Staring Into the Abyss Without the Bandaid of Booze

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A powerfully honest story from a mother who found the courage to quit drinking while teaching in the Middle East.

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Laura Veirs Talks Motherhood, Music, And What's Next

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"The most important thing to is to carve out some time for yourself," says singer-songwriter Laura Veirs as we chat about making music while raising kids.

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When Schools Overlook Introverts: Why Quiet Time is Important for the Learning Process - The Atlantic

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Rediscovering Lost Stories from Childhood

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Its Time to Stop Shaming and Humiliating Children

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Now is the time for each of us to come together against one big parenting trend that has no benefit: it’s time to stop shaming and humiliating children.

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Best links of the week

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Who Dares Discuss Paid Parental Leave in the USA?

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A perspective on the surprisingly controversial topic of paid parental leave in the US, from a mother who has experienced it from multiple angles.

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Night Shift, Summer Shift

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September. Back to routine and structure; back to reasonable bedtimes for kids and adults. Light years away from the nostalgia of a summer that's passed.

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Everything's Fine, Sweetheart

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“I love you so much,” I called to my son presently, over and over, and pulled back onto the road before me, visible now under a shallow sea.

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Kurt Vile on Fatherhood & The Creative Life

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"You can’t really set up any rules... It’s all pretty maddening but really fun." Jeff Gangemi interviews Kurt Vile about his new album, fatherhood and the creative life.

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Vote: Do you talk to your kids about drug and alcohol addiction?

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So, You’re a Pats Fan, But Your Kid Likes The Jets…

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The Internet: The Double-Edged Sword of Parenthood

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The internet is one the most unnerving tools for mothers, because it can add anxiety instead of removing it.

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Links of the week

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Get The Latest From Parent Co In Apple's iOS 9 News App

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We're very happy to say that you can now follow the latest posts from Parent Co in the News app in iOS on Apple devices.

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If You Should Do It For Your Kid, You Should Do It For Yourself

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To all of the parents out there: you deserve to feel good each day. You deserve some praise - and self-praise - for the things you do every day.

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Vote: Do You Restrict Your Kid's Screentime?

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Poll: Family Movie Night

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So Much of Parenting Is Making An Informed Gut Decision

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Redshirting is common practice. But when it comes to this decision, my husband and I will continue to be informed but also go with our gut.

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Back to School Blues: A Poem

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The first day of school has come and gone, but I bet you'll still relate to the wonderful poem "Back to School Blues," sent to us by poet Diana Whitney.

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Poll: What is your #1 biggest concern about your kids and social media?

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5 Ways to Connect With Our Kids

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Kids don’t come with instruction manuals, but with a little love and a lot of patience, we all have the ability to raise wonderful children.

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Best links of the week

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Poll: The Birds & The Bees

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