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17 tips for moms to get off the couch and ready for your first 5k, 10k, or half-marathon. I promise it gets easier, and soon you will see the rewards!

Wellbeing

What Not to Say to Parents of a Premature Baby

by Rhiannon Giles

A quick search will give you list after list of what not to say to parents of premature babies, but there is one specific at least that I want to discuss.

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Paid Parental Leave is a Good Business Decision

by ParentCo.

The United States is the only country among 37 developed nations that doesnt offer paid maternity leave.

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All the Time We Are Laughing

by ParentCo.

My big brother refers to the years before I was born – when he was our parents' only child — as the best of his life. The glory days. The Era of No Trouble.

two women sitting at table and drinking cofee and smiling

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Science says calling your mom will make you feel better

by ParentCo.

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Toddlers, Guns, and Tragedy

by ParentCo.

Shootings by preschoolers are happening at an average pace of about two per week.

little girl pours water from bottle in river

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Infographic: What Parents Need to Know About Bottled Water-Free Events

by ParentCo.

To reduce the environmental impact of concerts and events, event organizers are increasingly reducing and even banning sales of bottled water.

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How Important is Brain Research to Early Childhood Education and Services?

by ParentCo.

The science indicates that helping parents improve the way they interact with their babies has real impact on physical and mental health.

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Drinking Can Temporarily Improve Happiness but it Doesn't Last

by ParentCo.

People momentarily happier when drinking alcohol but over longer periods, drinking more does not make them more satisfied with life.

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We Need to Talk About Pooping

by ParentCo.

Next time you child has a belly ache, consider this information.

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Why Starting Sentences with I Feel like Is a Conversation Killer

by ParentCo.

The phrase "I feel like" is an absolutist trump card. It halts argument in its tracks.

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Important New Study Reveals Teens Feel Addicted to Their Phones

by ParentCo.

Half of of all teens say they feel addicted to their mobile devices.

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Contrary to Popular Belief, Childhood Obesity Rates Are Still Growing

by ParentCo.

The significant decline previously reported ... is not evident in our results, for girls or boys, when using all data from 1999 to 2014.

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For a Healthy Gut Microbiome, Drink Red Wine and Eat Chocolate

by ParentCo.

Some scientists hope to use the microbes that live in our guts to diagnose and treat the diseases that seem to be linked to them.

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Report Shows How Entrepreneurial Moms Are Often Prevented From Reaching Full Economic Potential

by Pam Moore

Many additional challenges exist for mother entrepreneurs, including increased work-family conflict, biases, and lack of mentorship and social capital.

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5 Phrases That Can Help Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse

by ParentCo.

Our very words can help prevent children from sexual abuse. Here are a few phrases that are especially useful.

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Do Children in France Have a Healthier Relationship With Alcohol?

by ParentCo.

Can cultural attitudes toward wine affect our propensity for problem drinking?

Young boy doing his school homework with his father.

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Helping Your Child Develop a Growth Mindset

by ParentCo.

One of the most important attributes in children and adults is the ability to form hope. To live without hope is to live without joy, peace and happiness.