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The F-Word and Me: A Love Story

by ParentCo.

To my delight, the F-word seems to have made a full frontal comeback in the past couple years. Good thing I've been using it with abandon all these years.

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Tips for Navigating Large Crowds (Like the Women’s March on Washington)

by ParentCo.

Safely navigating protests, rallies, concerts, and other large public gatherings can seem daunting, with or without children. There’s a way to do it safely.

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What If Sharing a Little Candy Helps Us Feel Less Isolated?

by ParentCo.

More often than not, our connection is one of silent engagement. But there is beauty and necessity in communicating with open intention.

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How to Text Your Ex: 10 Commandments for Separated Parents

by ParentCo.

Feuding couples can fall into the trap of using electronic devices to continue communications with one another, often with hostility. You can do better.

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You’re Gonna Miss This, You're Gonna Want This Back

by ParentCo.

"You're gonna miss this." As I think about each stage of my own life thus far, this is the ultimate truth.

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A Proposed Daily Oath for Truly Extraordinary Leaders

by ParentCo.

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Why Is Suicide on the Rise Among Middle Schoolers?

by ParentCo.

Adolescence is a tumultuous time, with many changes happening at once. Between 2007 and 2014, the suicide rate among U.S. middle school students doubled.

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How to Successfully Take Your Kids Skiing

by Pam Moore

The idea of skiing with your kids may feel daunting, but experienced ski parents will tell you it’s well worth the trouble.

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How To Prevent Cavities in Unwilling Toothbrushers

by ParentCo.

Brushing the teeth of a flailing toddler is one of parenting's most harrowing experiences. To prevent trauma and drama for both of you, these tips can help.

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When Your Spouse's Line of Work Is Life-Threatening

by ParentCo.

As a supervisor at a metal foundry, my husband is in harm's way every day. It's an exhausting way to live.

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Tough Topics: Does My Child Need Therapy?

by ParentCo.

These emotional and behavioral signals given by our children, may indicate they would likely benefit from the outside support of a counselor.

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It's Not Too Late! 6 Resolutions We Hope Our Elected Officials Make This Year

by ParentCo.

In case they haven’t finished their list of goals yet, we have six suggestions for family-friendly resolutions we hope our policy makers are going to keep this year.

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My Fitbit, My Love, My BOSS

by ParentCo.

Fitbit users fall into two categories, those who love their Fitbits and those who need them.

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Why You Don't Need a Big, Dramatic Closet Purge

by ParentCo.

These tips, collected from stylists, office organizers, time management experts, create a gradual, sustainable system called “The Sane Closet Cleanout.”

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New Peanut Recommendations Ask Parents To Be Brave

by ParentCo.

New guidelines issued this month advise parents to introduce peanuts into their kid's diets as early as possible to protect them against peanut allergies later in life.

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Is Part-Time Employment the Ideal Situation for Working Parents?

by ParentCo.

Most mothers say that working part-time would be their ideal situation. Morning snuggles and afternoon trips to the park, sure, but are there drawbacks as well?

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I Don't Need Resolutions. I'm Always Starting Over.

by ParentCo.

In fact, I’m doing exactly that right now, for the third time today, as I attempt to craft a piece on resolutions.

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Breadwinning Mothers Carry the Mental Load at Home

by Angela Repke

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This Mom’s Secret to Happiness? I’m Delusional.

by ParentCo.

A lot of times, we dive into negativity simply out of habit. I've made a conscious choice to think positively, even when that means deluding myself a bit.

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When Life Is Water and I Wake up Drowning

by ParentCo.

This is anxiety. To give it a name I take away some of its power.

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Debate Club: Should Parents Find Out How Long They’re Going to Live?

by ParentCo.

In this week's Debate Club, two writers face off about how much information is too much information.

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Why I Stopped Cutting My Kid’s Grapes

Why I Stopped Cutting My Kid’s Grapes

by ParentCo.

Sure, grapes are a choking hazard. But are they any more dangerous than most foods that comprise the typical kid diet? Research suggests not.

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Science Says It’s Not Shallow to Want to Look Your Best

by ParentCo.

Having an infant who needs your attention every single second can make caring about the way you look seem superficial. But that's far from the truth.

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5 Things I Learned About Marriage From My Best Friend’s Divorce

by ParentCo.

By witnessing the demise of my best friend's marriage, I learned not to ignore these five fundamental issues.

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