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The Family Policy Puzzle: When Words Say One Thing, and Wallets Say Another
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The Family Policy Puzzle: When Words Say One Thing, and Wallets Say Another

While the message is clear—support families, boost birth rates, and strengthen future generations—the aministration's policies tell a more complicated story.

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Reminders for When You're Struggling

Parenting is a 24/7 job; we all deserve medals for it. It's gratifying in many ways but challenging in ways we don't always talk about. It's ok to struggle. 

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Buyer Beware: Why Parents Should Be Wary of Super Cheap Baby Goods

If a bargain seems too good to be true…it might be. There are safety concerns associated with these budget-friendly items, urging parents to exercise caution.

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How Acts of Love Can Support Children’s Emotional Development

As your children grow, they go through stages of development. Each provides a new way for parents to connect and teach empathy, acceptance and teamwork. 

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Baby Sleep 101: Back to Basics

As a certified pediatric sleep expert, I want to stress that every baby is different and has different needs for sleeping, feeding, growing, and learning. 

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How to Teach about Sharing during Every Stage of Development

Sharing is an essential skill that helps your child navigate relationships and foster empathy for others. Here's how to approach sharing at different stages.

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Designing a Calm Corner for Stress Relief and Emotional Regulation

A calm corner in your home might be exactly what your family needs. This dedicated space can become a tool for stress relief and emotional regulation.

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Ensuring Safe Toys and Gear for your Little One

Since not all companies are scrupulous, here’s how parents can make sure the products they buy for their family are safe. Shop from brands you trust.

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The Best Gifts for Babies Ignite Curiosity

Babies are born with curiosity. The best toys tap into that inquisitive spirit—helping them explore the world and build skills and confidence along the way.

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4 Ways to Make Time for Creativity as a Parent

How can parents make time to nurture their own creativity? How do they carve out time for doing things like writing or making art?

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5 Things to Know about Baby’s First Steps

For your little one, walking means entering a whole new stage of life, where the world is their oyster. Here’s what to know as your little one learns to walk.

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

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

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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What Are Wake Windows? How Parents Can Use Them to Make Life Smoother

A wake window is exactly how it sounds, the stretch of time your baby or toddler stays up between naps. Here's how they can help make life smoother for the family.

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5 Tips to Master Baby and Toddler Sleep on the Go

With disrupted rhythms and routines, long flights, new places, and jet lag, sleep while traveling is hard. Here are 5 ways to make life a little easier.

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Connecting a Global Village of Parents at Prego Expo

Parenting is a million times better when we’re together. At Prego Expo, the community that we work so hard to nurture online came together irl—and it was remarkable.

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How to Choose Baby Gear for Small Spaces

Living in small homes makes choosing the right baby gear essential. Here’s how to navigate selecting baby supplies that make life easier without clutter.

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The ParentCo. 2023 Gift Guide

At ParentCo., spend a lot of time with toys, gear, and new products. Here’s what we’re excited to gift (and receive!) for babies, toddlers, and parents this season.

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How Keisha Noel Designs Jewelry (Plus Business, Family, and a Joyful Life)

“Being a mother has been my greatest joy while juggling a thriving business,” says Keisha Noel . “It’s truly a balance." She reflects on the joyful juggle.

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ParentCo. Designer and Entrepreneur Hayley Zorzi on the Tango of Parenting and Success

Hayley Zorzi sees her roles as mom, wife, designer, and business owner as enhancing each other. The overwhelm can be real, but so is the joy.

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Your Complete Guide to Interviewing a Nanny

Choosing a great nanny is vital. You’re looking for someone you trust to care for your children and to become an important part of your life and your home.

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Little Muffincakes’ Debra Raney Fosters Self-Esteem from Birth for Diverse Kids

Little Muffincakes' founder Debra Raney didn’t plan to be an entrepreneur. She provides high-quality products that reflect the diversity and beauty in children.

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5 Parenting Rules to Break

Parenting is probably the hardest and most important job we’ll ever do, made even more impossible by the fact that there is no guidebook. Here are five rules not to feel bad about breaking. 

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From the NICU to Entrepreneurship: bökee’s Lauren and Brandon Stuart

Any parent knows you need more hands; the bökee gives caregivers that. It lets them hold/bounce/dance a baby while preparing a bottle. Simple but revolutionary.