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What It's Like Parenting With Hearing Aids

by Karen Szabo

The worry didn’t stem from passing my hearing loss along, it stemmed from the idea that I wouldn't hear my kid.

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Tonight's Lights Out Struggle

by ParentCo.

The light flicked on again. I stop and stare at the shining coming through the bottom of the door. “How can he still be awake?” I ask my husband.

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Why Bad Behavior Is Not Synonymous With Bad Kids

by Sanya Pelini

Your kid’s behavior is neither driven by “badness” nor is it a sign of bad parenting. Rather, it’s a sign that you’re not speaking the same language.

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What Are We Apologizing for When We Apologize for Our Kids?

by ParentCo.

What am I really sorry for? I’m sorry for the times I have apologized for things they cannot help. Like being an energetic, wiggly kid.

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Teaching Children to Carry On, Through Grief

by ParentCo.

Last fall, as our beloved family dog faded quickly into his final weeks, I tried to prepare my children gently for his passing.

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Top 10 'Must Haves' for First Time Dads

by ParentCo.

This list will offer some valuable insight into one of the most amazing and terrifying experiences of your entire life.

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Catching Glimpses of a Man in My Teenage Son

by ParentCo.

I knew it would go quick, but still my mind could never fathom, never fully grasp that this baby would someday become a man.

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Practice Doesn't Always Make Perfect

by ParentCo.

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A Good Reason for My Sleepless Nights

by ParentCo.

I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not.

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She’s Going to Do This All by Herself

by ParentCo.

She’s going to sing and dance, anytime, anywhere.

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Though She Be but Little

by ParentCo.

There are so many moments like this, when my daughter’s headstrong, willful determination makes me anxious and worried.

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The Things to Remember When Positive Parenting Fails

by Sanya Pelini

When it feels like you’re not getting different results despite doing the “right” thing over and over again, here are a few things to keep in mind.

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When I Got Married, I Realized My Mom Missed Her Calling as a Wedding Planner

by ParentCo.

So what did all this neurotic attention to detail result in? The most magical wedding I could ever have imagined.

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Rewards and Punishments Don't Intrinsically Motivate – These Things Do

by ParentCo.

Rather than teach them to overvalue the approval of others, we ought to teach them to follow their own quiet voice of guidance.

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What Do I Tell My Granddaughter When Tragedy Strikes?

by ParentCo.

What do I tell her when she sees I am a million sad miles away when she is showing me her latest gymnastic move and I miss it or asks why my eyes are red?

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I Have a Hereditary Visual Disability – Is My Son a Ticking Time Bomb?

by ParentCo.

For prospective parents with chronic hereditary medical conditions, exploring this has merit. Here are three important considerations.

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How to Keep Kids Calm During Shots (and a Bonus Reason For Doing so)

by ParentCo.

How do we possibly overcome what seems like an impossible task to keep our kids happy and calm before they get pricked? Here are some ideas.

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How to Find the Sweet Spot in Discipline: Parenting Advice From a High School Teacher

by ParentCo.

There is a way to be genuine with your kids, have a good relationship, and still be the parent. You aren’t losing your influence, it’s just changing.

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My 7-Year-Old's Top Concern After Getting "The Talk"

by DeQuan Jones

All that research and preparation goes out the window when you're face-to-face with your kid about to have "The Talk."

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What Does Single Motherhood Mean for Kids?

by ParentCo.

Surprise! A growing body of research finds kids in single parent households aren't sentenced to lives of poverty, crime, or addiction.

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From Mentor to Meltdown: How to Handle Your Highly Verbal Preschooler

by ParentCo.

One minute it feels like you’re talking to a mini-adult, the next you’re dealing with a screaming newborn. Here's some help.

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Dr. Mom

by ParentCo.

A good psychologist helps a child and gets paid for it. A good mother tries in vain, and then her child succeeds in spite – not because – of her help.