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Your Kids Don’t Belong to You, and That’s Okay

by ParentCo.

In the grand scheme of things, our kids are only "ours" for a short snippet of their lives. Ultimately, we're handing them off to the rest of the world.

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When Your Daughter is the Mean Girl

by ParentCo.

None of us want to admit it, but sometimes despite our best efforts, we can be the parent of "the mean girl."

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Why I Celebrate My Daughter's Defiant Streak

by ParentCo.

It's not always going to be easy raising a defiant daughter- this girl who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to get it. But it's going to pay off.

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3 Simple Ways to Slay the Mom Guilt Beast

by ParentCo.

Beating down the tendency to feel guilty and defeated is no easy task. But these few things always seem to help.

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Accepting My Role in My Son's Clutter-Collector Ways

by ParentCo.

The room had turned into a glorified garbage heap with a bed in the middle. Clearing the clutter had to be done.

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6 Reasons I'm Jealous of My Newborn Baby

by ParentCo.

Babies have it so easy. It's only so long before doubling your body weight isn't considered cute.

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How My Brother's Childhood Cancer Made Me a Fearful Parent

by ParentCo.

In the 10 years my younger brother spent undergoing treatment after treatment, I saw things I cannot unsee. His cancer colors my every day.

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An Honest Look at the Evolution of Your Underwear Selection

by ParentCo.

Every journey into and through womanhood is accompanied by a common evolution of underwear choice.

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With Kids, the Suburbs Suit Me Just Fine

by Julie Vick

I knew many people headed for the burbs after having kids, but I didnt want to be one of them. But once I had a toddler, things became more difficult.

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Setting Responsibilites Aside to Savor a Snuggle

by Jessica Wagner

Taking a break from the routine to slow down and appreciate the soft, quiet moments is often the best use of time in these short years.

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On Gossip and Criticism: A Letter From Father to Son

by ParentCo.

It's not easy to opt out, but biting your tongue and not engaging in gossip and criticism is an important skill.

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20 Things Teens Need to Know About How to be an Adult

by ParentCo.

By the time our kids have reached adulthood, they should be well equipped to go it alone. Hopefully they'll carry these 20 ideas with them.

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6 New Mom “Musts” That I Didn't Need - And Neither Will You

by ParentCo.

You've got a lot on your plate in that first year of parenthood. There's no reason to add to it by doing things that aren't really necessary.

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Kids Being Kids is Not a Reflection of My Bad Parenting

by ParentCo.

Demonstrate how a rockin mom or dad does it. You hold your head up high and walk away from that uncomfortable situation with an Oh well, attitude.

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Remember When You Said You'd Never Have Kids?

by ParentCo.

A humorous and heartfelt essay exploring the many steps along the well-trod path to becoming a mother, from pregnancy to college graduation and beyond.

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