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A Lack of Paid Sick Leave in the U.S. Is a Public Health Concern

by ParentCo.

Without paid time off, these workers are not only suffering through an illness while at work, they're creating a public health problem.

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5 Types of Women Who Will Always Have a Place In My Tribe

by ParentCo.

In the Land Of Mom a good friend is pure gold and the key to surviving parenthood. And these five sorts of friends are top tier.

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Laurie Kilmartin on Life, Death, and the Jokes That See Us Through

by ParentCo.

Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Laurie Kilmartin live-tweeted her father's death. She talks to us about love, laughs, and letting go.

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Circles, Cycles, and Spirals: Musings of a Sleep-Deprived New Father

by ParentCo.

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When The Weight Feels Heavier Than Reality

by ParentCo.

I hate the extra five to 10 pounds I’m carrying around my waist and hips right now. But they're an indication of letting go of baggage and perfectionism.

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12 Beauty Tips for the Daughter of a Bohemian Mom

by ParentCo.

We all have a desire to feel beautiful. As a somewhat philosophical diva, I want to pass on to my daughter a regimen for beauty inside, out, and beyond.

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Why Bots, Gifs, and Emojis Are Your Kid's New BFFs

by ParentCo.

Online communication continues to change how we find, form, and maintain relationships. Here are some of the ways our kids are connecting these days.

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My Cigarette-Smoking Neighbor is Killing Her Kids. And I’m Fuming.

by ParentCo.

Secondhand smoke is well known as a proven health hazard. How can a parent knowingly expose their kids to it?

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How to Raise Kids Who Value Biking and Walking

by ParentCo.

Walking and biking for transportation are great ways to save money, get exercise, be outside, and spend time together as a family.

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Why Childhood Growth Charts Are So Easily Misinterpreted

by ParentCo.

Our systems for measuring children are often understood differently by physicians and parents.

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5 Tips to Avoid Mom Burnout – Because Recovery Can Feel Impossible

by ParentCo.

There are few jobs more stressful than being a mom. It's a 24-7 commitment to nurturing, playing, cleaning, educating, and so on. Avoiding burnout is imperative.

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Why Is It So Hard to Say No?

by ParentCo.

Too many of us get stuck running every fundraiser, coaching every team, and volunteering for every event. Declining every once in a while is an art.

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Sometimes the Sexiest Thing You Can Do Is Help With the Dishes

by ParentCo.

It's rarely easy to align the stars of love. But with a little planning and awareness, there may be more opportunity than you think.

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The Truth About Feminism From a Nine-Year-Old

by ParentCo.

Feminism may have suffered some setbacks in 2016, but luckily we're raising a generation of game changers.

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My Friend Is in the Hospital with Gallstones and I'm a Tiny Bit Jealous

by ParentCo.

It's far from a weekend spa getaway, but there's something about being laid up in the hospital with a minor illness that doesn't sound all that bad.

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How I Stopped Making My Family Late for Everything

by ParentCo.

I'd like to blame it on my kids, but the truth is, I'm the one that always made us late. Until I planned my back up outfit, that is.

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I'm Sorry About All the Apologizing I Do

by ParentCo.

How often do you apologize? How often do you apologize when it isn't actually necessary?

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Let Them Sleep: Why High Schools Should Start Later

by ParentCo.

Teens often experience a natural shift in their sleep patterns. This shift toward staying awake later is at odds with most school start times.

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New Moms: Here Are 5 Ways Biology is Totally on Your Side

by ParentCo.

Becoming a mother is overwhelming, exhausting, and full of unknowns. But rest assured biology knows what it's doing.

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A Letter to My Self-Esteem on the Day My Pee-Proof Undies Came in the Mail

by ParentCo.

Hey, Self Esteem! You and I will be having the last (dry) laugh when we finally admit there's a problem and make the proper investment in undergarments.