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You Don't Have to Freak Out if Your Toddler Masturbates

by ParentCo.

Of all the milestones you look forward to with your new toddler, from their first words to their first steps, masturbation definitely doesn’t make the cut.

Happy father and son reading in the garden

Learning

Practical Tips for Parents of Exceptional Readers

by ParentCo.

If your kid's an advanced reader who’s reading way above grade level -- finding appropriate books can be a real challenge.

Product Reviews

Three Lollies | Preggie Pops

by ParentCo.

If you’re experiencing nausea, pregnant or not, it’s time to give these pops/drops a try.

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Parenthood

5 Things You Can Start Doing Today to Raise a Motivated Learner

by ParentCo.

One of the biggest frustrations parents face is getting their kids motivated to learn. Learning new skills can be frustrating. But there are strategies.

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Parenthood

What Happened When I Shut off All Electronics for a Day (You'll Be Surprised)

by ParentCo.

Electronic devices had finally taken over my family, and not only was I irritated, I was concerned.

Wellbeing

If You Really Want Your Kid to Get Ahead, Teach Them This

by Pam Moore

Research shows that an initial handshake is a strong predictor of how people are perceived, which can have significant effects on success.

Father lying down with his two children and reading a book

Learning

Behold the Wonder of a Book Nook

by ParentCo.

A book nook can be fancy or simple, so long as it can transport you to the places in your book and escape real life for a little while.

Wellbeing

When is "Good Enough" Better than Perfection?

by ParentCo.

Some people are perfectionists. I have never been accused of such a thing.

Wellbeing

Love Is Sweatpants and Take-Out, Actually

by ParentCo.

I’ve recently made a commitment to look out for the little things – those things that happen on a daily basis that show me just what love is.

A child standing on a table beside his father

Parenthood

6 Common Elements of Effective Discipline

by Sanya Pelini

Regardless of the method used, effective discipline methods share similar characteristics.

Children coming inside house to hug mother

Wellbeing

I’m Done Saying the Word “Busy” and You Should Be, Too.

by ParentCo.

By responding with the term “busy” I was pretty much summing up a pretty bleak and dreary experience. Let’s look at our days a bit differently.

Parenthood

One of the Easiest Ways to Teach Forgiveness

by Sherianna Boyle

Here is the thing I have learned about forgiveness. It isn’t a behavior, it is a feeling.

Parenthood

7 Ways to Resolve Parenting Disagreements With Your Partner

by ParentCo.

Instead of yelling and screaming, here are a few tips to help resolve issues smoothly the next time you find yourself in the middle of a heated discussion.

Parenthood

How to Help Kids Create a Culture of Personal Accountability

by Sanya Pelini

Personal accountability means teaching kids that actions have consequences.

Father and child lying on a couch near the window

Wellbeing

6 Ways to Turn Your Family Room Couch Into a Therapist's Couch

by Amy Barnes

Your family room couch can become a figurative therapist’s couch with these simple tips on reducing stress and anxiety in your kids.

Mother reading a book with her children, sitting on a chair, dog roaming around

Parenthood

If I Were Their Mother: Fairytale Edition

by ParentCo.

Long ago but not so far away, I was a little girl who loved a good fairy tale. But now I'm a mom, and seriously, have you ever read these!?

Black and white image of a child playing with toy train

Wellbeing

How Far is Too Far When Kid-Proofing Toys?

by ParentCo.

If we look more carefully at the history of dangerous toys, we might wish for a few more atomic energy labs and a few less fidget spinners.

Cartoon of a girl sitting on dinosaurs head

Learning

7 Comics That Teach Kids Invaluable Life Lessons

by Crystal Ponti

If you’ve shied away from introducing your child to comic books, now is the time for a proper introduction.

Wellbeing

Finding Yourself Through Mom Friends

by Melissa Skolnick

My only chance at surviving these childhood years would come in the form of a cross-body-bag-wearing, sleep deprived, carrier of small humans: another mom.