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I'd Rather Bathe a Feral Cat Than Plan This IEP Meeting

by ParentCo.

Do not get me wrong, I would walk through fire for my son. That would be easier, actually, because at least then I would know the outcome.

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If I Put Off Cleaning Because "They're Only Young Once" I'm Going to Die Under This Pile of Laundry

by ParentCo.

We are constantly reminded that no one has ever said they wish they had spent more time doing housework, and less time with the kids. But that's crap.

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Parents Who Tragically Lose Their Kid Need Love and Support, Not Criticism

by ParentCo.

When a child dies in a manner that theoretically could have been prevented, people need someone to blame. But the parents need love and support, not judgement.

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To The Mom In The Bathroom Stall Next To Me: Thank You

by ParentCo.

There are many difficult experiences parents go through with their children, but the horrors of potty training can be truly traumatizing.

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Why You Should Take a Maternity Leave as a Stay-At-Home Mom

by ParentCo.

The first few weeks of having a newborn should be full of rest, quiet, and bonding. That's hard to achieve if you have other kids and a house to care for.

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Five Things Guaranteed to Happen At Your Kid’s School Performance

by ParentCo.

It’s the big day. It’s time for your budding ballerina, actor, or singer to take center stage. This is how it's going to go.

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Dropping Everything to Read Since Ramona Said it Was Cool

by ParentCo.

When my three-year-old brings me a book, or two, or lately, a canvas bin full of books, I drop everything and read.

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5 Things People Will Say If You Decide to Hyphenate Your Kids Last Name

by ParentCo.

If you’re a fellow hyphenating parent or are considering becoming one, you’ll definitely hear some, if not all, of these gems.

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The Woman Who Disappeared

by ParentCo.

I had disappeared, and I didn’t know where I might be found. "I just want to feel like me again," I said, tearfully, two weeks into motherhood.

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Cars, Confessions, and a College Kid Who Lives at Home

by Emmi S. Herman

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Before You Book a Summer Vacation With Little Kids

by ParentCo.

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If Two Pink Lines Instill Panic Before Joy, Just Hold On

by ParentCo.

I wept in fear and surprise when I saw those two pink lines on a pregnancy test three years ago. So, too, did I think mournfully of my independence.

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Could My Kids Actually Be Benefitting From My Divorce?

by ParentCo.

I feel compelled to focus not on the disastrous, negative effects my divorce may be having on my children, but rather on how it might be serving them well.