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10 Ways to Ensure Your Next Family Road Trip is a Success

Family road trips don't have to be a National Lampoon-esque disaster. Especially if you keep these tips in mind.

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Why Awe Should Be on Your Summer Vacation Checklist

The most powerful way that our children can be transformed by a trip is if they feel a sense of awe during this time. Here's how to bring awe along.

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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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Benefits of Taking a Digital Detox Weekend

If you feel a little guilty, it may be time for a family screen-free weekend. There are many benefits of a digital detox. Here's how to give it a try.

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Your Ultimate Snow Day

In an effort to take some of the work off your shoulders, we've scheduled your ultimate snow day. And if your kids argue about any of the plans, well, tell them you're sorry but it's on the list.

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Throw a Family-Friendly New Year's Eve Party

Whether you couldn’t find a sitter for New Year’s Eve or you don’t feel like heading out in the fray, you can still have a fun, kid-friendly celebration. Here's how.

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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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Adaptation is the Most Traditional American Family Value

History shows that single parents, blended families, households led by women, and same-sex partnerships have always been part of the vibrant American story.

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Eight Novels Featuring Moms You'll Fall in Love With

Here are some page-turners to toss in your beach bag featuring mom characters you’d totally hang out with in real life.

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Yes, You Can Visit These Gatsbyesque Estates with the Kids

Skip your everyday playground and soak up some history at one of these gilded estates with kids in tow.

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5 Ways Parents Can Avoid Holiday Burnout this Season

When you have kids, the holidays are no longer about just experiencing the season; they’re also about orchestrating the season. Here's how to do it with less stress.

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6 Christmas Traditions That Put Others First

One way to add a layer of richness to the Christmas season is implementing a tradition that focuses on making a difference in the life of someone in need.

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7 Survival Strategies for Holiday Gifting

No matter what you celebrate, choosing gifts for the small people in your life is no easy feat. This set of guidelines can help.

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The Power of Silence and How to Help Kids Find More of It

Science indicates that silence can be beneficial to us in so many ways, as it impacts our physical, mental, and emotional health. Here's how to find some.

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A Mindful Family Plan for a Happy, Healthy Winter

The change in the quality of daylight causes seasonal depressive symptoms that go beyond typical “winter blues.” Here are some ways to help.

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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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20 Family Traditions That Will Teach Your Kids To Love Nature

Combining family traditions and the outdoors is a fun and exciting way to create memories and a love of nature at the same time. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.

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How to Cope When Your Baby Totally Hates the Car

The following tricks can help you to find a solution for the pain and trauma of car rides.

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6 Incredible Superpowers You Didn't Know Your Baby Has

Newborn babies might look like the most helpless things on the planet but they can do some things you’d never believe.

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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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3 Ideas Parents Can Steal From Entrepreneurs

Can lessons from brilliant entrepreneurial minds carry over into parenthood? Of course they can.

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A New Grandmother Finds Her Seat at The Changing Table

Soon my son was going to be a father and I wondered what it would mean for our relationship. Would he still need me? How would I be a part of his child's life?

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19 Gifts That Will Make the Future Better For Your Kids

In recent years the toy industry has gone into gender specific toy marketing overdrive. These great gift ideas defy the stereotypes.

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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.