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Wellbeing

Can Sugar Make Our Kids Depressed?

by ParentCo.

A new study published in Scientific Reports explores how sugar may actually make us sad and depressed.

Learning

The First Day of School Tradition You Should Start This Year

by ParentCo.

The first day of school inevitably invokes a host of emotions to the surface, and not just for the kids. This tradition preserves them for generations.

Parenthood

I Don't Want to Be the Mom That Looks Like She's Got Somewhere Else to Be

by ParentCo.

Am I the sweaty, harried woman, going through the motions, but really just getting it over with, like regular maintenance on the car?

Learning

How Researchers Can Tell Babies Understand Complex Concepts Like Gravity

by Danielle E. Owen

How did we come to learn everything we now know about infants and their developing minds? Their eyes.

boy with boots walking over rocks towards the sea

Inspiration

There's Always Beauty at Your Fingertips if You Observe Like a Child

by ParentCo.

It’s cliché, isn’t it? Stop and smell the roses, be present, let the children lead the way. But it's completely true.

Learning

How to Get Back to School Like a Boss

by ParentCo.

Get down to business and get the kids ready to hit the books and slay the 2017/2018 school year. Let the back-to-school prep begin!

woman emjoying her ride with her hair flying in air

Parenthood

Through the Looking Glass of Vacations

by ParentCo.

As I grew up, I took note of what my mother did that made our vacations so smooth and peaceful. Now I'm discovering myself through being the one in charge.

Parenthood

Be the Parent You Needed in Middle School

by ParentCo.

In many respects, we are better suited to guide our charges through these clumsy years than our parents were.

Parenthood

Thoughts on Empty Nesting One Year In

by Doris Cardwell

Last year, we moved our youngest daughter to college at the end of July. There are some things about this empty nest no one prepared me for.

Wellbeing

Early Child Development Programs Can Make Children and Parents More Successful, Says Study

by ParentCo.

Early child development programs are more beneficial than previously thought – especially for disadvantaged children and their families.

Learning

How to Use the Eclipse to Encourage an Interest in Astronomy

by ParentCo.

As the eclipse approaches, many kids will discover a new-found interest in astronomy. These tips and resources engage that curiosity for months to come.

Wellbeing

Why Becoming Your Child's Emotion Coach Begins by Managing Your Own Emotions First

by Sanya Pelini

When we provide kids with the right framework, we give them the necessary tools to manage their emotions.

Wellbeing

What Else Could It Be Besides ADHD?

by ParentCo.

Continue to open the door to additional possibilities, rather than have any diagnosis, ADHD or otherwise, close doors to further inquiry.

Inspiration

Why I Named My Son After Bruce Lee

by ParentCo.

Bruce Lee the man, not only the archetype, is still one of my heroes. So much so that I've named my first-born son (who’s half Chinese) after him.

young man lying on his belly and closing his mouth

Parenthood

Weight Obsession From a Father's Perspective

by ParentCo.

The most heartbreaking words from my son's mother had to be, “He feels like you judge him when he eats in front of you.”

Parenthood

5 Ways to Combat Back-to-School Marketing

by ParentCo.

Here are some tips for getting what your kid needs for school while keeping the marketing influences to a minimum.

Learning

Xennials And "New Kids on the Block" – a Look Back at the 90's Trend

by ParentCo.

Now that we’re “grownups,” pop culture’s finally figured it out that the Xennials are trending.

sisters playing with her cute little brother on couch

Parenthood

You're Going to Be a Different Mother to Each of Them

by ParentCo.

brother and sister sitting on pier over lake

Parenthood

Losing My Religion While Trying to Find Answers to My Kids' Deep Questions

by ParentCo.

I’ve been struggling with religion. Particularly, how do you talk to your kids about religion, especially if you disagree?

Playtime

Magic, Minecraft, and Makers: The Games Your Kids Won’t Stop Talking About

by ParentCo.

Innovation, creative thinking, and open-ended play has engaged curious kids for generations.

Wellbeing

Please Withhold Your Husband Logic From This Wife's Irrational Whim. (On Second Thought…)

by ParentCo.

You’ve got to admit that nothing douses a spontaneity high like someone questioning your motives.

boy covering his ears at railway station

Wellbeing

The Best Way to Tell the Difference Between Sensory Issues and Other Childhood Disorders

by ParentCo.

Sensory processing issues can be misunderstood and misdiagnosed as a number of things, most commonly ADHD and anxiety disorders.

little girl going to school with her mother

Parenthood

How I Helped My Anxious Kid Transition to Middle School

by ParentCo.

The transition to middle school was extremely difficult for my daughter, who deals with generalized and social anxiety disorders. Here's what we learned.