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Pregnancy

What Breastfeeding Moms Should Know Before Smoking Pot

by Pam Moore

Many states have legalized marijuana and its use among pregnant women is making headlines. What happens when those women decide to breastfeed?

Learning

A Different Kind of Reader: Parenting a Child With Dyslexia

by ParentCo.

According to the International Dyslexia Association, 15 to 20 percent of people have a language-based disability.

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Learning

What to Consider When Choosing a Martial Arts School for Your Child

by ParentCo.

Many parents think about putting their children in a martial arts program, but choosing the right one can be difficult.

Parenthood

The Question From My Five-Year-Old Daughter That Froze Me

by ParentCo.

The weight of her question hit my heart like Thor's Hammer, shattering ribs and going straight for the kill.

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Parenthood

I Am Swim Mom, Hear Me Roar

by ParentCo.

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Wellbeing

Stay Home or Return to Work: What's Your X Factor?

by Rebecca Lang

The X factor exists, in a unique form, for every family puzzling how to successfully support themselves financially and emotionally.

Parenthood

5 Backpacks Meant for Grueling Hikes, But Work Better as Diaper Bags

by ParentCo.

With a speedy toddler, I gave up looking at bags geared towards parents and went straight to the world of bags for travelers, trekkers, hikers, and campers.

Learning

What This Teacher Learned About Homework After Having Kids

by ParentCo.

I felt like an accomplished educator as kids filled every box of their agendas with a night of learning fun each and every day. I was so stupid.

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Playtime

A Letter to My Daughter’s Imaginary Friend

by Nikki Vivian

I wasn’t sure you were good for my daughter you see. No offense, but I wasn’t convinced I wanted her hanging around with you.

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Parenthood

14 All-Important Tips Every Nanny Needs You to Know

by ParentCo.

Many things make a world of difference in the lives of families, and the nannies they work with. Here’s a list of pointers that may come in handy.

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Parenthood

3 Ways I Promote a Healthy Body Image in My Daughter

by ParentCo.

To me, one of the most important aspects of molding my daughter's feminine identity is promoting a healthy body image.

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Wellbeing

Looking for Happiness? There’s an App for That

by ParentCo.

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Wellbeing

How Reading Impacts Your Kid's Brain

by ParentCo.

Beyond boosting their learning potential, parent-child reading also has health benefits, says a recent study. Reading changes their brains for the better.

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Parenthood

Aiming For Average

by ParentCo.

Between working full-time, momming full-time, and life’s roller coaster ride of ups-and-downs, I am done feeling the guilt.

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Inspiration

Standing Strong in the Face of Adversity

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

5 Ways to Help Your Teenager Develop Healthy Cell Phone Habits

by ParentCo.

Our increasing reliance on cells phones for more than just communication adds an extra layer of complexity in our lives.

Playtime

Nostalgia Lane: Relics From My 80’s and 90’s Childhood Fading into the Past

by ParentCo.

There are some fantastic options for entertainment these days, but I can’t help recall the wonderful times I had growing up doing things that are less available now.