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Parenthood

6 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Death

by ParentCo.

Here are some things to consider when faced with calming your child’s fears and answering questions regarding the death of a friend or family member.

Wellbeing

The Lies I Tell My Son So That He'll Eat His Dinner

by Mark Oliver

It may not be a sustainable system, but for now, lying to our kid to get him to eat healthy food seems to be working.

Wellbeing

How to Support a Friend Struggling with Infertility

by ParentCo.

When a friend is struggling with the heartbreak of not being able to conceive a child, it can be hard to know how to support them.

Pregnancy

A Surprising Parenting Lesson From My Gynecologist

by ParentCo.

There was one lesson I never expected to learn from my gynecologist while my feet were in stirrups: how to master the art of distraction.

Wellbeing

The Impressions Are What Matter In Life, Not The Details

by ParentCo.

Product Reviews

We Shopped Through These 9 Mom-Targeted Facebook Ads So You Didn’t Have To

by ParentCo.

We clicked and shopped through nine Facebook ads and are fully prepared to separate the wheat from the chaff.

Wellbeing

Society is Wrong, Your Body is Perfect

by ParentCo.

As a mom to three kids, two of whom are girls, I hope that I can start promoting a healthier environment in which they can grow.

Wellbeing

6 Simple Product Switches for a Healthier Home

by ParentCo.

Individually, the chemicals in these products seem insignificant, but they do add up. Small swaps can mean a healthier home and planet.

Parenthood

My Severe Anxiety Threatened to Ruin a Family Trip to the Amusement Park

by ParentCo.

Grappling with anxiety is hard enough on our own. But we owe it to our kids to parent through the fear and give them the experiences they deserve.

Parenthood Wellbeing

4 Simple Ways to Help Improve Your Kid's Mood

by ParentCo.

We all get grumpy sometimes. Luckily, it doesn't have to last long. Especially if you employ some proven remedies.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Easy Apple Tart

by ParentCo.

This tasty apple tart is the perfect weekend baking project for a kid chef - you peel and chop and they do the rest!

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Parenthood

Can I Please Just Enjoy This Dad Double Standard?

by Jared Bilski

No, I don't like being called the babysitter, but I'm not going to complain about being hailed a hero for simply going to the grocery store with a baby.

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Learning

How to Avoid Raising Know-It-Alls

by Zaeli Kane

As parents it’s on us to convey that being smart doesn’t mean being right; it means wanting to know when you’re wrong.

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Parenthood

You Just Never Know When You'll Say the Words She Needs to Hear

by ParentCo.

It's not always the words of advice that resonate. Sometimes it's sharing your own fears and admitting you don't have the answers either.

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Parenthood

7 Signs You Might Be a Mom-Ninja

by ParentCo.

There's no secret class. Just on-the-job training that turns new moms into mom-ninjas, one diaper change and managed tantrum at a time.

Inspiration

LtCol Todd Mahar on Service, Family, and Being There for Each Other

by ParentCo.

A fascinating conversation about family life in the Marines with LtCol. Todd Mahar, Commanding Officer of the 3rd Battalion, 6th Marines at Camp Lejeune.

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Parenthood

A Very Brief Guide to the Hottest New Parenting Styles

by ParentCo.

Inspiration

For My Son: What It Means to Be a Kind Man

by Stephen Bradshaw

Being kind means – above all else – treating others the way you’d want to be treated. And teaching my son to be just that is the most important job I have.

Inspiration

Debate Club: Slow Cooking or Stove-Top Efficient?

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

To the Extremes: Parenting With Major Depressive Disorder

by ParentCo.

On a good day, the ups of major depressive disorder make me feel like supermom. But it doesn't last forever.

Learning

Ages and Stages: Your Tyrannical Toddler Exposed

by Angela Pruess

Look for the following hallmarks of toddlerhood and respond with compassion.

Wellbeing

5 Reasons I Struggle With the Flu Shot Each Year

by ParentCo.

Each year the internet goes wild with flu shot information. I have a choice, and I get to make the choice for my kids. So why is this a hard decision?