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Ages and Stages: The Zen of Parenting a Teen

by Angela Pruess

Parenting a teen can be confusing and intimidating. But there are ways to find peace that will help you and your teen grow together.

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A Mindful Approach to Handling Family Tension This Holiday Season

by Sherianna Boyle

Family tension can arise any day of the year, but may be more common around the holidays. These four tips will help you handle the stress with ease.

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The 9 Circles of Hell: When the Stomach Flu Hits Your Family

by Rebecca Lang

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How to Enjoy the Benefits of Nature Inside, When You Can't Get Outside

by ParentCo.

Sometimes we just can't get outside, but that doesn't mean we can't enjoy the many benefits of nature while we're stuck inside.

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5 Tips for Falling In Love (Or At Least Getting Along) With Your In-Laws

by ParentCo.

Despite your best intentions, establishing a positive relationship with your in-laws may require a concerted effort.

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The Stages of Your Life in Professional Photos

by ParentCo.

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How Much Is a Stay-at-Home Mom Really Worth?

by ParentCo.

It shouldn’t take putting a dollar amount on the work parents do to make it feel valuable.

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6 Things Every Teenager Needs to Hear From You

by ParentCo.

"I'm listening." (You know, then actually do it.)

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8 Brilliant Businesses Created by Moms Who Feel Your Pain

by ParentCo.

Sometimes inconvenience is the mother of invention.

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The Joy and Frustration of 3D Printing Your Kids' Toys

by ParentCo.

It seems so convenient to be able to have practically anything you can dream of right at your fingertips. But it's not without its challenges.

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8 Simple Ways to Make Someone's Day

by ParentCo.

Thoughtfulness doesn't always come naturally. But with these simple ways to make someone's day, it just may become a habit.

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Why Are We All So Terrified of Pajama Fires?

by ParentCo.

Why do pajamas come with a warning? It comes from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, and how it got there is an interesting story.

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Dear Baby, I Hate You (A Letter From the Family Dog)

by Jared Bilski

Not every dog is grateful for the loud new beast that showed up at their house.

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7 Pieces of Unsolicited Advice on How to Take Unsolicited Parenting Advice

by ParentCo.

Nothing makes you a target for unsolicited advice quite like being a pregnant. You don't have to stand around and take it. Here are some alternatives.

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What I Want to Say When Friends Announce Their Pregnancy

by ParentCo.

The news of a pregnancy is obviously exciting, but when you're in the thick of the parenting game, it's hard to hold back the overwhelming truths.

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When Friends Phase You Out: That Ageless Conflict

by ParentCo.

When we see in our daughters the exclusionary and passive aggressive behaviors we recognize from our own friend experiences, it's easy to worry.

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10 Ways Fathers Can Help Their Daughters Have a Healthy Body Image

by Stephen Bradshaw

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Guess What? Being Pregnant Is Not Fun

by ParentCo.

When asked how my bump was treating me, should I simply nod my head and say fine through pursed lips? Is that what people were expecting to hear?

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I Wrote One of The World’s First (and Worst) Viral Posts

by ParentCo.

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To the Drunk Driver Who Killed My Sister-in-Law

by Kelly Riibe

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Ages and Stages: Finding Calm With Your Turbulent Tween

by Angela Pruess

The pre-adolescent years are chock full of amazing developmental changes for your child; cognitive, physical, and emotional.

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Science Explains Why Your Kids Love Watching Unboxing Videos

by Rebecca Lang

You can't for the life of you figure out why your kids are hypnotized by a pair of hands taking things out of boxes. But it actually makes sense.

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I’m Sticking With Love

by ParentCo.

When the world seems fraught with intolerance, death, and darkness, it's easy to reflect back the same. But choosing to face the day with love is possible.

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Finding Joy in the Face of Cancer

by ParentCo.

You'll step up to the parental plate and do something you don't enjoy because your kids need you in a whole new way. And there will be joy in the face of sadness.

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