Surprising New Research About the Role of Race in Adoption

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A new study finds that many people seeking to adopt a child won't consider adopting a black child from the United States.

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Potty Mouth Training

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Travelers all over the world find themselves in this same situation every minute of every day. It’s a rite of passage. (Quite literally if you’re in a cab or on public transportation.)

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The One Emotion All Parents Feel

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We try to appear strong and confident in our ability to parent our children, but deep down, we’re probably afraid.

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5 Rules of Parenting According to "Fuller House"

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The new Netflix series "Fuller House" is built on 60% nostalgia and 40% laugh tracks.

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But When?

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Every answer to this question means another milestone, another growth spurt, another step my daughter takes away as she finds her footing in this world.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/04/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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20 Days of Unpaid Maternity Leave and a Brand New Baby

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Eighty-eight percent of the U.S. work force lacks access to paid maternity leave. This is one mother's all-too-common story. (via The Atlantic)

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Should We Pressure Kids to Clean Their Plates?

by Carrie Howe

Studies link parental behaviors around food to eating problems in kids. But giving up pressure-to-eat doesn't mean giving up healthy eating.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/01/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/25/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/24/16

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What we're reading around the web.

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The Unbounded Generosity of Parental Love, From Winnipeg to Hollywood

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Nobody – and this includes Siri – knows who said, “A parent is only as happy as their happiest child.”

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An Open Letter To My Daughters About Why I’m Writing About Them

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If I’m writing honestly about myself, I’m writing honestly about you. That’s just the way it is, because it’s how much you mean to me.

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My Kids Make Me Cry

by Kimberly Yavorski

I was not always a crier. But parenting brings out raw emotion, and now I cry at almost anything.

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via The Atlantic: "The Dangers of Using a Sticker Chart to Teach Kids Good Behavior"

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The problem with sticker charts and similar reward systems is that they work too well, creating negative and unintended long-term consequences.

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How I Got Fired From My Job For Being a Mom

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I was fired for speaking my mind about my needs as a new mom. I was a working mom in a place where moms are not the preferred employees.

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Why Parents Need to be Cautious About Kik

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What is Kik? And is it safe for our kids?

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Shifting Gears to Fully Appreciate the Gift

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I'm embarrassed to admit that it sometimes makes me angry and irritable to have to shift gears from work to family.

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The New Parent’s Guide to Getting the Most out of Date Night

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Do not, I repeat, DO NOT start a date night without having a plan beforehand. “What do you feel like doing tonight?” is not part of the new parent’s date night vocabulary.

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What My Son Won't Remember But I Always Will

by Julia Pelly

It was weekend that I’ll remember for the rest of my life. My son though? The one who made it so memorable for me? He won’t remember a thing.

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Why Conversations With Your Preschooler Are More Important Than Preschool

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There really are few things more entertaining than a chat with a 4 year old. Yet, hilarity aside, there's actually scientific evidence that suggests volleying conversation back and forth with young kids lays a foundation for later successes.

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27 Photos to Take of Your Kid Before They Reach Their Tweens

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Kids grow up so fast. Here are ideas for photo moments that capture the amazing journey.

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Jingling the Penguin is Cuter than Your Kids

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A Brazilian man saved an oil-soaked penguin, and now the two are lifetime friends.

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The Real (Bad) Deal: A Family Vacation at a Caribbean Eco-Resort

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This is how my husband sold it to me: an eco-resort where we can embrace simplicity, be a part of nature, and teach the girls that you don’t need a lot of stuff to have fun.

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