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Kid Made Recipe: Quick Pickled Veggies

by ParentCo.

When summer produce is at its peak, the time is right for pickling! We love them because they are so easy to make and ready to go in as little as 2 hours.

Learning

10 Books for Middle Schoolers to Read Over the Summer

by ParentCo.

Wellbeing

5 Non-Creepy, Non-Biting Summer Bugs to Love

by ParentCo.

If you're hoping to raise kids who don't run screaming from all things that creep and crawl, start with these guys.

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Learning

Facing The U.S. Teacher Shortage: Tips for Choosing an Effective School and Teacher for Your Child

by ParentCo.

The number of college students pursuing degrees in teaching has dropped 50 percent in five years, and the national teacher shortage is now at crisis levels.

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Inspiration

Everything I Needed to Know About Parenting, I Learned From the Gorillas at the Bronx Zoo

by ParentCo.

Observing the family taking up residence in the gorilla enclosure taught me a very important lesson about being an effective dad.

Parenthood

Why Social Media Is Driving My Toddler Crazy

by ParentCo.

What’s wrong with wanting what everyone else seems to have: a pristine house while raising a messy toddler?

Parenthood

5 ASD-Friendly Products That Make Summer Easier for Every Parent

by ParentCo.

Let these five products help smooth the hot, exciting, lazy days of summer, whether your kid is on the spectrum or not.

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Wellbeing

A Little Baby Fat Won't Hurt Them, Except When It Does

by ParentCo.

Research suggests that even elementary school-aged children associate negative characteristics with children who are overweight.

Inspiration

5 Things to Do While Feeding an Infant Besides Scroll Through Facebook

by ParentCo.

Mindlessly scrolling on my phone does not make me feel smarter or happier, and it certainly doesn’t bond me to my infant. So I'm trying to do this instead.

Wellbeing

10 Things All Remarkable Couples Understand According to a Marriage Therapist

by Krissy Dieruf

Couples who are happy, insightful, loving, and caring towards one another seem to share some common ideas that shape their relationship in special ways.

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Wellbeing

My Wrinkly Stomach Won't Stop Me From Rocking This Bikini

by Pam Moore

Since having babies, the skin around my navel is wrinkly. And when I choose a bikini over a one piece, plenty of thought goes into it.

Product Reviews

Lugabug | Suitcase Seat for Toddlers

by ParentCo.

When kids get tired or uncooperative, and you’re waiting in line at the airport, or racing to a gate, the Lugabug is there for you.

Product Reviews

The Best New Cars That Adapt as Your Family Grows Up

by ParentCo.

New automobiles are always hitting the road, but these have what it takes to stay with and protect your family as it grows up.

Wellbeing

If Swim Lessons Won't Keep My Toddler from Drowning, What Will?

by ParentCo.

Do swimming lessons provide any level of protection against drowning or am I just throwing my money down the nasty locker room floor drain at the gym?

Parenthood

There’s a Good Reason for Mommy Brain After All

by ParentCo.

Turns out that this forgetfulness associated with “Mommy Brain” may actually have a necessary survival function.

Learning

You Can Teach Your Preschooler to Research and Think Critically

by ParentCo.

Starting kids on a path to strong critical reading doesn't have to wait until they can actually read. There are ways you can begin in preschool.

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Parenthood

On Armadillos, Icebergs, and Other Futures I Can't Predict for My Kids

by ParentCo.

As my kids are now I can wade into any situation to see if the water's warm. But I don't know how to teach what I can't predict.

Inspiration

Career Ideas to Harness Your Kid's More Challenging Behaviors

by ParentCo.

While our kids still let us pretend we have any control over their lives – let’s imagine some bright futures for our (occasionally difficult) kids.

Parenthood

I Let My Daughter Sit in the Car and a Stranger Called the Police

by ParentCo.

A trip to the department store with an over-tired post sleepover kid turned into a scary encounter we'll remember for a lifetime.

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Learning

10 Beautiful Picture Books That Take Kids on Unusual Journeys

by ParentCo.

A picture alone can take us to another world. For kids, books infused with vivid illustrations often provide this imaginary escape.

Learning

Help Your Tween Develop Job Skills This Summer With a Simple Contract

by ParentCo.

To give your tween a sense of responsibility while learning valuable life skills, try setting up a “Summer Exploration” contract.

Girl is sitting on a table doing something while boy is sitting down side of a table by sneaking outside

Parenthood

One Simple Way to Raise a Child Who Isn’t Afraid to Fail

by ParentCo.

If I want to raise a child who shows tenacity, there’s one thing I need to do – I need to praise him or her for the journey and not the destination.

Learning

10 Reasons You Should Read Aloud to Big Kids, Too

by ParentCo.

Every parent knows that it's good to read to kids when they're little. But it's actually beneficial to read to kids even after they can read on their own.

Parenthood

The Inevitable Echo of "Enough"

by ParentCo.

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