and give them a greater start in life, how can we help?

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Inspiration

5 Reasons You're Spending too Much on Groceries and How to Fix it

by ParentCo.

There are ways to slash that grocery bill even if you don’t have time to cook from scratch every night or spend hours collecting coupons.

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Wellbeing

A Couple’s Guide to Complaining

by The Gottman Institute

Effective complaining enables spouses to engage in conflict and achieve resolutions that criticism puts out of reach.

Learning

Is 20 the New 15? Why Today's Teens Are Lacking Socially

by ParentCo.

Teens today are less inclined than their teen predecessors were to take on adult responsibilities. One suspected cause? Cell phones and social media.

Wellbeing

The Terrible Tale of the Best Gift My Husband Ever Gave Me

by ParentCo.

Forget the rule of thumb established by florists, jewelers, and Hallmark since time immemorial, that household appliances do not make romantic gifts.

Parenthood

Is “Dad Guilt” Even a Thing?

by ParentCo.

Of course, there are reams written about the ubiquitous syndrome of “mom guilt.” But what about dads? Are they immune?

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Parenthood

What It Really Means To Love Like A Mother

by ParentCo.

Mothering is so much bigger than grocery lists and school projects. Mothering happens when the child in front of you needs deep and unconditional love.

Product Reviews

WutsupBaby | Organic Quinoa Cereal

by ParentCo.

Say hello to WutsupBaby, a healthy, high-quality meal option leveraging the nutritional power of quinoa.

Wellbeing

It's Easy to Ask Why I Didn't Leave the First Time

by ParentCo.

I said it only takes one time for him to lay his hands on you for you to know he is abusive. Until it actually happened to me.

Parenthood

How Nonverbal Cues Enhance Communication With Your Kids

by Sanya Pelini

Evidence suggests that nonverbal communication has a great impact on kids’ development.

Wellbeing

6 Kids Books for Families With Food Allergies

by Pam Moore

As the mom of a kid with food allergies, I know how stressful a food allergy diagnosis can be. These books can make it easier, though.

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Wellbeing

Does Giving Your 10-Year-Old a Cell Phone Increase the Risk of Bullying?

by ParentCo.

In a recent study, kids who owned a cell phone were significantly more likely to be a victim of cyberbullying, especially in third and fourth grade.

Wellbeing

We Know Remarkably Little About The "Right" Bedtime

by ParentCo.

Don't struggle with bedtime. Read up on what's known about sleep, what's unknown, and what's negotiable.

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Parenthood

Back to School: The Borderlands of Motherhood

by ParentCo.

This time of year, many of us find ourselves in a brief but trying part of these borderlands, the back-to-school weeks.

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