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Parenthood

The Up-Chuck Maneuver: How We Used Our Toddler to Score a Great Deal on a Sweet New Ride

by ParentCo.

The carseat on the other hand...

Parenthood

Ushering My Daughter Into Womanhood, One Mascara Swipe at a Time

by ParentCo.

There are times I celebrate her new-found independence, and then there are moments I grieve over the loss of the innocent baby girl I once knew.

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Wellbeing

I'm Living in the Now (Thanks to My Shoulder Hair)

by ParentCo.

I was Adonis who still looked young and fresh! And then I turned 40.

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Parenthood

Your Clean House Won’t Matter 10 Years From Now

by ParentCo.

What will they remember? Focus your efforts there.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana Waffles

by ParentCo.

Go bananas for breakfast with these super hearty waffles! the recipe is gluten free and vegan, but there's no compromise in deliciousness.

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Parenthood

How to Choose a Scary Movie for Your Kid

by ParentCo.

One kid's laugh riot is another's fright fest. Learn how to choose age-appropriate scary movies.

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Parenthood

The One Job I Don't Seem to Get Better at With Time

by ParentCo.

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Playtime

I Can Be a Parent, But I Can't Always Be a Playmate

by ParentCo.

“Mommy, play with me.” This is how our battle begins, as it does every Saturday morning.

Wellbeing

How I Will Participate in the Climate March if I Can't March

by ParentCo.

Here's how to be there in spirit. (And still make a difference.)

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Playtime

7 Ways to Dive Into Those April Showers

by ParentCo.

Rub some dirt on it.

toy cleaning with cleaning broom stick brush.

Parenthood

‘What Does It Pay?’ How Parenthood Makes Me Rethink Doing What I Love

by ParentCo.

Before kids, it made perfect sense to entire weekend doing stand-up Poughkeepsie for $200. After, not so much.

Parenthood

8 Ways to Adopt a Holistic Approach to Parenting

by Sanya Pelini

Make informed and conscious decisions.

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Wellbeing

When It All Becomes Too Much, What If We Danced?

by ParentCo.

What if we all danced, even when we were terrified? Especially when we were terrified?

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Pregnancy

A Baby in My Belly and Death in My Head

by ParentCo.

The biggest surprise of my pregnancy was how much it prompted me to think about death.

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Wellbeing

How to Carry Your Baggage – The Work of Becoming an Adult

by ParentCo.

Growing up never really ends.

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Learning

Celebrate Poetry Month With These Captivating Reads

by ParentCo.

How can we continue to explore rhythm, rhyme, and language with kids as they grow? These poetry anthologies and picture books are a great place to start.

Parenthood

Local Dad Unloads Dishwasher, Is Hailed a Hero

by ParentCo.

A local dad is being hailed as “the next Sully” after sources close to the family confirmed what may be the greatest single act of 2017.

Wellbeing

A Strong, Enduring Love Isn't Always Sexy- and That's Fine

by ParentCo.

Witty romantic comedies, seductive romance novels, and cheesy love songs- not reality.

Learning

6 Ways To Foster Creativity, Right From Birth

by ParentCo.

When we see creative people, we usually think they’re just lucky. But that's not totally true.

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Parenthood

When it Comes to Raising Boys, Emotionally Intelligent is the New Strong

by ParentCo.

Flex those empathy muscles.

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Parenthood

Motherhood: You Won't Always Know, but You Figure It Out

by ParentCo.

Seeking perfection is futile.

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Playtime Wellbeing

Sharing is Great But There's No Shame in Wanting

by ParentCo.

Go ahead and swipe that phone from your co-worker. See how that goes.

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Wellbeing

Our Kind, Responsible Babysitter is a Dude (Yes, They Do That)

by Pam Moore

And he's awesome.

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Wellbeing

Is Daycare the Death Trap Detractors Make It out to Be?

by ParentCo.

It's not what the internet makes it out to be.

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