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5 Kid-Friendly Winter Activities That Double as a Workout

by ParentCo.

You might not think of these simple winter activities as a traditional workout, but there are excellent exercise benefits to all of them. Bonus: your kids will love being outside playing with you.

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Grieving a Due Date

by Julia Pelly

Dealing with the grief of a miscarriage is even harder when trying to manage the interplay of work and family life.

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Our Kids' Health: To Wifi or Not to Wifi

by ParentCo.

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ADHD Misdiagnosis in Girls Has Profoundly Negative Consequences

by ParentCo.

ADHD symptoms are dramatically different in girls than boys.

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Robots, Jobs, and Daughters

by ParentCo.

In a new report out today, the World Economic Forum estimates that by 2020, 5 million jobs will be replaced by robots. The majority of those jobs belong to women.

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Study: Teen Slang Isn't Ruining Language IRL

by ParentCo.

Think it's obvi that teens are destroying language with all their slang and internet acronyms? JSYK, according to new research, that assumption is old AF.

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The Man Flu Is Real

by ParentCo.

For better or worse, the man flu just got a whole lotta validation from some science-types. Know the facts, ladies. Knowledge is power.

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You Should Avoid Using Teflon Around Kids, Because Science

by ParentCo.

Exposure to a toxic chemical used in Teflon until 2015 is linked to several cancers, diseases and negative health outcomes. An updated look at the data.

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New Study Shows That People in Their 40s Are Happiest

by ParentCo.

New research published in Developmental Psychology suggests that people are happier in their early 40s (midlife) than they were at age 18.

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Better Water Resolutions for the Whole Family

by ParentCo.

Everything you need to know to conserve water at home, break your bottled water habit, reduce waste, and get much better water in your home.

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The Climate Change Talk

by ParentCo.

“Well, honey, there’s this thing called global warming caused by human activity and it’s hurting the earth. Here, have a ginger snap.”

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Hey Dads, We Need to Talk About the Length of Your Poop Breaks

by ParentCo.

This is the real break that’s dividing the nation and frustrating mothers globally – and we need to talk about it.

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iOS 9.3 Will Make It Easier to Read in Bed - And Still Fall Asleep

by ParentCo.

We're looking forward to the free iOS 9.3 update for iPhone and iPad. Our favorite feature is Night Shift, which shifts colors in the display at night.

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Your Toddler's Weight Might Be Affected By Their Exposure to Artificial Light

by ParentCo.

Light exposure plays a role in the weight of preschool children, a world-first study reveals.

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Study Shows That Women With More Kids Might Live Longer. (What?)

by ParentCo.

If you're a woman who wants to age more slowly, this study says you simply need to have more kids. Easy, right?

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10 Ways To Feel the Joy and Beat the Holiday Blues This Season

by ParentCo.

Don’t be too hard on yourself. Stick to what makes you happy. Do something for others. And remember that this too shall pass.

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Broken Ornaments, Better Attitudes- Reclaiming my Holiday Spirit

by ParentCo.

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The Leaving Sleep

by ParentCo.

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The Ultimate Guide for Parents Who Desperately Need Sleep

by ParentCo.

29 science-backed tips for parents who need to catch up on sleep.

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I am Strong! I am Invincible! But I am a SLAVE to SLEEP!

by ParentCo.

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Playlist of Songs for Waking up on Spotify

by ParentCo.

Here's a Spotify playlist of great wake-up songs. Play them in your kid's room when they have a hard time getting out of bed.

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Rest In Peace: Saying Goodbye to an Old Semi-beloved Pet

by ParentCo.

The last holdout of a menagerie of pets has been peeing on our things for years. With fading health and fading patience it may be time to say goodbye.

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