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5 Things to Do While Feeding an Infant Besides Scroll Through Facebook

by ParentCo.

Mindlessly scrolling on my phone does not make me feel smarter or happier, and it certainly doesn’t bond me to my infant. So I'm trying to do this instead.

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Career Ideas to Harness Your Kid's More Challenging Behaviors

by ParentCo.

While our kids still let us pretend we have any control over their lives – let’s imagine some bright futures for our (occasionally difficult) kids.

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Resilient - A Parent Co. Story

by ParentCo.

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10 Women From the '80's Who Rival Wonder Woman's Badassery

by ParentCo.

I never felt at a loss for female heroes. We had our fair share growing up in the '80s.

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Struggling with Serendipity

by ParentCo.

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The Lesson in Tonight's Bedtime Story That Was Clearly Meant For Me

by ParentCo.

I often learn about who my kids are through their choice of books. Tonight, however, the story I read them taught me something about myself.

little girl looking up,heart shaped paper on her nose

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In An Age of Mean Girls, These Girls Started Heart Company Instead

by ParentCo.

When my daughter told me she started a two-person club, I worried she was becoming exclusive. But the truth was quite the opposite.

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The Baseball Bat, the Butterfly, and the Box of Teeth

by ParentCo.

Maybe, if we are lucky, we catch something and we draw it close to us, marvel at its beauty and marvel even more at the gift that is us holding it.

twin baby sister and brother sleeping on tiny, inflatable, pink and blue swim rings. They are wearing crocheted swimsuits and sunglasses.

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The Raddest Things We Found at the JPMA Baby Show

by ParentCo.

Ever wonder where all those fun, innovative, ingenious parenting and baby products come from? We hunted them down at JPMA.

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How I’m Rediscovering the Simple Joys of Summer

by ParentCo.

Summer is in full swing, and if I don’t stop and look around, I might miss it.

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15 Audiobooks for Crushing a Long Drive

by ParentCo.

It's easy to get bored or lose motivation to get back in the car after a restroom or snack break. Audio books may help during your next long drive.

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The Boy in the Moon

by ParentCo.

Different type of smiley faces on a wall of fame

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Don’t Cloister the Princess: A Lesson in Letting Kids Be Who They Are

by ParentCo.

In "Princess Cora and the Crocodile," the classic cloistered princess conundrum is turned it on its head, leaving parents with plenty to think about.

Cheerful boy wearing raincoat enjoying in rain at music concert

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10 Rad Music Festivals That Are More Kid-Friendly Than You Think

by ParentCo.

There’s no reason to write music festivals off as something of your past. Book a jam-filled weekend with kids in tow at one of these US extravaganzas.

A mother is lifting his son on her legs while daugther watching

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Just Make up Traditions and They'll Become a Thing

by ParentCo.

You want fun family rituals? State them in an Official Announcement voice, and they'll become gospel.

Father and kid is playing in a snow fall

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10 Awesome Books from the 80s That Every Kid Should Read

by ParentCo.

The 80s bring back a rush of memories: big hair, glam rock, and some of the best books I’ve ever read.

happy family sitting on flower field in park on a sunny day

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5 Things Strong Families Have in Common

by Sanya Pelini

Several studies have found that strong families share similar characteristics.

Little girl holding the flag of USA sits on her mother's shoulders

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How to Be an American: Smile

by ParentCo.

My kid would smile at the garbage can if it looked lonely. This, it turns out, is the most patriotic thing he could do.

Woman resting her face on a pile of books.

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Welcome to the Nerd Mom Renaissance

by ParentCo.

As kids, being the nerd was not easy. But now we're moms and we're ruling the world.

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Six Stories of Ramadan for Readers of All Faiths

by ParentCo.

These six titles highlight traditions, beliefs, and events central to Ramadan, including those that are particular to certain regions and communities.

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What the Very Young and the Very Old Do for Us in the Middle

by ParentCo.

We need the verys – the very young and the very old. They are the emphases, the parentheses that bookend life.

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Life is Hard Work and Other Reminders for a Graduate

by ParentCo.

As you walk down that aisle and into the next phase of life, there are important things to remember.

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I Gave Up Saying Good Job for a Week, and Here's What I Found

by ParentCo.

We want to raise children who are self-motivated and confident, and this happens when we trade passive phrases for true presence and real conversation.

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