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Antibiotics Before Age 2 Increases Risk of Childhood Obesity

by ParentCo.

"Our work supports the theory that antibiotics may progressively alter the composition and function of the gut microbiome"

Inspiration

The Memories That Stick and Those We Trade For New Ones

by Julia Pelly

I was shocked that my mother had forgotten so many details of my birth. But after I had my son, I realized there was so much I too had forgotten.

Learning

Tablets, Transitions, and Tantrums

by Carrie Howe

Transitioning out of screen time doesn't always go so well. Luckily there's plenty of research to help ease the turmoil.

Playtime

The Surprising Numbers Behind the Decline of Kids' Team Sports

by ParentCo.

It’s not just Little League - about half of American children don’t participate in any team sport

Playtime

Build With Virtual LEGOs in Google Chrome (Kinda like Minecraft)

by ParentCo.

Learning

Who Will Teach Our Kids Sex Ed?

by ParentCo.

Is the combination of social media and online pornography becoming the new sex ed?

Parenthood

3 Stories That Can Help When the News is Scary

by ParentCo.

Helping kids navigate scary news is a heartbreaking task. Our friends at Sparkle Stories have some tools to help.

Wellbeing

How Does Oxytocin Impact Mother-Child Bonding?

by ParentCo.

A new study examines the impact of oxytocin levels on mother-child bonding, and what it might mean for baby's healthy development.

Parenthood

"What Is Missing From the Parenting Conversation"

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

How Do You Spell Happiness? "B-R-I-B-E"

by ParentCo.

I couldn't allow my daughter to keep failing at school. There was one thing that I hadn't tried yet: the bribe.

Learning

A Timeline for When Kids Should Master Basic Kitchen Skills

by ParentCo.

There are real benefits to cooking with kids, for you and for them. Here's a timeline of developmental cooking milestones for kids.

Playtime

5 things every kid should know at the start of Little League season

by ParentCo.

Follow these instructions to get your child on the fast track to fun on the little league diamond this spring. This is for parents who dont know much about baseball, but want to help their kids get off on the right foot.

Wellbeing

The Kids Are Not Alright: Why Happiness is Declining Among Teens

by ParentCo.

Why is happiness among teens steadily declining, and what can we do about it?

Parenthood

via Vox: 9 times Mister Rogers said exactly the right thing

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

Why I Want to be a Good Enough Parent

by ParentCo.

I know what kind of parent I try to be: patient, thoughtful, easygoing, and joyful. And patient. I know I already wrote that. But my number one priority and desire for my parenting style is to be patient.

Parenthood

Supporting my 8-Year-Old Through Gender Transition

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

Top 5 Hybrid Sedans for Your Family

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

5 Things Parents of Four (or More) Kids Want You to Know

by ParentCo.

Yes, I have four kids, all boys from age 3 to 14. While most of the time it’s a happy jumble, there are a few things those of us with a lot of kids want you to know.

Wellbeing