5 Things Parents of Four (or More) Kids Want You to Know
Yes, I have four kids, all boys from age 3 to 14. While most of the time it’s a happy jumble, there are a few things those of us with a lot of kids want you to know.
No One Wins in a Drama Triangle
No one wins in a drama triangle. This unhealthy communication pattern can turn a seemingly happy home into a toxic environment full of animosity, guilt, shame, and anger. To resolve this common iss...
Questions to Ask Your Kids: If Aliens Came to School...
From "30 Questions to Ask Your Kid Instead of How Was Your Day"
Why Being Facebook Friends With My Kids Works for Me
Being Facebook friends with your child is complicated. I feel for the parents whose children reject their friend requests. I understand that some parents don’t want to be “friends” with their kids....
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/18/16
What we're reading around the web.
Weekend Beatz: Music from Our Fave Shows
From Coach Taylor to Piper Chapman, this playlist's got you covered.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/16/16
What we're reading around the web.
Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory of the Garbage Truck
Whether I’m now actually interested in garbage trucks or merely suffering from a sort of Parenting Stockholm Syndrome is up for debate.
Our job as parents and caregivers is central to our lives. But parenthood isn't the only lens through which we see the world.
Can Parenting Classes Help End the Child-Abuse Epidemic?
Can parenting classes help curb child abuse? The Atlantic explores the successes and limitations of abuse prevention programs.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/14/16
What we're reading all around the web.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/11/16
What we're reading around the web.
The Danger of Holding Our Kids to Adult Standards
"There’s a troubling kind of role reversal going on in American society today: As adults race to the bottom with childish antics...young children are the ones being forced to act like the adults."
What Do Your Girl Scout Cookie Choices Say About You?
Trefoils or Thin Mints? The Unofficial, Un-scientific, Definitive Guide to Your Girl Scout Cookie Choices.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/10/16
What we're reading around the web.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/09/16
What we're reading around the web.
Want to Have More Fun? Plan Less.
Research says that if you want to maximize leisure time, better to loosely pencil it in rather than strictly schedule it.
Chocolate Makes You Smarter Concludes Best Scientific Study Ever Done
Here's the best news you'll ever hear ever ever ever.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/08/16
What we're reading around the web.
7 Instagram Moms You Need in Your Feed
Social media is fulla baloney. Follow these 7 Instagram moms for more inspiration and less aspiration.
37 Ways to Spend a Kid-free Hour Instead of Scrolling Through Facebook
There's no demographic better equipped to tell you how to maximize 60 minutes than brilliant, busy mothers.
Surprising New Research About the Role of Race in Adoption
A new study finds that many people seeking to adopt a child won't consider adopting a black child from the United States.
I Worry About Teaching My Son About Music
I’m not worried about teaching my kid to eat healthy foods. I feel confident about teaching my son to read. But teaching my son about music does worry me.
Travelers all over the world find themselves in this same situation every minute of every day. It’s a rite of passage. (Quite literally if you’re in a cab or on public transportation.)