5 Things You Should Do When Raising Kids in Your Hometown

by ParentCo.

No matter where you go your hometown will always be your home. Whether you like it or not.

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I Wish My Toddler Still Needed Me

by ParentCo.

One day we're their everything. The next we stand by, with seemingly little to do as they do everything for themselves.

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I Love You, But I Really Need My Breasts Back

by ParentCo.

No one wants to be the human equivalent of a blankie. But getting the gropiest kid to keep their hands out of your shirt is possible.

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So You Want a Divorce? Hold On, It Gets Better

by Rebecca Lang

Parenting small kids can put stress on a marriage. But perhaps it does get easier, or maybe it gets more manageable, and we get better at it.

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10 Things That Happen When You Grieve the Loss of Your Mom

by Katie Karambelas 

Losing your mom is an unparallelled loss that changes you forever. It's only been two months, but this is my experience so far.

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How to Parent the Girl Who is Wired to Worry

by ParentCo.

By age 15, girls are six times more likely to have an anxiety disorder than boys. How do you recognize it? How can you help?

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My Dirty Kid Really Needs a Bath, But at Least He's Happy

by ParentCo.

Let them play in dirt. Let them cover themselves in sidewalk chalk. Let them have sticky faces. Push them out of their playrooms and save your house.

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15 Benefits the Working Spouse Has Over the Stay-at-Home Parent

by Stephen Bradshaw

Every time I get to thinking my wife has it easier staying home than I do going to work, I remember how many benefits there are to getting out of the house.

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What No One Tells You About Becoming a Parent

by ParentCo.

A beautifully written essay about how faith and trust have shaped one mother's parenting experience over the course of her child's life.

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Congratulations on Your Teenager: Here Are the Instructions

by ParentCo.

In the interest of safety, the helpful hints contained in this leaflet will assist you in getting to know your Teenager and his/her settings.

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Worry is the New Love: A Day in the Life of a Parent

by ParentCo.

They bound about, leaping from rocks, and curbs, and everything in between. Our hearts, which have taken on the form of daring little boys and girls.

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On Loving and Losing My Stepdaughter

by ParentCo.

It was not my place to build the bridge between my husband and his daughter. But as the years have passed, I realize I can build my own.

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Milk This: Our Ludicrous Adventures in Breastfeeding

by ParentCo.

If we followed every experts' recommendations about breastfeeding, my wife would need four boobs, eight arms, and twelve more hours in the day.

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Why I Stopped Explaining So Much to My Kids

by ParentCo.

The old adage of "do as I say, and not as I do," doesn't really work. If we want our kids to really listen we need to "do" as well.

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Parenting as an Introvert: What You Need to Know

Parenting as an Introvert: What You Need to Know

by ParentCo.

The way an introvert’s brain works best goes directly against "good" parenting and culture. But it doesn't mean you can't do an amazing job.

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Beyond Hugs: How to Incorporate More Loving Touch Into Your Kids' Day

by ParentCo.

Our kids bloom when we hold, hug, kiss and love on them.

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Don't Poke the Mama Bear (That's Me, I'm the Mama Bear)

by Rebecca Lang

Mess with me and my cubs at your own risk.

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When It's Time to Tell Your Pacifist Toddler About Aggression

by ParentCo.

It's difficult to explain that not everyone is always nice or keeps their hands to themselves. But unfortunately, there's no shielding them from it forever.

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8 Ways Being an Introvert Has Helped Me Raise Thoughtful Kids

by ParentCo.

Introverted parents sometimes have extroverted kids. But that doesn't mean a parent's tendency toward quiet time can't have benefits.

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Wise Words About Marriage and Kids From Your 40-Something Friend

by Jill Kiedaisch

As far as marriage is concerned, she's a babe in the nuptial wood and I am a tween. Born long after "Thriller," she can use my words of wisdom.

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To My Child: Reflections on Your No Good, Awful Day

by ParentCo.

Some days pile one disappointment on top of another. But there's always a silver lining if you wait long enough.

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The Magic of the One-Day Grounding: Better for Kids, Better for You

by ParentCo.

Extended punishments often punish the entire family and lose effectiveness over time. Here's another method that disciplines with empowerment.

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5 Strategies to Help Your Preschooler Handle Separation Anxiety

by ParentCo.

Most kids will experience varying levels of separation anxiety at some point in their life. Here are a few strategies for helping your preschooler navigate.

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Here's What Happened When My 4-Year-Old Started Co-Sleeping

by ParentCo.

Sleeping arrangements change along with everything else as your children grow older. So for now, I'm a co-sleeping mom who just wants to get some sleep.

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