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Kid Made Recipe: Pesto Puff Pastry Wreath

by ParentCo.

This recipe is simple enough for kids to take the lead, but it looks so fancy and festive it will wow any holiday guests.

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Inspiration

5 Media Resolutions Every Family Should Make in 2018

by ParentCo.

If there's one thing nearly every parent wants to get better at, it's staying ahead of their kids when it comes to media and technology.

Father and child enjoying celebration on festive season

Parenthood

Growth Is Imperative in the Journey Called Parenting

by ParentCo.

Wellbeing

How to Keep Romance Alive When Your News Feed Feels Like the 2017 Libido Ice Bucket Challenge

by ParentCo.

Good luck, friends! It’s time to ring in 2018 like we didn’t just spend 12 months wading through a stinking pile of poop.

Child is playing with grandparents with christmas star

Inspiration Parenthood

The House-To-House Holiday Shuffle: a Chaotic Tradition We’re Lucky to Have

by ParentCo.

Is it a challenge to cart around children, canines, presents, diaper bags, and baked goods to multiple houses? Absolutely. Is it worth it? Absolutely.

Parenthood

A Mom's Top 10 Television Moments of 2017

by ParentCo.

It truly is the golden age of television. It's also the age of interruption, nervous breakdowns, and endless piles of laundry.

Old couple enjoying party by seeing kids

Inspiration Parenthood

How to Survive Mom-Shaming When Home for the Holidays

by ParentCo.

Mom-shaming seems to be a pervasive problem; however, a different interpretation may help young parents through the holidays.

Parenthood

Santa and His Magic – in Full Effect for as Long as Possible

by ParentCo.

When it’s all said and done, if my children have joyful memories, then I have given them a great gift.

Pregnancy

Advice From a Regular Dude on What Not to Say to A Pregnant Woman

by ParentCo.

As we prepare to welcome our third (and final) child into this world, I thought I’d reflect back on all of the dumb things said to my pregnant wife.

Wellbeing

So My Kids Can Use the Big Knives, and Other Reasons to Get a Divorce

by Courtney Christine

I had to learn that sometimes the best thing you can do for the people you love is break all the rules.

A kid is sitting in a tent house with torche light on

Inspiration

Planning the Ultimate Winter Break? Check Out These Hotels with Cool Kids' Amenities

by ParentCo.

Many hotels around the country have amenities that appeal to younger travelers – including unique kids’ activities and experiences.

Learning

Making the Case for the Middle Name

by ParentCo.

A carefully selected middle name can discharge an obligation, preserve history, and appease in-laws all at the same time.

Wellbeing

Here's Another Benefit to Eating Together as a Family

by ParentCo.

According to the results of this longitudinal study, maintaining a family mealtime is important for your child’s long term well-being.

Inspiration

Perfectly Aged

by ParentCo.

The other day, my daughter asked my husband, “What was the best age for you?”

Parenthood

On Growth and Earthworms

by ParentCo.

Inspiration Playtime

How to Shop for Kids with Insufferable Hippie Parents

by Katherine Clover

If you have hippie-ish parents in your life, and you're panicking about how to shop for their kids, you aren't alone.

Wellbeing

The Radical Act of Paring Down Holiday Consumption

by ParentCo.

Research suggests that financial stress is one of the worst carryovers into the new year, largely because financial stress is one that snowballs.

Learning

Does Being a Twin Impact Your Future Relationships?

by ParentCo.

Twins are born into the world with a cosmic connection to another person. What does that mean for everyone else that comes into their lives?

Parenthood

A Letter to All Parenting Experts Who Don’t Actually Have Any Kids

by ParentCo.

A father is holding a kid while kid is watching through back side

Parenthood

Guilt: It’s Not Just for Moms

by Pam Moore

Attention Moms: the pressure to lean in, both at work and at home, isn’t just in our heads.

Parenthood

Whether They Meet Them Or Not, Our Relatives Shape Our Kids

by ParentCo.

Even if the stories aren’t happy, love-conquers-all stories, they're important. These were real people’s stories – people we have ties with.

A boy is standing with closing his mouth

Parenthood

The F Word: a Discussion on the Power of Language With My 9-Year-Old

by ParentCo.

The consequence for the use of this language will depend upon the context, the cultural norms, and, let’s face it, the potential for parental embarrassment.