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How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains

by ParentCo.

A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.

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Apple Music: What Parents Need to Know

by ParentCo.

We think parents will find a lot to like about Apple Music, the service that's equal parts global radio station, music store, and streaming audio service.

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The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship

by ParentCo.

As if on cue, he hears the back door open. His wife is home, and somehow she’s more chipper than ever.

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Conducting These 3 “Mom Audits” Made Me a Better Parent

by Laura Harris

It’s easy to identify when my children misbehave. One child says “I want that toy” and yanks it from her brother’s hands.

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How to Get Your Kids to Listen

by Curry Winters

When I call my kids' names I am met with silence. My voice no longer makes their ears turn on.

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6 Rewards Schools Could Use to Motivate Introverted Kids

by ParentCo.

My son’s school offered a special incentive to encourage students to use their online learning program during the holiday break.

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I’m Scared My Child Will Turn out Like Her Dad

by ParentCo.

In my work with parents and children, there is one theme that creates the most anxiety: how likely is it that my child will inherit the abusive personality traits of the father?

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The Upside of Lying

by ParentCo.

“Did you just feed the dog broccoli? The broccoli I told you to eat before you could have dessert?”

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Why You May Want to Hide the Ibuprofen Bottle From Your Husband If You Are Trying to Get Pregnant

by Sandi Schwartz

Getting pregnant is not a walk in the park for every couple who dreams of becoming parents.

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The Importance of Offering Children an Intergenerational Identity

by ParentCo.

Children who have what is called an intergenerational identity feel more in control of their lives, according to research by Dr. Marshall Duke and Dr. Robyn Fivush from Emory University.

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Stop in the Name of Hormones: When Puberty Meets Perimenopause

by Amy Barnes

I do not want a she-shed, even though I love to craft. I'd prefer to call it a hormone time-out hut. My dream hormone hut wouldn’t be mine alone.

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The New Research That Convinced Me to Become a Soccer Mom Dropout

by ParentCo.

Am I a horrible mother? The society-driven guilt part of me says, "yes," but the authentic me says, "heck no!"

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Kid Made Recipe: Simple Noodle Soup

by ParentCo.

Delicious, wholesome, and we swear it’ll cure a winter cold. Ok, maybe not, but it is comfort food at it’s best. You need this warm and cozy recipe in your back pocket for winter.

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What We Can Learn When We Stop Making Fun of the Raw Water Trend

by ParentCo.

We're used to seeing words like "natural" and "organic" used to sell us more expensive food. The latest trend in food purity campaigns? Raw water.

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Could Acetaminophen Use Contribute to Delayed Speech Among Girls?

by Angela Repke

New research suggests that pregnant women who take Tylenol "or its equivalent) may have daughters with delayed speech.

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Being Direct With Your Kids May Be Their Path to Avoid Unhealthy Eating

by Angela Repke

It turns out, if you want your children to avoid the consumption of junk food, being more direct may be the way to go.

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What We're Listening To: Ear Hustle Podcast

by ParentCo.

I don’t say this lightly: Ear Hustle is the best podcast of 2017. It’s funny. It’s sad. It’s warm. It’s sincere. It’s gripping. It’s nuanced. It horrifying.

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Are Divorce Rates Really Higher for Families With Special Needs Kids?

by Calleen Petersen

The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study offers excellent insight into whether or not the divorce rate is higher for families with Special Needs children.

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Parenting From the Pages of "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook"

by ParentCo.

Now that I’m a father, I no longer feel ashamed of my anxiety. I feel responsible.

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No, Teens Are Not Eating Laundry Pods

by ParentCo.

All of this media attention is already infuriating for the way it maligns all teenagers as reckless and stupid.

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More Parents Are Raising Perfectionists and Maybe it's Time to Chill Out

by ParentCo.

A recent study has found perfectionism has significantly increased compared to previous generations. Striving for perfection however, comes with a price.

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How Can You Prevent Trampoline Injury? Stop Treating it Like a Toy

by ParentCo.

The problem with trampolines isn't so much safety as it is categorization. When we categorize trampolines as sports equipment, they look much different.

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Could Mothers Have a Hand in Influencing Their Teens to Take STEM Courses?

by Angela Repke

According to recent findings a mother’s communication with her children can increase the likelihood of them taking math and science (MS) courses.

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Seven Tips for Stepfamily Success

by The Gottman Institute

A loving and well-adjusted stepfamily is possible when couples commit to taking the time and action necessary to get there.

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