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A Woman’s Guide to Dealing with the “Man Cold”

by ParentCo.

In order to help my fellow women, I’ve devised the following easy, 10-step guide to deal with your man when in the grips of a man-cold.

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How RSV Changed the Way I Parent

by ParentCo.

I had no idea what RSV was. I am not a medical professional. I am an average mom with three kids. And then I found out.

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When Motherhood and Mental Illness Collide

by ParentCo.

I said I was in love with her, but I lied. When I first met my daughter three years ago, all I felt was a powerful sense of panic.

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Navigating the Landmines of Emerging Sexuality

by Zaeli Kane

Consider these three ways to tweak your influence on kids’ developing sense of embodiment.

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10 Science-Backed Reasons You Shouldn't Work Out to Lose Weight

by ParentCo.

Take a guess at the number one reason people exercise. To lose weight, of course. But that's not the only reason to make it a habit.

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The Feeling-Like-A-Failure Phenomenon, and What to Do About It

by Stephen Bradshaw

A deep and meaningful question that has been my constant companion ever since I became a parent: “Am I doing this right?”

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The Importance of Me Time – But Just a Little

by Liz Van Dyke

Finding balance is a mantra these days. But here's the thing- I don’t want a lot of “me time” anymore. It exhausts me. I exhaust me.

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3 Ways Collaborating With Kids Builds Character

by ParentCo.

While not the easiest things to teach, collaboration and the ability to work with a team are some of the most important skills a person can learn.

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Breastfeeding on Medication: How to Assess What’s Safe

by ParentCo.

When making the choice to take a medication and pause or discontinue breastfeeding, think less in terms of absolutes and more in terms of concentration.

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Screens Aren’t Zombifying Your Children

by ParentCo.

There are worse things your kid could be doing than spending time with their iPad. And there's plenty of research to suggest so.

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5 Kinds of Women Who Intimidate The Sweat Pants Off of Me

by ParentCo.

I think I have a fairly good sense of who I am in this world. However, there remain a few subsets of females who give me the tingles.

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I Just Want to Wash My Hair

by ParentCo.

Some days I am exhausted. Some days I am so happy I don’t even believe this is real. Some days I want to run away or, at the very least, drink hard liquor.

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On Watching "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" With My Daughter

by ParentCo.

Three generations later, it seems women are still after the same things Mary was looking for.

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It Could Have Been Called Humanity’s March on Washington

by Jill Kiedaisch

As one of more than 500,000 people who marched on Washington last Saturday, I am still reeling and reveling in the enormity of the event.

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On Vasectomies, White Walls, and Fresh Starts

by ParentCo.

When you finally admit you're done having kids, the freedom you're after can taste bittersweet.

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How Children Are Seeking (and Subverting) Approval Online

by ParentCo.

Studies are beginning to determine the effects of social media on the way kids view themselves. And the specific ways kids use these tools to get and give feedback can be troubling.

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Why I Never Compliment a New Mom’s Figure

by Zaeli Kane

I’ve recently decided not to praise new mothers about how they look, or even comment on their bodies at all.

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A White Suburban Mom’s Response to “All Lives Matter”

by ParentCo.

“All Lives Matter” is not an inclusive phrase to unify the human race, but rather highlights the exact problem that the Black Lives Matter movement means to abolish.