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9 Ways to Assemble an Arsenal of Awesome Babysitters

by Pam Moore

Babysitters are everywhere—if your eyes are open. Finding a great one makes all the difference. Here are some places to find your next excellent sitter.

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8 School Day Hacks That Will Transform Your Mornings

by ParentCo.

Mornings aren't easy for anyone, really. So get your game face on and tackle them like you mean it with these shortcuts that will make life just a little smoother.

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How to Balance Household Work When One Parent Stays Home

by ParentCo.

A division of labor where one person does all the work outside of the home and one person does all the work inside of it would be fairly unbalanced.

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7 Things You Can Do To Fight Overwhelm this Back-To-School Season

by Katelyn Denning

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Why Toddlers Don’t Want to Poop in the Potty and What to Do About It

by Allison Jandu

If you’ve been struggling to get your toddler to poop in the potty, you’re not alone. Let’s explore why toddlers don’t want to poop in the potty and how to help.

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8 Ways to Prep for Fall for Kids With Special Needs

by ParentCo.

Now that fall draws near, the bucket lists on Pinterest pages are filling up. But parenting a kid with special needs adds another layer of consideration.

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How to Keep Your Relationship from Collapsing After Having a Baby

by Tere Medina

Only those of us who are moms and dads truly understand how much a baby changes your life, including the dynamic with your partner. Here's how to nurture your marriage.

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Here, Take My Kid: A Guide to Raising Resilient Children

by ParentCo.

A recent study found that links outside the home can improve kid’s resilience, in particular by providing some protection from adverse events in childhood.

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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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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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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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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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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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4 Things That Matter on Family Vacation, and 4 Things That Totally Don’t

by ParentCo.

When it comes to vacation, pick the things to care about and let the rest go before we lose it, National Lampoon-style.

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A Guide to Summer Screen-Time Rules

by ParentCo.

Set reasonable limits that allow for family time and other important activities, and incorporate media and tech in ways that bring the family together.

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3 Tips for Traveling With Kids and Family

by ParentCo.

I’m glad I dared to travel with my baby. Here are the top three lessons I learned that I plan to employ for future adventures.

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