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5 Picture Books to Help Get Little Kids Interested in STEM

by ParentCo.

These five picture books instill children (and parents) with excitement while exploring science, technology, engineering, and math concepts.

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Phonics Instruction Can Help Your Kids Learn How to Read

by ParentCo.

Some educators and experts believe the phonics approach is old-fashioned and boring, impeding or even slowing down the learning process. But is it?

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3 Science-Backed Tips for Raising Independent Kids

by Sanya Pelini

Ultimately, parenting is about raising adults, not children. And teaching them to be independent has never seemed as urgent as it does today.

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Everyone Benefits When You Reclaim Some Time Just for You

by ParentCo.

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The Early Poops Don't Smell: Reflections From My First Year of Fatherhood    

by ParentCo.

When my kid was first born, I felt a lot of things, but instant, unconditional love wasn’t one of them.

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10 Least Annoying Children's Books to Give New Parents

by Danielle E. Owen

How do you set the stage for this child’s intellectual future while taking mom and dad’s sanity into consideration? With these books.

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The F-Word and Me: A Love Story

by ParentCo.

To my delight, the F-word seems to have made a full frontal comeback in the past couple years. Good thing I've been using it with abandon all these years.

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5 Good Reasons Your Kid Should Get a Phone

by ParentCo.

Why your elementary or middle schooler should, indeed, get a phone based on what we know about teaching and learning.

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Kid Made Recipe: Soup and Buscuits

by ParentCo.

What could be better on a chilly school night than hearty soup and biscuits?

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For Parents Who Want to Protest But Cannot March

by ParentCo.

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Tips for Navigating Large Crowds (Like the Women’s March on Washington)

by ParentCo.

Safely navigating protests, rallies, concerts, and other large public gatherings can seem daunting, with or without children. There’s a way to do it safely.

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What If Sharing a Little Candy Helps Us Feel Less Isolated?

by ParentCo.

More often than not, our connection is one of silent engagement. But there is beauty and necessity in communicating with open intention.

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How to Text Your Ex: 10 Commandments for Separated Parents

by ParentCo.

Feuding couples can fall into the trap of using electronic devices to continue communications with one another, often with hostility. You can do better.

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You’re Gonna Miss This, You're Gonna Want This Back

by ParentCo.

"You're gonna miss this." As I think about each stage of my own life thus far, this is the ultimate truth.

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The Biggest Lie We Tell Children and What to Do About It

by ParentCo.

Is there a better way to offer comfort to a distressed child than telling them "it's ok?"

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Inside the Mind of a Mom With Social Phobia

by ParentCo.

It's not as though I chose to be terrified of other people or want to bow out of most social events. But I'm learning to conquer the fear.

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A Proposed Daily Oath for Truly Extraordinary Leaders

by ParentCo.

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Teaching Self-Control Is More Important Than Academics

by ParentCo.

Recent studies have found that self-control is a better predictor of future success than I.Q. So how do we go about teaching our children self-control?

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Why Do Kids Like The Bad Guys?

by Charlie Fletcher

It’s disturbing seeing your little angel fantasize about being a supervillain – but it’s a lot more common than you might realize.

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6 Reasons We Should Retire The “Good Mom” Mantra

by ParentCo.

The phrase reminds me of all the times I wasn’t such a “good” mother, all the mistakes I’ve made. And I'm not into it.

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Debate Club: How Many Baby Showers Is Too Many?

by ParentCo.

Two Parent Co. writers face off about baby showers.

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Can Daniel Tiger Teach You How to Be a Better Parent?

by ParentCo.

I’ve noticed that a lot of these Daniel Tiger messages translate surprisingly well to grownup life – and specifically to parenting.

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6 Reasons Why Pumping Is The Actual Worst

by ParentCo.

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Why Is Suicide on the Rise Among Middle Schoolers?

by ParentCo.

Adolescence is a tumultuous time, with many changes happening at once. Between 2007 and 2014, the suicide rate among U.S. middle school students doubled.

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