Real Conversations

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Parenthood

Dear Daughter: I Love You, but I May Not Always Like You

by ParentCo.

I'll love you forever, daughter, but I can't promise to always like you.... Now, before you go put your "kids are a blessing" pants on, stick with me.

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Parenthood

All Grown Up, and How Motherhood Got Me There

by ParentCo.

Motherhood has changed me in countless ways. Today, I want to focus on the good ways.

Learning

Kid Made Recipe: Pizza Dough Pretzels

by ParentCo.

Fresh, hot, soft pretzels at home? Easy peasy! And with ready made dough, you can make these for an afternoon snack!

Parenthood

Embrace the Stink: Lessons From a Decade of Motherhood

by ParentCo.

Ten years and four babies and two houses and one marriage and so many small gains and a new job and always, like a constant backdrop – everything changing.

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Learning

6 Ridiculously Awesome Science Experiments to Do With Your Kids This Weekend

by ParentCo.

Here are six really fun experiments you can do with your kids, no matter their age.

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Parenthood

Beware the Little Healers

by ParentCo.

A word of warning to anyone tempted to raise kids: Beware the little healers; their powers are subtle but strong.

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Wellbeing

Do You Use a Cart Cover? It’s Full of Bacteria

by ParentCo.

How much health risk is actually posed by a shopping cart? And can a cart cover minimize that risk?

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Parenthood

The Parenting Superpower You Didn’t Know You Had

by ParentCo.

Relationships matter. That being case, the relationship between a parent and child matters more.

Parenthood

The 10 Crappiest Parents in Literature

by ParentCo.

Put down that copy of “What to Expect When You’re Expecting” and take a look at these reads for tips on what NOT to do when it comes to parenting.

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Parenthood

How to Respond to Children in a Way That Helps Them Feel Heard

by ParentCo.

Parenthood

Reflections on the First 30 Days of Parenthood From Dads Who’ve Been There

by ParentCo.

We discussed fears, coping, breastfeeding, partnerships, and advice with five rad dads. While each have different stories, many sentiments remain the same.

Parenthood

Boredom: the Best Gift I Ever Gave My Children

by ParentCo.

The benefits of boredom for kids (and adults, for that matter) are numerous: creativity, emotional attunement, and overall mental health.

Parenthood

How to Make a Mom Friend in Nine Easy Steps

by ParentCo.

Being a mom can be lonely. Which is weird, because you’re often literally covered in children.

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Parenthood

Five Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Weaning

by ParentCo.

Weaning isn’t merely the cessation of breastfeeding, it’s a major shift in a complicated parent-child relationship.

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Wellbeing

The Honest Truth About Food Costs in This Country

by ParentCo.

If we just planned our food budgets better, we could all allegedly spend less money and get better quality food at the same time. But is that really true?

Inspiration

People Sure Do Love A Good Placenta

by ParentCo.

My mind is blown over some of the things that people make out of their placenta.

Parenthood

Things Will Feel Wrong, but You're Doing it Right

by ParentCo.

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Learning

What Betsy DeVos (and Education Policymakers) Should Know About How Kids Learn

by ParentCo.

Our current system of educating our youngest kids is not working, and it absolutely does need a serious shakeup.

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Wellbeing

How to Get a Compliment, Fast!

by ParentCo.

You know getting compliments is good for your kids, so why not for you, too?

Wellbeing

Unleash the Hidden Power of Laughing With Your Kids

by ParentCo.

Whether we are feeling anxious about current affairs or dealing with a health issue, laughter, believe it or not, can help us persevere.

Parenthood

The Unflinching Mother vs. the Unblinking Sentinel

by ParentCo.

I did crafts, made cupcakes, helped with homework, ran baths and read bedtime stories all those times they couldn’t.

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Parenthood

Nostalgic (And Disgusting) Musings on a Loose Tooth

by ParentCo.

This whole losing teeth thing smacks of poor design. And why, oh why, can't I part with them?

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Learning Parenthood

What Is the Value of an Education to a Stay at Home Mom?

by ParentCo.

Women are pursuing degrees in record numbers. But taking time off to raise a family once you're that deep in debt makes many have to choose between the two.