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Why Grit Matters and How to Infuse it in Your Kids

by Sanya Pelini

Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time. ~ Thomas A. Edison

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10 Things Teenagers Don't Want to Hear, According to Actual Teenagers

by ParentCo.

Hold the emojis.

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We Don't Need a Break, We Need One Another

by ParentCo.

"Do you even love me?" As soon as the words left my lips I wanted to take them back. What if he said no?

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A Mommy War Peace Accord

by ParentCo.

Band together, mamas.

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Parents Are the Ultimate Optimists

by ParentCo.

It's basically by necessity.

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"Don't Pick" and Other Important Advice For My Daughter

by ParentCo.

Learned firsthand over a few decades.

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5 Lessons Monogamous Parents Can Learn From Poly Parenting

by ParentCo.

More people, more helpers.

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You May Not be My Husband, But Our Kids Are Lucky You're Their Dad

by ParentCo.

It feels weird to call ourselves “single moms” because we are technically single, but we're not alone in raising our children.

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How 20 Bucks and a Miter Saw Made My Life as a New Parent Easier

by ParentCo.

Here’s the problem: For able-bodied parents, getting a crib involves setting a budget and picking out a crib. But for me, cribs are a lot more complicated.

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5 Ways to Support Siblings of Children with Special Needs

by ParentCo.

The needs of siblings are unique as well.

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Parenthood

Stop Trying to Parent Like the French

by ParentCo.

But croissants are never a bad idea.

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How To Raise A Good Person – Instead Of One Who Is Just Afraid Of Being Bad

by ParentCo.

They have to be motivated by more than just fear of getting in trouble.

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I'll Make It Last as Long as I Can

by ParentCo.

As he blew out three candles on his cake, I wondered how time had passed so quickly. Tonight, while he's still small, I'll make it last longer.

Man Confused Of Assembling Furniture Reading Manual

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Is it Worse to Be a Not-So-Handyman or a Guilt-Ridden Dad?

by ParentCo.

Have you seen the size of my tool belt?

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"The Boke of Chyldren” 6 Centuries-Old Lessons for Modern Parents

by ParentCo.

Oh, your baby doesn't sleep? Well, turns out they haven't for at least 500 years.

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Nurture When Needed- Lessons of Parenting Learned While Gardening

by ParentCo.

Compost is another good metaphor: present failures will yield future successes.

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Science Says Your Preschooler Isn't (Totally) Willfully Ignoring You

by ParentCo.

No, that comes later.

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You Can Do It! A Pep Talk for Parents During Cold & Flu Season

by ParentCo.

Of course there are suggestions for avoiding colds and flu, but even with all of these preventions, sick days are almost unavoidable.

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The Highs and Lows of Working at Home

by ParentCo.

It's all fun and games until your "co-worker" maniacally smashes crackers into the carpet.

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5 Ways To Help Kids Cope With The Loss of a Family Pet

by ParentCo.

It's not going to be easy.

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How Not to Be a Dipshit Parent: Installment A

by ParentCo.

A tenet that used to annoy me, but now brings me a measure of comfort: It is what it is. Things are what they are.

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10 Things Today's Kids Do That We Never Did

by ParentCo.

At the risk of sounding ancient, these moments stand in stark contrast to my upbringing and what was deemed acceptable.

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Help Your Kid Overcome a No-Win Situation

by ParentCo.

Helping children understand their underlying beliefs enables them to skillfully navigate the conflicting and harmful messages they receive.

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How to Raise an Adult Who Remains Civil Even When They Disagree

by ParentCo.

Well, the last few months have been fun, right?

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