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How to Encourage Responsibility, Time Management, and Learning Without Homework

by ParentCo.

Six simple ways for parents to reinforce academic skills, foster good work habits, and teach responsibility at home without homework.

Learning

Curb Tantrums with the Power of Visualization

by Zaeli Kane

The only thing young kids can do better than throw a fit is get lost in their imagination. This can work to your advantage if you know how to play it.

Learning

How to Handle the Violent Videos at Your Kid's Fingertips

by ParentCo.

On the internet, we're never more than a click away from things that can't be unseen. How can we manage the real-life violent images on our kid's devices?

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Parenthood

The Extraordinary Bond Between a Father and His Daughter

by Stephen Bradshaw

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Wellbeing

Let Them Sleep: Why High Schools Should Start Later

by ParentCo.

Teens often experience a natural shift in their sleep patterns. This shift toward staying awake later is at odds with most school start times.

Wellbeing

New Moms: Here Are 5 Ways Biology is Totally on Your Side

by ParentCo.

Becoming a mother is overwhelming, exhausting, and full of unknowns. But rest assured biology knows what it's doing.

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Inspiration Parenthood

How to Tell Your Kids You're Getting a Divorce

by Angela Pruess

There is no good time to tell your child that what they know of their family life will be changing forever. But there are ways to make it easier.

Parenthood

The Hazy Days of the Baby Blues

by Rebecca Lang

Learning

Most Anticipated Teen/Young Adult Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)

by ParentCo.

From series sequels to favorite authors and stand-alone novels, 2017 is shaping up to be a reading odyssey for maturing minds.

Parenthood

Don't Pump and Dump: A PSA for Breastfeeding Moms Who Enjoy a Few Drinks

by ParentCo.

The real question to answer is not should women pump and dump, it's why do women believe they should?

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Parenthood

5 Compassionate Phrases to Help a Mom in Need (And We're All in Need)

by ParentCo.

Recognizing another mother's average, everyday struggle and stepping in to help is often a simple gesture with the biggest impact.

Wellbeing

A Letter to My Self-Esteem on the Day My Pee-Proof Undies Came in the Mail

by ParentCo.

Hey, Self Esteem! You and I will be having the last (dry) laugh when we finally admit there's a problem and make the proper investment in undergarments.

Learning

In Defense of My Mom Vest

by ParentCo.

It may have "mom fashion" written all over it, but my mom vest is just the garment I need these days.

Learning

Most Anticipated Middle-Grade Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)

by ParentCo.

Sci-fi, mystery, humor, or stories based on real world experiences, these are some of the most anticipated books of early 2017 for middle-grade readers.