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Wellbeing

Why Time Apart Might Be the Perfect Marriage Elixir

by Pam Moore

Though it seems counter-intuitive, one of the best things you can do for your marriage is to step away from it, regularly and intentionally.

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Learning

Is Technology Squashing Our Kids’ Critical Thinking Skills?

by ParentCo.

How will kids ever learn to retain information and connect the dots if technology rapidly provides all the answers?

Learning

Sol-Mi and the Little Songs That Are Important for Kids' Development

by ParentCo.

The sol-mi interval is found in many nursery rhymes and singing games. These little songs are important and can foster a lifelong love of music.

Parenthood

My Dog Is Potty Training My Daughter

by ParentCo.

My daughter has been much more interested in the bathroom use of our Boston Terrier, Judith Weiland, than anyone else in our home.

Inspiration

The Frustrating Zen of Cleaning With a Toddler

by ParentCo.

That feeling that there is always more to do – that is a permanent state. May as well embrace it.

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Wellbeing

Why Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" Still Inspires

by ParentCo.

Betty Friedan explored identity and motherhood in her society-changing book, “The Feminine Mystique,” published in 1963. 55 years later, it still resonates.

Pregnancy

12 Ways to Prepare for Motherhood So You Don't Totally Lose It

by ParentCo.

Here's a list of things you can practice before you birth your baby so that you maintain a sense of self when you're suddenly alone with a newborn all day.

Product Reviews

Yarlap | Bladder Control Products

by ParentCo.

Yarlap is designed specifically for women to reestablish pelvic floor muscle control and reclaim their bodies by treating the cause, not the symptoms.

Learning

Why Those Baby Snuggles May Be More Important Than You Think

by ParentCo.

Physical contact between infants and their caregivers can even affect children at the molecular level – an impact that’s detectable four years later.

Learning

Take Your Child to a Bookstore, and Build the Future

by ParentCo.

Across the U.S., bookstores set aside the first Saturday in December to celebrate the magic that happens when every kid has a book to read.

Parenthood

8 Parenting Lessons From the Dutch on Raising Happy and Resilient Kids

by ParentCo.

Each culture has its own unique strengths and beautiful ways of living life, and parenting is no exception.

Parenthood

Could Attention Seeking Be Connection Seeking?

by ParentCo.

The term "attention seeking" generally refers to unwanted and demanding behaviors. When children seek attention, they are seeking connection and validation.

Parenthood

Want to Raise a Capable, Independent Kid? Say Yes to the Mess

by ParentCo.

Giving your kid free reign of the kitchen may mean spilled milk, dropped eggs and a few mini-catastrophes. But it's well worth the mess.

Parenthood

How Janet Lansbury Made Me a Confident Father

by Clay Pearn

From Janet Lansbury's books, to blogs, to podcasts, I've found her to be my best parenting resource.

Learning

Dear Teacher: Please Just Give My Kid What She Deserves

by ParentCo.

Teachers, please don’t be afraid of raising your standards and expectations. Our kids are capable of more than you are asking for.

Learning Wellbeing

Gratitude's Flip Side: How to Follow Up When a Professional Lets You Down

by ParentCo.

How do people in positions of authority know when their judgments or actions harm others unless the consequences result in litigation?

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Inspiration

The Last Vermonter in Beirut

by ParentCo.

I'm not sure if he knew it, but this American gentleman saved the lives of many young people in Beirut, including mine.

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Inspiration

3 Companies That Are Carving Space for Adults on the Autism Spectrum

by ParentCo.

There are a few up-and-coming companies that gear themselves to the needs of autistic adults.

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Learning Wellbeing

Does Conflict in Your Home Really Matter? What the Latest Research Says

by ParentCo.

A recent study of toddlers aged 14 to 36 months focused on the impact of family conflict on parent-child interactions.

Inspiration

Why Elf on the Shelf is Worth the Hassle

by ParentCo.

The beauty of the Elf is that he's instilling a sense of tradition and offering an opportunity for many families to bond over something during the holidays.

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Wellbeing

What is the Four Burners Theory and Can Anyone Actually Make it Work?

by ParentCo.

We all have four burners: family, friends, health, and career. Must we choose to turn one burner off to keep the others successfully lit?

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Inspiration

Angels Do Exist (at the Grocery Store)

by ParentCo.

We made eye contact and exchanged a smile. She didn’t have to mention she was a mom. I knew the moment I saw her that she really saw me.

Parenthood

Why My Son’s Fear of Failure Terrifies Me, and What I’m Doing About It

by ParentCo.

This is what I want for my kids: that they believe in themselves, push past their fears, and never feel afraid of making mistakes (if that’s even possible).