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20 Days of Unpaid Maternity Leave and a Brand New Baby

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)

Should We Pressure Kids to Clean Their Plates?

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

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

What we're reading around the web.

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

What we're reading around the web.

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

What we're reading around the web.

The Unbounded Generosity of Parental Love, From Winnipeg to Hollywood

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

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

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.

My Kids Make Me Cry

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

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

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

How I Got Fired From My Job For Being a Mom

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.

Why Parents Need to be Cautious About Kik

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

Shifting Gears to Fully Appreciate the Gift

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

The New Parent’s Guide to Getting the Most out of Date Night

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.

What My Son Won't Remember But I Always Will

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.

Why Conversations With Your Preschooler Are More Important Than Preschool

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...

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

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

Jingling the Penguin is Cuter than Your Kids

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

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

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.

Letting My Daughter Fail

Here I was faced with that decision, no longer with a foot in both the parenting and the education world. I was one hundred percent parent. I could help prevent my child from having a bad day. But ...

Pantene Super Bowl Ads Focus on Dad-Daughter Relationships

Pantene's Super Bowl 50 ads will put the spotlight on the importance of the father-daughter relationship. It's sweet, but I wish it was more.

The Balancing Act of Curiosity

I want my daughters to be curious. But their level of curiosity also brings on a certain level of frustration and fear.

Mama Elephant Protects Baby Elephant from Stranger Danger

Mama elephant pulls her baby away from tourists, reminding the little one never to talk to strangers.

Creativity, Curiosity and the Tiger Mom

Kids need space to cultivate their own curiosity. But is there a case to be made for instilling the Tiger Mom ethic at the same time?

Show Your Kids This Video and They'll Never Argue About Brushing Their Teeth Again

Want to put an end to the toothbrushing battle? Show your kids this Gross Science video.