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Why You Should Consider Raising Kids Abroad

by ParentCo.

Like thousands of other expats with well-balanced, confident, kind, bilingual, and fairly fearless kids we believe in the advantages of raising kids abroad.

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Consistent Warmth (Not Consistent Punishment) is What Your Kids Need

by ParentCo.

Maybe consistency has less to do with punishment and more to do with the parent-child relationship.

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Letter to My Baby Daughter: Beware of the Mean Girls

by ParentCo.

I want you to know that I have the highest hopes for you, my only daughter, and I want you to be prepared for the so-called mean girls.

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Somebody's Always Crying in a House with Two Under Two

by ParentCo.

Somebody always needs a diaper change, somebody always needs to eat, and, of course, somebody’s always crying. It’s not always the kids, either.

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How to Parent on the Same Wavelength Even When You Disagree

by Sanya Pelini

Even when partners both agree on important values for their kids, they might not agree on the most effective method to get there.

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Parenting After the Manchester Bombing

by ParentCo.

How do families move forward with confidence after scary events like this one take place?

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A Guide to Gamer Slang for the Non-Geek Parent

by ParentCo.

Whether your child is a gamer geek, a fantasy nerd, or an all-around lovable dork, you’ve probably heard some of these terms.

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How I Know My Tween is Adulting Better Than Most Adults

by ParentCo.

Raising confident daughters who have strong senses of self-worth is my main goal as a mom. I think I'm doing just fine.

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The Intentional Path to Becoming a Sensitive Parent

by ParentCo.

Sensitive parenting has been associated with multiple social, cognitive, and emotional benefits for kids.

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The Simple Phrase That Is Changing How I Parent

by ParentCo.

Connection is the key to helping kids learn how to behave, and parents have to be the calm in the midst of their kids’ chaos. This phrase can help.

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Kramer Versus Who?

by ParentCo.

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I'm Likely Raising an Average Kid and That's Exactly What I Want

by ParentCo.

The odds of raising a genius or professional athlete are pretty low. It’s much more likely they'll be of average ability – it’s just simple statistics.

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The Nature or Nurture of Fear

by ParentCo.

We happily claim our kids' positive attributes as part of our genetic contributions. But what about their bad habits and irrational fears?

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Can Parents Buck the Cell Phone Guilt?

by ParentCo.

How can parents find a balance between using phones when they are helpful and necessary, and avoid the negative outcomes they bring?

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One Mom’s Primer for Crisis: How to React to Childhood Hospitalization

by ParentCo.

If someone you love is in a situation that requires emergency hospitalization, these are the most helpful ways to communicate with the family.

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Four Ninja Mama Moves to Get Your Child to Bed

by ParentCo.

I've managed to come up with a few ninja moves which have proven effective and manage to slyly deliver my boy to bed and under the covers in record time.

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What I Wish I'd Known About the Second Year of Parenting

by ParentCo.

Depression has always been my grown-up version of the monster under the bed. While I couldn’t say for sure that I'd experienced it firsthand, I always sensed it was close.

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The Third Is Logarithmic

by ParentCo.

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How I Became a Good Parent Without Losing My Mind

by Jay Adams

Obviously, no system can remove all the stress from parenting or guarantee perfect children. But this one magic question certainly helps.

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The Most Important To-Do on Your Vacation Itinerary

by ParentCo.

After countless excursions and years of traveling with children I always find myself forgetting our most important travel item: down time.

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What Goodbye Ritual Starts Your Day?

by ParentCo.

No matter how the day plays out, we will always have that “good goodbye” until we’re all together again.

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How Becoming a Non-Conformist Can Make You a Happier and More Fulfilled Parent

by Sanya Pelini

When it comes to parenting, there are times when breaking away from the mold can actually make you a happier and more fulfilled parent.

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The Right Way to Apologize to Your Kids

by ParentCo.

If apologizing is a necessary part of this parenting gig, then here's how to make it count.

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Simple Solutions to Beat Picky Eating

by ParentCo.

If your internet search history includes entries along the lines of, "Can toddlers survive on fish fingers and strawberries?" then this article is for you.

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