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Paternity Leave is Essential to Building Healthy Families

by ParentCo.

Entire families benefit when a father is able stay at home and care for a new addition after a birth or adoption. Dads and kids reap the most benefits.

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Your Complete Guide to Interviewing a Nanny

by Hannah Howard

Choosing a great nanny is vital. You’re looking for someone you trust to care for your children and to become an important part of your life and your home.

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How to Help Your Kids Understand and Relate to the Immigrant Experience

by ParentCo.

Ten ways we can start to connect our kids to a compassionate and fact-based understanding of the immigrant experience.

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How to Successfully Bring Your Baby Along on a Work Trip

by ParentCo.

If you’re facing a trip away from your infant that you don’t feel good about, think about whether you might be able to bring her along.

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Coming Home from the NICU Is Hard, and That's Okay

by Jodi Klaristenfeld

It's absolutely normal to question yourself: “Am I ready to take my baby home? Can I do this?” YES, you can! Your journey does not end now that your child is home.

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Fun Ways to Raise a Master Conversationalist

by ParentCo.

You want to make sure your children will talk to you about everything, even the not-so-good stuff. So, how do we do it? Here's kid communication 101.

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7 Ways to Manage Your Kids' Anxiety

by ParentCo.

Anxiety is a symptom of an active mind. The key is pointing that mind power in a positive direction. Here are some tips and techniques that might help. 

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16 Crazy And True Reasons My Toddler Cried Today

by ParentCo.

Here are 16 reasons my toddler cried today, also known as 16 reasons this momma needs a bottle of her own every night...

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April Fools' Day: A Parent’s Lament

by ParentCo.

I used to love April Fool’s Day. But after I became a teacher and a parent, I found myself removed from the role of prankster. I had become the prankstee. I guess I still have a soft spot in my heart for a harmless April Fool’s prank. 

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10 Fun and Creative Ways to Make Mornings Less Stressful

by ParentCo.

Getting an entire family up, dressed, fed, and out the door at an early hour is often a recipe for a meltdown (or two)! But it doesn't have to be so stressful.

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Give Yourself Permission to Say No

by Katelyn Denning

Will you sign up for 4 extracurriculars this spring or will you decide that one at a time is enough? You can focus your energy on the things that matter to you.

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How to Be Imperfect and Still Parent Like a Champ

by ParentCo.

I want to show my kids that you can be strong and happy and proud, even in the face of your limitations. I want my sons to watch me hit the target square on.

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15 Things I Need My Brown Baby to Know

by ParentCo.

I want my daughter to be prepared for the situations she’ll encounter because of her race, and to embrace her #blackgirlmagic.

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Surviving the First Week with a Newborn

by ParentCo.

The first week home with a new baby is a little bit of a blur. A chaotic, exhausting, over in a flash blur. Here's what it was like for us, moment by moment.

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Screw Working Mom Guilt! My Kids Benefit From My Career

by ParentCo.

I’m a working mom, and not only do I not feel guilty about the time I spend away from my children, I believe they benefit greatly from me working in many ways..

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10 Tips for Single Parents With New Babies

by Charlie Fletcher

It’s easy and understandable for single parents to feel overwhelmed. Here are some ways to help you take the best care of yourself and your little one.

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5 Ways Working Out Makes Me a More Fit Parent

by Cheryl Maguire

Exercise helps me be a better mom. I often apply the wisdom of the phrases I hear when I'm working out to the many parenting challenges I encounter.

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When Dreams Take a Backseat to Motherhood

by ParentCo.

Sometimes in a quiet moment in the car we realize the dreams we once had are a less full version of the reality that's played out in front of us as a parent.

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When Your Sports Dreams Are Not Your Child’s

by ParentCo.

When it comes to sports, too many parents listen to the kid that still lives inside themselves, rather than the kid that is standing in front of them.

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5 Parenting Rules to Break

by Hannah Howard

Parenting is probably the hardest and most important job we’ll ever do, made even more impossible by the fact that there is no guidebook. Here are five rules not to feel bad about breaking. 

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How to Get Your Baby Started on Solid Food in 10 Easy Steps

by ParentCo.

Here is a foolproof method for getting your little one started on the right foot (or tongue, as it were) on their gastronomic adventure.

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5 Ways to Make Your Toddler's Bedtime Routine a Sensory Experience

by ParentCo.

If your toddler doesn’t want to quit when the sun sets, establishing a sleep routine that engages all five senses can help trigger sleepy vibes.

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Baby Carrier Basics: How to Choose the Right One

by Kathryn Farrell

When it comes to baby carriers, consider your needs as a family. Different types will work best depending on your activities, preferences, and body types.

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3 Tips for Mompreneurs: Starting a Business as a New Mother

by Charlie Fletcher

Juggling having a new baby and the demands of starting a company is not for the faint of heart. Here are three tips to help you follow your dreams.

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