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Fatherhood: What’s Love Got to Do With It?

by Matthew Koehler

That instant, over the moon, head over heels in love thing people say they have for their newborn? Fatherhood doesn't feel that way for everyone.

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You’ll Push Me Away – So For Now, I Hold On

by ParentCo.

The inevitability of letting our children go is part of the package. But until then, we hold tight in anticipation.

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Should You Bring Your Child’s Car Seat on the Plane?

by ParentCo.

The FAA does not require kids under 2 to have their own seat, or for kids of any age to fly in a car seat. So should you bother lugging it with you?

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How to Have Tough Conversations With Your Childcare Provider

by Julia Pelly

Your child care provider is one of the most important people in your family's life. Bringing up concerns isn't always easy.

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How to Teach Your Daughter to Love Herself

by ParentCo.

The good news is that parents are not helpless when it comes to raising girls that love themselves and have confidence in their bodies, minds and hearts

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To My Granddaughter: Do Not Lose Faith in People

by ParentCo.

I want to tell you this world will be all good and wonderful things. I want to tell you there is beautiful inspiration everywhere. And there is.

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6 Simple Ways to Help Your Child Cope With Death

by ParentCo.

Here are some things to consider when faced with calming your child’s fears and answering questions regarding the death of a friend or family member.

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My Severe Anxiety Threatened to Ruin a Family Trip to the Amusement Park

by ParentCo.

Grappling with anxiety is hard enough on our own. But we owe it to our kids to parent through the fear and give them the experiences they deserve.

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4 Simple Ways to Help Improve Your Kid's Mood

by ParentCo.

We all get grumpy sometimes. Luckily, it doesn't have to last long. Especially if you employ some proven remedies.

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Can I Please Just Enjoy This Dad Double Standard?

by Jared Bilski

No, I don't like being called the babysitter, but I'm not going to complain about being hailed a hero for simply going to the grocery store with a baby.

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You Just Never Know When You'll Say the Words She Needs to Hear

by ParentCo.

It's not always the words of advice that resonate. Sometimes it's sharing your own fears and admitting you don't have the answers either.

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7 Signs You Might Be a Mom-Ninja

by ParentCo.

There's no secret class. Just on-the-job training that turns new moms into mom-ninjas, one diaper change and managed tantrum at a time.

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A Very Brief Guide to the Hottest New Parenting Styles

by ParentCo.

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To the Extremes: Parenting With Major Depressive Disorder

by ParentCo.

On a good day, the ups of major depressive disorder make me feel like supermom. But it doesn't last forever.

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The Patience I Wish I Had

by ParentCo.

It's easy to forget what it's like to be a kid. Especially when there is work to be done, bills to be paid, and meetings to reach on time.

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50 Shades of Brown and Other First-Time Parenting Worries

by ParentCo.

As first time parents everything seems important, and also potentially life-threatening. Eventually, you learn to lighten up.

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Wishing Your Teen Could Still Be a Baby is Actually Really Hurtful

by ParentCo.

It's not easy being a teenager. As parents, we have to be mindful of the way they interpret things we say.

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Not Perfect, Not Broken: Parenting Through the Fog of Depression

by ParentCo.

I want my kids to remember the love I have for them when the fog is lifted. The mother who will always be there for them and always love them.

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Witness to a Meltdown: There Is a Way to Help

by Krissy Dieruf

When another parent is struggling, it's hard not to look away and leave them to battle it out alone. But sometimes lending a hand makes all the difference.

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Stepping Out With Twins? Pretend You re a Kardashian!

by Laura Richards

Multiples are more commonplace than ever these days, but for some reason, when people see them, they act like they've experienced a celebrity sighting.