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Playtime

The Evolution of the Birthday Party From the 80s to Now

by ParentCo.

The birthday parties our kids are attending these days are a far cry from the drop and run haphazard festivities we grew up enjoying.

Wellbeing

Amy Cuddy Wants You to Know That Everyone Feels Like an Impostor

by ParentCo.

In Episode 3 of “Where Was I…?” we spoke with Amy Cuddy, a renowned Harvard Business School professor and social psychologist, about impostor syndrome.

Parenthood

"Mom, Have You Ever Smoked Pot?"

by ParentCo.

When faced with having to answer a tough question, one that sets the stage for a lifetime of openness and honesty, it's worth a few minutes of discomfort.

Parenthood

3 Good Reasons Not Raise Your Kids the Way You Were Raised

by Angela Pruess

For better or worse, the bones of our parenting scripts are written by our own parents. If that approach isn't working for you, change is possible.

Parenthood

Hey, Kids – Sometimes It's Okay to Quit

by ParentCo.

There's a time and circumstance for everything. Including giving your kid permission to quit something that isn't working.

Parenthood

Your Kids Don’t Belong to You, and That’s Okay

by ParentCo.

In the grand scheme of things, our kids are only "ours" for a short snippet of their lives. Ultimately, we're handing them off to the rest of the world.

Wellbeing

The Real Reason Making Mom Friends Is So Hard

by Rebecca Lang

Let's start by building relationships that don't center around the kids.

Inspiration

6 Things You Absolutely Should Not Do in the School Pick-Up Line

by Laura Richards

It's a delicate dance, this school pick up line. We've all got places to be, so for the love of pete, don't muck it up for the rest of us.

Pregnancy

How to Spot the Pregnancy Fakers on TV

by ParentCo.

Sure, it's easy to look all cute and chipper when that baby belly you're sporting is just a bunch of fluff.

Parenthood

When Your Daughter is the Mean Girl

by ParentCo.

None of us want to admit it, but sometimes despite our best efforts, we can be the parent of "the mean girl."

Playtime

How to Relax and Enjoy Playing With Your Kids

by ParentCo.

When we play pretend with our kids, most of us are just going through the motions. But there's a way to tap into the way we used to play.

Pregnancy

Don't Let Postpartum Anxiety Rob You of the Early Years

by ParentCo.

Hours spent googling symptoms, paralyzed with worries of failure and danger, postpartum anxiety is more common than postpartum depression. Let's talk.

Playtime

How Tunes Makes Your Beer Go Down Even Better

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

Why I Celebrate My Daughter's Defiant Streak

by ParentCo.

It's not always going to be easy raising a defiant daughter- this girl who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to get it. But it's going to pay off.

Wellbeing