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It's the End of the School Year and I'm out of Sh*ts to Give

by ParentCo.

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8 Tips for Putting Your Home on the Market When You’ve Got Young Kids

by ParentCo.

Selling your house, especially when you’ve got a pack of messy, sticky, toy tornado-ing kids can be a hassle.

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Set Kids Up For Success: How Autonomy Can Rock Their World

by ParentCo.

Kids develop self-esteem, grit, and a sense of responsibility from helping themselves and contributing to the family. So how can we encourage autonomy?

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5 Reasons Kids Shouldn't Hold You Back From Traveling

by ParentCo.

It’s unfortunate so many parents and parents-to-be feel that once they have children, their traveling days are over. It could be just the beginning.

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Is Our Phone Use to Blame for Our Kids' Acting Out?

by ParentCo.

The more time we spend on our phones, the more likely our kids will respond with bad behavior, according to a new study.

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Raising an Orchid Child in a Dandelion World

by ParentCo.

While most kids can thrive in any environment, there are some whose over-sensitivity requires a more calculated set of needs.

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How the Breezy Days of Summer Have Changed

by ParentCo.

Summer in the 80s. If I close my eyes I can smell the Hawaiian Tropic tanning oil. But times have changed.

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Why We Ignore Our Kids on Family Walks

by ParentCo.

Even though we're all present for these family walks, they're not really about the family. They're about us: the couple.

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15 Ways to Know If You're a Camping Parent

by ParentCo.

Not sure if you have what it takes to tackle a camping trip with your family? Here’s a glimpse into the mind of a seasoned camping parent.

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12 YouTube Challenges Your Kid Will Try

by ParentCo.

These are some of the hottest challenges that have swept social media. Here's some universal advice that parents can follow, no matter the challenge.

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How to Teach Kids to Be Savvy Shoppers

by ParentCo.

Maybe when they're adults, these little lessons in savvy shopping will mean saving thousands of dollars.

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5 Ways We Try to Protect Our Kids That Totally Miss the Mark

by ParentCo.

As it turns out, a lot of things we think of as “common sense” ways to keep our kids safe don’t keep them safe at all.

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5 Tips for Raising A Kid Who Can Manage Their Money

by Sanya Pelini

Teaching kids about the value of money can provide them with important skills to navigate adult life.

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10 Reasons You Absolutely Should NOT Take Your Kids Camping

by ParentCo.

Experts say that camping has become a favorite getaway for summertime adventure – but are these people also experts in child care and family functionality?

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Parenthood

Are You Loving Your Kids the Way They Best Receive It?

by ParentCo.

Not everyone feels loved and appreciated in the same ways. Figuring out what works best for those close to you can drastically improve your relationship.

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The Two Words That Can Transform Your Parenting

by Susan Narjala

Here’s a thought: what if you replaced “have to” with the words “get to?” Those two simple words have the power to transform our perspective on parenting.

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Parenthood

Win at Parenting Your Toddler by Engaging in Passive Aggressive Verbal Jousting

by ParentCo.

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How to Tell Your Kids You’re Dating Someone New

by ParentCo.

Telling your kids you’ve begun a relationship with someone new is tricky- particularly if it’s the first time since separating from your family partner.