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The Extraordinary Bond Between a Father and His Daughter

by Stephen Bradshaw

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Let Them Sleep: Why High Schools Should Start Later

by ParentCo.

Teens often experience a natural shift in their sleep patterns. This shift toward staying awake later is at odds with most school start times.

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New Moms: Here Are 5 Ways Biology is Totally on Your Side

by ParentCo.

Becoming a mother is overwhelming, exhausting, and full of unknowns. But rest assured biology knows what it's doing.

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How to Tell Your Kids You're Getting a Divorce

by Angela Pruess

There is no good time to tell your child that what they know of their family life will be changing forever. But there are ways to make it easier.

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Top 10 Posts of 2016: #6 19 Things I Hope I’ve Taught My Daughter Before Her 18th Birthday

by ParentCo.

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Top 10 Posts of 2016: #7 Dear Husband: I'm Not the Person You Married

by ParentCo.

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The Hazy Days of the Baby Blues

by Rebecca Lang

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Most Anticipated Teen/Young Adult Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)

by ParentCo.

From series sequels to favorite authors and stand-alone novels, 2017 is shaping up to be a reading odyssey for maturing minds.

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Don't Pump and Dump: A PSA for Breastfeeding Moms Who Enjoy a Few Drinks

by ParentCo.

The real question to answer is not should women pump and dump, it's why do women believe they should?

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5 Compassionate Phrases to Help a Mom in Need (And We're All in Need)

by ParentCo.

Recognizing another mother's average, everyday struggle and stepping in to help is often a simple gesture with the biggest impact.

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A Letter to My Self-Esteem on the Day My Pee-Proof Undies Came in the Mail

by ParentCo.

Hey, Self Esteem! You and I will be having the last (dry) laugh when we finally admit there's a problem and make the proper investment in undergarments.

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Top 10 Posts of 2016: #8 How to Strengthen Your Child's Emotional Intelligence

by ParentCo.

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Top 10 Posts of 2016: #9 World Schooling is the New Home Schooling

by ParentCo.

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In Defense of My Mom Vest

by ParentCo.

It may have "mom fashion" written all over it, but my mom vest is just the garment I need these days.

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Most Anticipated Middle-Grade Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)

by ParentCo.

Sci-fi, mystery, humor, or stories based on real world experiences, these are some of the most anticipated books of early 2017 for middle-grade readers.

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The Crock-Pot and the Promise of Having It All

by ParentCo.

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How My Kids Are Helping Me Conquer Mild OCD – And Why I Have to Let It Happen

by Jill Kiedaisch

Basically, as a parent, you have to let go of organization as you knew it. It’s all an illusion anyway.

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Here's the Recipe For Preventing Witching Hour Meltdowns

by Carrie Howe

The hour between coming home and getting dinner on the table can be a nightmare for a lot of families. But it doesn't have to be.

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What Happened When I Stopped Praising My Child

by ParentCo.

Turning off the "good job!" autopilot in favor of interacting with our kids in a more mindful way has benefits for everyone.

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Top 10 Posts of 2016: #10 11 Is the Old Age of Childhood

by ParentCo.

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Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2017 (Winter/Spring Edition)

by ParentCo.

Here are some of the most anticipated books of early 2017 that are perfect for your young reader.

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Why I Don’t Regret Waiting to Live With My Husband

by Pam Moore

Most people can't believe my husband and I never lived together before getting married. But I believe it was the best decision we could have made.

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6 Ways Applying to College Has Changed Since I Did It

by ParentCo.

Even though I went to college myself, the application process today is nothing like mine was, and here's why.

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I Love You. Stop Touching Me.

by ParentCo.

While I love my kids endlessly, the incessant hanging, pawing, clawing, and touching has got to stop before I actually lose my mind.

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