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Wellbeing

What You Should Know About Adolescent Cutting

by ParentCo.

Recent studies have found that one-third to one-half of adolescents in the US have engaged in some type of self-injurious behavior.

Parenthood

A Game of Thrones – A Potty Training Tale

by ParentCo.

The throne sits unused in the throne room. “I am your lord and commander! You will bend the knee and swear fealty to me, or I will have you thrown into the time-out chamber!”

Learning

10 Books to Help Your Child Understand Politics

by ParentCo.

Here are ten books about our government, policies, and leaders, for children of all ages, that can help get the conversation about politics started.

Parenthood

Do Not Ask My Daughter to Smile

by Ally Weinberg

“Smile.” The request elicits two very dichotomous reactions from me: a pavlovian need to smile and a simultaneous “F*** You!”

Wellbeing

My Kid Will Not Wear a Jacket and I Don’t Care Anymore

by ParentCo.

The New England Journal of Medicine has confirmed that they will not get sick or perish from their lack of warm clothing. So what do I care?

Wellbeing

Using Antibiotics Appropriately

by ParentCo.

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Parenthood

25 Signs You're Spending Too Much Time with Your Kids

by ParentCo.

You will spend a lot of time with these tiny folks who have no concept of personal space or privacy – so much time that you will change.

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Parenthood

Momaholics Take Note: It’s Time to Embrace that Non-Mom Side

by ParentCo.

We need to see who we are – in addition to our role as mom. So embrace that non-mom self and try a few of these ideas on for size.

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Parenthood

A Guide to Embracing Your Role as a Stepdad

by ParentCo.

You may never have expected to find yourself in a dad-like role. But here are a few things to remember when you’re just getting started being a stepfather.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Rainbow Stuffed Peppers

by ParentCo.

Healthy AND tasty (really!), these cheesy, melty peppers are a cinch to prepare and will please even the pickiest kid chefs!

Parenthood

Some People Don’t Give a Crap About Your Kid … And That’s Okay

by ParentCo.

There was a time when I, too, didn’t give a shit about people’s kids and dreaded getting trapped in conversations with proud parents.

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Inspiration

6 Fairly Cool Things About Your Kid Going from Crib to Bed

by ParentCo.

Here are six fairly cool things about your kid switching from crib to bed. Let’s all pretend to be excited together!

Parenthood

Five Science-Backed Strategies for Connecting with Your Newborn

by ParentCo.

Bonding with your baby can seem a daunting task. How do you get to know someone who can’t speak or really even see you? Science has the answers.

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Learning

Disagree With Your School's Homework Policy? Speak Up.

by ParentCo.

If your kid is struggling with homework, or it feels like too much, don't be afraid to raise your voice. It could make all the difference.

Parenthood

Saying No: A Nursing Mom’s Struggle with Work-Related Travel

by ParentCo.

The decision to continue breastfeeding while returning to work was challenging enough; I wasn’t ready to add multi-day traveling to the equation.

Parenthood

Will Artificial Intelligence End Parents’ Work-Life Struggles?

by ParentCo.

Easy access to robots (assuming they’re affordable) may impact how we approach our relationships, and create and re-create family.

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Wellbeing

Your Kid Has Weird Sleep Needs? Guess What? They All Do.

by ParentCo.

I just wanted to reassure you that you aren’t totally bonkers when it comes to sleep.

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Parenthood

Here’s How to Get Your Kids to Work Harder, According to Science

by ParentCo.

There's power in complimenting others’ good behavior in front of our own children.

Parenthood

5 Ways Parenthood Made Me More Conservative

by ParentCo.

It’s fair to say I am still the progressive one, but oh, has motherhood humbled me in many ways.

Parenthood

The Roots of Childhood Aggression, and How to Handle Them With Compassion

by ParentCo.

Why do aggressive behaviors occur? A child is engaging in verbal or physical aggression because it is benefiting them in some way. Here's how to help.

Playtime

The Scientific Reason Why Kids Suck At Hide And Seek

by ParentCo.

A new discovery suggests the reason kids are bad at hide-and-go-seek may be deeper than we think.

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Parenthood

Death, Life, Loss and All the Things We Pull into Our Chest

by ParentCo.

Wellbeing

How I Used A / B Testing to Hack My Kids

by ParentCo.

“I wonder how we can get them to sleep more.”This simple thought, expressed by my wife, not even a question, became a challenge to me. Enter A/B testing.