What the Dinosaurs Did Last Night: A Conversation with Creators Susan and Refe Tuma

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Parent Co. caught up with the creative parents behind the popular Dinovember books to hear what they had to say about living the Dinovember life.

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Frostbluster

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The false confidence in September that you could make through the winter without going somewhere warm.

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The Big Empty Cardboard Box

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My son was asking to play on an iPad. Instead, I brought a big empty box upstairs, and plunked it down in the living room.

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PBS to Launch New 24 Hour Streaming Network for Kids

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Just like grownups, kids now watch their favorite shows when and where they want them - not necessarily when they were originally programmed.

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My Kids Make Me Cry

by Kimberly Yavorski

I was not always a crier. But parenting brings out raw emotion, and now I cry at almost anything.

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via The Atlantic: "The Dangers of Using a Sticker Chart to Teach Kids Good Behavior"

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The problem with sticker charts and similar reward systems is that they work too well, creating negative and unintended long-term consequences.

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What to Say to Parents of Very Sick and Terminally Ill Children

by Geraldine Renton

The mother of a boy with Hunter Syndrome (a terminal condition), says to always put the person before the disability, illness, or tragedy.

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How I Got Fired From My Job For Being a Mom

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I was fired for speaking my mind about my needs as a new mom. I was a working mom in a place where moms are not the preferred employees.

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The One Where We Learned Life Lessons from "Friends"

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Over the course of a decade, the cast of Friends not only made us laugh, they taught us valuable life lessons along the way. Take a look.

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Dear Moms, We Are Dropping Serious Cash on Toys

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This year, the smart/connected toy market will hit 2.8 billion. Toymakers can thank moms for that. Here's what we buy and how we buy it.

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Thank You, Harper Lee

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Thank you, Harper Lee. She leaves an amazing legacy for us, and the millions of kids who read "To Kill a Mockingbird" every year.

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Teaching Bystander Empathy is Most Effective Anti-Bullying Program

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Study shows that if we want to effectively reduce bullying, we need to teach the bystanders to be empathetic.

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“You think it can’t happen here. Let me tell you a story about ‘here’.”

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"R U OK?," he asked. "I love U guys," 16-year-old Emily messaged back. That was the last time her parents would hear from her.

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My Facebook Addiction Started With Curiosity

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Consciously or not, we make a choice to give something up every time we log onto Facebook. What that something is might surprise you.

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Links We Love This Week (2/19/16)

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You’ve been busy this week. Here’s our round up of the interesting parts of the internet.

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This Video of Kylo Ren Playing Flaming Bagpipes Will Make You Happy

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Get yourself a fresh cup of coffee, watch this ridiculous video, and power through the rest of your day like the CHAMPION YOU ARE.

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These Toys Will Turn Your Kid Into the Next Tony Stark

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So your kid wants to be a superhero? Here are some cool tech toys to get her started.

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Boys’ Attitudes Toward Sex Impacts the Kind of Father They’ll Be

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Attitudes and behaviors of teen boys and young men impact the likeliness of becoming a teen or nonresident father.

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Designing Notabli’s Automatic Photo Books

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A conversation with Notabli's design team about Automatic Photo Books, a new concept in photo printing designed for the unique needs of parents.

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Introducing Automatic Photo Books for Notabli

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Making photo books of your kids’ moments shouldn’t be a chore. Notabli automatically sends a beautiful hardcover book every 50 photos.

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Epic Video of Dinosaur Riding Prancing Horse is the Best

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C'mon, just trust me. You're gonna love this.

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Why Parents Need to be Cautious About Kik

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What is Kik? And is it safe for our kids?

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19 Ways to Include Your Kids in Your Wedding

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Over 50% of families are remarried. Many couples face wedding planning with kids in tow. Here's how to let them join in and feel included in the big day.

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Shifting Gears to Fully Appreciate the Gift

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I'm embarrassed to admit that it sometimes makes me angry and irritable to have to shift gears from work to family.

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