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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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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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Seven Ways to Support Your Aspiring YouTuber

by ParentCo.

If your children want to create their own Internet videos for fun or for profit, here are seven ways you can guide and support their endeavor

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I Hated Little Nutbrown Hare, Until We Watched his Show

by Katherine Clover

After binging "Guess How Much I Love You," I've decided Big Nutbrown Hare is everything you want a parent on kids’ show to be.

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If Entertaining Overwhelms You, Throw More Crappy Dinner Parties

by ParentCo.

We've been doing dinner parties all wrong. The invention of the crappy dinner party could save us all.

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Calling all Kid Artists! Now's Your Chance to Doodle for Google

by ParentCo.

If you've got an artistic kid in grades K-12, you should know about Google's annual Doodle contest.

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Ten Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Next Holiday Season That Much Easier

by ParentCo.

The holidays can be totally exhausting and overwhelming. Take advantage of the tailwind and make next year a little easier.

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Of Reeds and Strings and Other New Things

by ParentCo.

At age 46, never having played an instrument, I’m learning violin. Why now? I've always wanted to learn, and one day this instrument made its appearance in my life announcing It's time.

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The Tiny Blue Stocking I Pack Away Each Holiday Season

by ParentCo.

There are only four of us in the family. But that fifth stocking belongs to our family, too.

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How Are We Not More Thankful for Life?

by ParentCo.

Sometimes gratitude is easy. Other times, it’s harder to find and we have to really try, reaching and rooting around for it.

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Growing From Pain

by ParentCo.

When I first saw the topic for Parent Co.’s December writing contest, I quite literally threw my hands in the air, scoffed aloud, and closed my laptop.

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The Perfect Mother Daughter Movies for Your Next Movie Night

by ParentCo.

Besides Nancy Drew, here are 10 new classics for moms and their tween daughters to watch together.

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8 Cool Things Kids Can Get in the Mail

by ParentCo.

Want your kids to see the mailbox as an invitation to adventure? Here are seven of the best opportunities we could find.

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What We're Listening To: Circle Round Podcast

by ParentCo.

While I'm a huge fan of podcasts for adults, there's a special place in my heart for kids’ podcasts.

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Invisible Disability: Close Your Eyes and See My Son

by ParentCo.

Autism can be invisible. This fact is a double-edged sword. It will help my son in life, and it will hurt him at times.

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Define Your Family’s Core Values by Creating a Family Mission Statement

by ParentCo.

Taking the time to figure out what your family is about and what you truly value can be anything from a fun family activity to a transformative experience.

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Why Every Home Needs a Family Sock Basket

by ParentCo.

They're never matched up anymore, and the goal is no longer to find a perfect matching pair, but simply two socks that match just enough.

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A Letter to My Future Self

by ParentCo.

My daughter had an assignment at school recently to write a letter to herself, and the teacher will send it to her when she graduates high school. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Perfectly Aged

by ParentCo.

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

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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.

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