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Parenthood

A Father’s First Christmas

by ParentCo.

As you get older, the less you care about receiving gifts, the more you enjoy giving them. This feeling only gets amplified as a parent.

Learning

The Case for Boredom to Ignite Our Minds

by ParentCo.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Peanut Noodles

by ParentCo.

If you need a good meal in a hurry give these healthy, delicious, and ultra kid-friendly noodles a try. They'll be ready before you can say "take-out"!

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Playtime

How to Avoid Ruining My Holiday Party

by ParentCo.

I want to be a gracious host. And I want you to have a fun time at my holiday party. But I'm going to have to make a few requests.

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Parenthood

20 Things on My Parenting Bucket List (That I'll Never Get to Do)

by ParentCo.

Forget jumping out of planes. My parenting bucket list is dotted with hopes of spending less than 3 hours pushing toy cars around- among other things.

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Learning Parenthood

The 5 Joys of Bookworms Who Raise Bookworms

by ParentCo.

When you've grown up with your nose in a book, it's incredibly thrilling to have a kid who's inherited your passion for reading.

Wellbeing

Dear Corporate America: SAHMs Are a Great Untapped Resource

by ParentCo.

Corporate policies and expectations that put a company first, above all, often push mothers out of the workforce. It doesn't have to be that way.

Wellbeing

Debate Club: Are Professional Photos Worth the Fuss (and Expense)?

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

5 Ways My Husband's Lazy Parenting Is Actually Great

by ParentCo.

I used to view my husband's more hands off approach to parenting as his unwillingness to help. But then I realized he may be onto something.

Parenthood

My List of Demands for the Extended Holiday Break

by ParentCo.

This holiday break, I've told myself I'm going to slow down, listen more, and enjoy the family time. But only if my demands are met.

Parenthood

How to Help Your Attachment-Challenged Child

by ParentCo.

Everything that comes naturally for parents when disciplining their children is wrong for children with attachment disorders.

Parenthood

My “Happy” Birthday Surprise That Required a Plumber and a Bucket of Disinfectant

by ParentCo.

Simple decorating pleasures go right down the toilet when you allow kids to live in your house. (Literally, in some cases.)

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Parenthood

Daring to Love Fiercely Even When We Fall Short as Parents

by Stephen Bradshaw

Our children aren’t looking for perfect parents. They’re looking for tremendous love.

Wellbeing

Are You Good at Accepting a Compliment?

by ParentCo.

For women in particular, it's difficult to recognize that accepting a compliment is all about being confident and gracious, not cocky or arrogant.

Learning

4 Eye-Opening Research Findings on Media and Your Child

by Angela Pruess

Several areas of research on media, including violent media exposure and length of screen time, have recently yielded some pretty astounding results.

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Wellbeing

Why This Mama Meditates

by Carrie Howe

By focusing on the stress of modern parenting, we fail to notice a whole lot of joy that we could otherwise be experiencing. Enter mindfulness and mediation.

Parenthood

Stop Letting Your Kids Push You Around

by ParentCo.

As your child's first teacher, it's your job to hold them to the same standard of respect and courtesy you expect them to give others.

Wellbeing

Some Days I Just Feel Sad

by Daisy Susman

You're not depressed, but you're not happy, either. Some days motherhood has a way of bringing you down. Thankfully, kindness can pull you back up again.