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When Furniture Falls, We Blame the Parents

by ParentCo.

Accidents happen. Parents and companies make mistakes. But in the age of social media, extending any sort of understanding has become a rare occurrence.

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Parenthood

How 10 Minutes a Day Changed My Relationship With My Preschooler

by Pam Moore

When kids' behavior spirals out, dedicating focused, uninterrupted time with them can make all the difference.

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How to Navigate Todder Fears of Blow-up Penguins and Stray Hairs

by ParentCo.

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Why Working Out Disagreements in Front of Your Kids is Good for Them

by Rebecca Lang

Research shows parents who manage disagreements well are actually modeling healthy conflict resolution for their kids.

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Parenthood

7 Reasons I Wish I Were Raising My Kids in the 80s

by ParentCo.

If Marty and Dr. Emmett Brown offered to give my family and me a ride in their DeLorean, I’d want to go straight back to the 80s and raise my kids there.

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Parenthood

Can We Please Stop Trying to One-Up Each Other?

by Michelle Downing

Parenting is not a competition. But some moms seem to think so.

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Motherhood Was the Gateway to My Creative Side

by ParentCo.

When I had kids I thought I had forfeited my chance to express my creative dreams. But fulfilling creative work and motherhood doesn't have to be at odds.

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5 Ways My Husband Out-Parents Me

by ParentCo.

As hard as it is to admit this, when it comes to parenting, there are some things my husband does better than I do.

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Don't Be Fooled: 7 Things Your Baby Doesn’t Need

by ParentCo.

What the baby product industry doesn't want you to know is that many of their products are completely unnecessary and some are even dangerous.

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An Honest Look at Your Social Life Before and After Having Kids

by ParentCo.

Here's a glossary that provides pre- and post-parenthood definitions of commonly heard words and phrases.

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Parenthood

3 Science-Backed Tips for Raising Independent Kids

by Sanya Pelini

Ultimately, parenting is about raising adults, not children. And teaching them to be independent has never seemed as urgent as it does today.

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The Early Poops Don't Smell: Reflections From My First Year of Fatherhood

by ParentCo.

When my kid was first born, I felt a lot of things, but instant, unconditional love wasn’t one of them.

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For Parents Who Want to Protest But Cannot March

by ParentCo.

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How to Text Your Ex: 10 Commandments for Separated Parents

by ParentCo.

Feuding couples can fall into the trap of using electronic devices to continue communications with one another, often with hostility. You can do better.

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The Biggest Lie We Tell Children and What to Do About It

by ParentCo.

Is there a better way to offer comfort to a distressed child than telling them "it's ok?"

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6 Reasons We Should Retire The “Good Mom” Mantra

by ParentCo.

The phrase reminds me of all the times I wasn’t such a “good” mother, all the mistakes I’ve made. And I'm not into it.

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Debate Club: How Many Baby Showers Is Too Many?

by ParentCo.

Two Parent Co. writers face off about baby showers.

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6 Reasons Why Pumping Is The Actual Worst

by ParentCo.

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A Wild Child

by ParentCo.

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The Science of Your Kids' Trust (and 5 Ways to Keep It)

by ParentCo.

Parents not only have the task of maintaining trust with their children, but they also shape how their children view trust in general.

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Going Back to School When My Kids Were Young Was a Lesson in No Regrets

by Lisa Kanarek

During the first two semesters, my “mom guilt” set in, but it didn't last. Going back to school while having kids at home was the best decision ever.

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Parenthood

A Thank You Letter To My Friends Without Kids

by ParentCo.

There is not enough acknowledgement of the role kid-less friends play in forming the village it takes to raise a child.

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Parenthood

4 Cliché but True Bits of Advice for New Parents

by ParentCo.

No single resource holds all the pertinent wisdom necessary to successfully raise a child or children. Mostly, because every kid is completely different.