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Why Social-Emotional Learning Works

by ParentCo.

Things that happen socially cause an emotional impact and can influence learning in children. Here's what social-emotional learning is, and why it works.

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How to Make Art With Little Kids - Even if You Aren't Arty

by ParentCO.

At a young age I decided art wasn't for me. My coloring didn't stay inside the lines. Then I became a parent. I wanted to foster my kids' skills and creativity.

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Milestones Are Not a Race: Here’s Why They Matter

by Hannah Howard

Milestones in how your baby plays, learns, speaks, acts, and moves are signposts as they grow. Here's why they matter, and why they are not a race.

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8 School Day Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings

by ParentCo.

Mornings aren't easy for anyone, really. So get your game face on and tackle them like you mean it with these shortcuts that will make life just a little smoother.

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How to Set Up a Nursery on a Budget

by Daddy Jones

Picking colors, decorating, filling up the room with furniture, and buying the cutest baby clothes are all fun, but you don’t have to break the bank doing it.

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3 Ways to Raise Children who Love to Read

by Joy Turner

What if our children say “reading is boring”—how do we reset their love of reading? Here are 3 ways to put the spark back into your children’s love for books.

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How to Balance Household Work When One Parent Stays Home

by ParentCo.

A division of labor where one person does all the work outside of the home and one person does all the work inside of it would be fairly unbalanced.

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A Helpful Guide to Introducing Your Kids to the Arts

by Kids 2

Art- be it music, dance, theater, or visual, enhances learning of all kinds. Introducing the different modalities to our kids from an early age is key.

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What Is the Creativity-Confidence Loop, and How It Can Help You Parent

by Joy Turner

Creativity goes far beyond arts and crafts—-it can also be a valuable tool in fostering independence during a child’s early developmental stages. Here's how.

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7 Things You Can Do To Fight Overwhelm this Back-To-School Season

by Katelyn Denning

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Why Toddlers Don’t Want to Poop in the Potty and What to Do About It

by Allison Jandu

If you’ve been struggling to get your toddler to poop in the potty, you’re not alone. Let’s explore why toddlers don’t want to poop in the potty and how to help.

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8 Ways to Prep for Fall for Kids With Special Needs

by ParentCo.

Now that fall draws near, the bucket lists on Pinterest pages are filling up. But parenting a kid with special needs adds another layer of consideration.

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7 Tips for Choosing the Right Daycare for Your Little One

by Tere Medina

There isn't one formula for choosing the best daycare for your family. Here are some tips and points to consider if you're also going through this journey.

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Natural Approaches to Keeping Kids Healthy During the School Year

by Natasha Scripture

From a healthy diet with colorful rainbow plates to getting plenty of rest to good-for-kids supplements, here are trusty tips for boosting little immune systems.

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How to Keep Your Relationship from Collapsing After Having a Baby

by Tere Medina

Only those of us who are moms and dads truly understand how much a baby changes your life, including the dynamic with your partner. Here's how to nurture your marriage.

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How to Transition from Summer to a School Routine

How to Transition from Summer to a School Routine

by Jack Shaw

Preparing children for school after summer break provides direction and fosters a positive attitude toward returning. It sets the stage for a successful year.

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Back-to-School Blues: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety

by Charlie Fletcher

If your child is skittish about returning to school, you can help them overcome their stress. Start with seeking to understand what's behind the anxiety.

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Here, Take My Kid: A Guide to Raising Resilient Children

by ParentCo.

A recent study found that links outside the home can improve kid’s resilience, in particular by providing some protection from adverse events in childhood.

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Forget the Summer Bucket List, Play Summer Bingo Instead!

by ParentCo.

By mid-July, people begin freaking out about their summer bucket lists. But since this season is supposed all about fun, we created this summer bingo game.

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5 Expert Tips for Emotionally Healthy Sibling Relationships

by ParentCo.

A sibling means having a companion, confidant, and advocate. It also means having someone who is always around when you’d rather have them somewhere else.

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5 Questions to Consider When Signing up Your Child for an Afterschool Program

by ParentCo.

Over the course of a typical school year, there are around 525 hours between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. How can you make sure your kids needs are met?

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Helping Your Child Adapt to the Back-to-School Routine

by Hannah Howard

To help with the back-to-school transition, we have many simple tricks to help your child ease into school with as little fuss and drama as possible.

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Daycare's 15-Minute Goodbye Rule Did Me an Enormous Favor

by ParentCo.

Prolonging the goodbye is often more about the parent than the kid. And who knows that better than anyone? Daycare providers.

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Play, Feeding, and How to Make the Most of your Baby's Wake Window

by Hannah Howard

Maximizing wake windows helps make sure your baby is getting everything they need for their growth and development, plus ensuring they’re nice and tired.

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