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."
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.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/08/16
What we're reading around the web.
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.
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.)
The One Emotion All Parents Feel
We try to appear strong and confident in our ability to parent our children, but deep down, we’re probably afraid.
5 Rules of Parenting According to "Fuller House"
The new Netflix series "Fuller House" is built on 60% nostalgia and 40% laugh tracks.
Every answer to this question means another milestone, another growth spurt, another step my daughter takes away as she finds her footing in this world.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/04/16
What we're reading around the web.
20 Days of Unpaid Maternity Leave and a Brand New Baby
Eighty-eight percent of the U.S. work force lacks access to paid maternity leave. This is one mother's all-too-common story. (via The Atlantic)
Should We Pressure Kids to Clean Their Plates?
Studies link parental behaviors around food to eating problems in kids. But giving up pressure-to-eat doesn't mean giving up healthy eating.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 3/01/16
What we're reading around the web.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/25/16
What we're reading around the web.
Parent Co. Daily News For Parents 02/24/16
What we're reading around the web.
The Unbounded Generosity of Parental Love, From Winnipeg to Hollywood
Nobody – and this includes Siri – knows who said, “A parent is only as happy as their happiest child.”
An Open Letter To My Daughters About Why I’m Writing About Them
If I’m writing honestly about myself, I’m writing honestly about you. That’s just the way it is, because it’s how much you mean to me.
I was not always a crier. But parenting brings out raw emotion, and now I cry at almost anything.
via The Atlantic: "The Dangers of Using a Sticker Chart to Teach Kids Good Behavior"
The problem with sticker charts and similar reward systems is that they work too well, creating negative and unintended long-term consequences.
How I Got Fired From My Job For Being a Mom
I was fired for speaking my mind about my needs as a new mom. I was a working mom in a place where moms are not the preferred employees.
Why Parents Need to be Cautious About Kik
What is Kik? And is it safe for our kids?
Shifting Gears to Fully Appreciate the Gift
I'm embarrassed to admit that it sometimes makes me angry and irritable to have to shift gears from work to family.