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Helping Your Child Adapt to the Back-to-School Routine

by Hannah Howard

To help with the back-to-school transition, we have many simple tricks to help your child ease into school with as little fuss and drama as possible.

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Daycare's 15-Minute Goodbye Rule Did Me an Enormous Favor

by ParentCo.

Prolonging the goodbye is often more about the parent than the kid. And who knows that better than anyone? Daycare providers.

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Play, Feeding, and How to Make the Most of your Baby's Wake Window

by Hannah Howard

Maximizing wake windows helps make sure your baby is getting everything they need for their growth and development, plus ensuring they’re nice and tired.

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How to Survive your First Airplane Trip with your Baby

by Tere Medina

From handling the change in air pressure to being prepared with bottles and all the snacks, here's how to get ready for your first airplane trip with your baby.

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Grief, According to a 4-Year-Old: Loss through a Kid's Eyes

Grief, According to a 4-Year-Old: Loss through a Kid's Eyes

by Georgina Jones

My name is Georgina, and I have a daughter who is trying to understand what happens when we die. This is personal for us because her brother, my son, passed away.

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How to Talk to your Children about Sustainability

How to Talk to your Children about Sustainability

by Natasha Scripture

How do you explain the world’s ginormous environmental problems to children without making them feel guilty, anxious or depressed? One parent shares her journey.

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5 Tips for Choosing the Right Childcare Curriculum for your Family

by Joy Turner

Early childhood education programs lay the foundation for continued learning, which means you should take time to explore your potential child care provider.

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5 Things I Won’t Skimp on With the Second Baby

by ParentCo.

First-time-mom-me was way too hard on herself in so many ways. This time, I vow to do just that, and promise myself that I will not skimp on the following.

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How Did I Become That Anxious Dad?

by ParentCo.

It’s normal to worry about your children’s safety, but you also need trust in their growing self-preservation instincts. Here are some tips for anxious dads.

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How Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Helped Me Potty Train My Kids

by ParentCo.

The goal of potty training seems insurmountable, until you introduce a little bribery. In one family, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Little People" did the trick.

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The 10 Worst Things About Being Pregnant in the Summer

by ParentCo.

It's never easy being super pregnant. Add sky high temps and enough humidity make you wonder if you're living inside a horse's mouth and it gets worse.

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Creative Ways to Teach Children About Water Safety

Creative Ways to Teach Children About Water Safety

by Charlie Fletcher

When you teach water safety skills, you can add sustainable water practices, so your kids can learn to be careful around the water while taking care of the planet.

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Teaching Your Kids About Water Preservation

Teaching Your Kids About Water Preservation

by Jack Shaw

Here’s a guide for parents to teach their kids how to save water and protect the planet. We must educate our children about the environment to help future generations.

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From Tired Mom to Expert Sleep Consultant

From Tired Mom to Expert Sleep Consultant

by Sarah Bossio

I am humbled to say that I created my dream job. I wake up every morning, after a full night’s rest, ready to support other parents and help their family sleep.

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Worried Those Early Extracurriculars Are a Waste of Money? Maybe Not.

by ParentCo.

New research shows extracurriculars are promising for kids and their development in numerous ways, even during early childhood. Here's what makes a difference.

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How to Use Your Philosophy on Life to Pick Swim Lessons

by ParentCo.

Maybe there's something to using your philosophical approach to life as a means to teach swimming. These five types of lessons might follow your groove.

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How Summer Travel Helps Promote Outdoor Play

by ParentCo.

The benefits of outdoor play are endless. But sometimes being stuck in our routine makes it less of a priority. Traveling can bump it back to the top.

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How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Potty Training

How to Know if Your Child is Ready for Potty Training

by Allison Jandu

What many may not realize is that readiness for potty training isn't just about age—it's more about your child's individual development. Here's how to know.

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To the Parent Sitting on the Sidelines Watching: Jump In!

To the Parent Sitting on the Sidelines Watching: Jump In!

by Katelyn Denning

It takes so much energy just to get everyone to the fun. But what if having fun yourself gives you that energy back? What would change if you jumped in?

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Great Father and Son Bonding Activities for Summer

by Jack Shaw

Fathers and sons have a special relationship. Doing fun activities with your little guy is an opportunity to teach him the values he needs to succeed.

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The One Thing Parents Can Do to Make Mornings Smoother, According to Science

by Pam Moore

Take a minute for connection before rattling off a list of must-dos. This simple habit can help you both start the day on a positive foot. It's worth a try!

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Dining Out with Baby: An Eight-Step Survival Guide

by ParentCo.

Anyone who has ever had a baby (I'm guessing that's you!) knows that when you take the little tyke to dinner, it's a race against the clock. Here are tips.

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5 Tips for Getting Your Kids to Bed in the Heyday of Summer

by ParentCo.

Summer is one long endless day – and it is exhausting. But that doesn't always mean your kids want to go to bed. Here's how to get some essential sleep.

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Easy Ways to Build Water Confidence With Your Child

by ParentCo.

If your child is water-shy, try these tips for boosting their confidence and maximizing productive lesson time. And yes, there's plenty you can do at home.

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