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Biometrics: Coming Soon to Your School Cafeteria

by ParentCo.

Despite claims of extra security and increased efficiency, allowing our schools to use biometric technology could be a step in the wrong direction.

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How to Banish Mom Guilt With Self-Compassion

by ParentCo.

It starts during pregnancy, and then the worry and self-recrimination gather steam. What can you do to tame the worry-monster? The key is self-compassion.

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Why Your Teen's BFF Might Keep Them Happy for Years to Come

by ParentCo.

According to a recent study, bonds that kids form during adolescence might have a positive role in their mental health for years to come.

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The Phone Setting That Helps Keep Me Present

by ParentCo.

I am easily distracted by every noise and flashing light on my phone. With a click of a button that can go away.

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Which Everyday Sounds May Put Your Kid's Hearing at Risk? [Infographic]

by ParentCo.

Consistent exposure to everyday noises can slowly damage our hearing. See the risk level of different common sounds in this handy infographic.

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How to Get on With Your In-Laws

by ParentCo.

Getting along with in-laws can be a chore. Remember the following do’s and don’t’s during their visit and afterwards.

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My Life as A Home Shopping Addict

by Kathleen Gemmell

This is not a tale of the dynamics of addiction. Although there wasn’t a doubt that I was a shopaholic, my story is one of disclosure.

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The Postpartum Body Struggle: Comparison Only Makes it Worse

by ParentCo.

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No Rules, No Manual, and No Right Way

by Katherine Sharp

I know I'm still the same person with the same views and values, it's just that my circumstances have changed. They'll continue to change.

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The 5-Minute Routine That Helps Me Transition From Mom to Boss (And Back Again)

by ParentCo.

This simple practice has made me a more calm and peaceful boss in my work setting and a more patient and attentive parent to my children.

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My Kid Sabotaged My Dreams of Making Friends With the Cool Dad

by ParentCo.

From across the room, I saw I him. He was wearing a Stone Temple Pilots’ T-shirt – and not just any STP tee. It was an authentic early tour shirt.

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4 Ways to Keep Bad Dreams From Ruining Your Kid’s Day

by ParentCo.

There are ways to help kids combat the effects of bad dreams so they don’t ruin their days and even identify what the dreams are about in the first place.

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Why You May Reconsider Giving Combination Cold Medicines to Your Kids

by ParentCo.

The FDA has been warning against giving cold medicine to kids under four for nearly a decade, but they're still making their way into our medicine cabinet.

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There's No Normal When it Comes to Kids' Reactions to Death

by Pam Moore

Like so much of parenting, the “Telling Your Kid Her Pet Chickens Got Killed” chapter did not go as expected. But according to experts that's not uncommon.

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5 Ways to Help Your Kids Get Over the Back-To-School Jet Lag

by ParentCo.

Ease the transition so it doesn’t have to feel like the end of the world to wake up and do the school thing instead of the pool thing.

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So You're Considering Encapsulating Your Placenta — Here's What You Need to Know

by ParentCo.

Placenta services are an unregulated industry, but there are certain standards, trainings, and precautions your professional specialist should follow.

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Feminine: The Original F Word

by ParentCo.

Let’s face it, the word feminine has baggage. Not only has it been hijacked by the tampon industry, it can be downright derogatory in certain contexts.