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They're Their Milestones, Not Ours

by ParentCo.

Time and again we’re presented with a measuring stick, and sometimes our child simply doesn’t measure up.

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A Letter to My Future Self

by ParentCo.

My daughter had an assignment at school recently to write a letter to herself, and the teacher will send it to her when she graduates high school.

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How MAC's Ruby Woo Lipstick Saved the Day

by ParentCo.

As I burst into his room, I half expected to be saving my child from immediate death. Instead, Ry was naked and playing with his diaper, glaring at me from his bed. There was poop smeared all over his bed.

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It's Okay to Let Your Partner Be Their Own Parent

by ParentCo.

There is seldom a right and wrong way of doing things. The spectrum is wide and there's often plenty of room for grace.

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Growth Is Imperative in the Journey Called Parenting

by ParentCo.

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The House-To-House Holiday Shuffle: a Chaotic Tradition We’re Lucky to Have

by ParentCo.

Is it a challenge to cart around children, canines, presents, diaper bags, and baked goods to multiple houses? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

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A Mom's Top 10 Television Moments of 2017

by ParentCo.

It truly is the golden age of television. It's also the age of interruption, nervous breakdowns, and endless piles of laundry.

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How to Survive Mom-Shaming When Home for the Holidays

by ParentCo.

Mom-shaming seems to be a pervasive problem; however, a different interpretation may help young parents through the holidays.

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Santa and His Magic – in Full Effect for as Long as Possible

by ParentCo.

When it’s all said and done, if my children have joyful memories, then I have given them a great gift.

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On Growth and Earthworms

by ParentCo.

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A Letter to All Parenting Experts Who Don’t Actually Have Any Kids

by ParentCo.

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Guilt: It’s Not Just for Moms

by Pam Moore

Attention Moms: the pressure to lean in, both at work and at home, isn’t just in our heads.

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Whether They Meet Them Or Not, Our Relatives Shape Our Kids

by ParentCo.

Even if the stories aren’t happy, love-conquers-all stories, they're important. These were real people’s stories – people we have ties with.

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The F Word: a Discussion on the Power of Language With My 9-Year-Old

by ParentCo.

The consequence for the use of this language will depend upon the context, the cultural norms, and, let’s face it, the potential for parental embarrassment.

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In the Middle

by Wendy Kennar

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I'm a Stay-At-Home-Mom With an Older Child, What's Next for Me?

by ParentCo.

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Five Workplace Strategies That Totally Work on Your Kids

by ParentCo.

Having spent years dealing with angry customers and clients, I've seen how some of the same tactics that put out fires in the workplace can help me at home.

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I'm Going to Need You to Stop Screaming Now Please

by ParentCo.

Hi Baby! It's your Papa. How you doing? Not good? Yeah, I can tell. As for me, I’m… well, I’m frustrated. I have a simple request for you: Stop screaming.

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