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To Fight Ageism, Start with Calling your Grandma

by ParentCo.

Many elderly people in the American community feel neglected. Making a change starts with the way we treat our grandparents.

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Special Needs Families Navigate the Baby Formula Shortage

by Shana Bull

Parents have been coming together to support each other, from offering up their own milk supply to searching local stores and passing along information.

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How the Baby Formula Shortage is Impacting One Family

by Erin Bigelow-Umar

It’s hard enough being a new mom. Not knowing if my baby will have the food he needs to survive is an additional stress no parent should have to feel.

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Why Is the Parenting World So Judgy?

by Laetitia Gordon-Furse

The world of well-meaning in-laws, pushy algorithms and even ‘funny’ reels can feel exhausting, frustrating and unsupportive. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

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Should Your Baby Go Gluten-Free?

by ParentCo.

Does gluten deserve this reputation? What is it? How does it impact health? And should parents avoid feeding gluten to their children?

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One and Done: Why My Family Is Having Only One Kid

by Irina Gonzalez

There are many advantages to being a one and done family — both for the only child and for the parents themselves. Here are just some of the benefits.

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15 Ways to Play Your Toddler into Bed

by Julia Pelly

If you have a kid who hates the bedtime transition, use one of these playful parenting strategies to get them to bed with giggles all around.

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How to Overcome Boredom in Parenthood

by Teresa Currivan

A parent can be completely busy doing all the right things for her family...and yet be bored. Here's how to unpack and resolve that paradox.

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7 Strategies to Stop Yelling, and Why It Matters

by Sanya Pelini

Beyond the negative impact yelling can have on your child, there are other good reasons to stop. Here are 7 strategies to use instead of yelling.

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Paying With Your Life: the Cost of Motherhood

by Jody Gerbig Todd

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Helping your Introvert Kid Navigate Recess

by Amy Walter

The energy and chaos of running around on the playground isn't the break all kids need during the school day. Introverts may do well to have an alternative.

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18 Brilliant Ways to Care For Your Pregnant Wife or Partner

by ParentCo.

My wife is pregnant now what? Pregnancy is, for many women, one of the most emotionally wrought and physically challenging experiences in life. Here are 18 ways to support your partner.

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Identifying Food Sensitivities and Protecting Your Baby

by Charlie Fletcher

Starting solids is both exciting and daunting. Understand the risks of food sensitivities and how you can know if your child has a food allergy.

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3 Ways Kids Can Help with Spring Cleaning (More or Less)

by ParentCo.

Happy spring! Since the people with the shortest attention spans in our homes are the ones that cause the need for spring cleaning, here's how they can help.

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Getting the Support I Need to Help my Disabled Son Become his Most Fulfilled Self

by Arianne Campell

As both parent and care provider, I want to collaborate with my son on meeting his needs, and help him build skills for an independent future.

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9 Inspiring Books to Celebrate Earth Day with your Kids

by ParentCo.

Happy reading—and planting, recycling, conserving, and more—on Earth Day and every day. 

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5 Ways Boredom Makes your Kid More Awesome

by ParentCo.

When we spend all of our time entertaining our children, they never have to learn how to entertain themselves. Here's why it's ok to let them be bored.

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Planting Earth and Growing Community with School Gardens

by ParentCo.

"Mom, when we were out there planting, people honked and waved all the time," my son reported. "I think they really like our gardens."

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What I’ve Learned about Communication from My Non-Verbal Daughter

by Claire McMurray

Everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and understood. As a mom of a kid with Rett Syndrome, I’ve learned that what this looks like can vary widely.

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Moms Explore Work-Life Balance (Hint: There Is No Such Thing)

by Hannah Howard

I feel lucky and overwhelmed every day. Here are tips & wisdom from women in the trenches, showing up with integrity, strength, and grace to work and mom life.

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5 Ways to Up the Fun Factor at Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums

5 Ways to Up the Fun Factor at Museums, Zoos, and Aquariums

by Cheryl Maguire

Educational outings can be challenging when different ages are involved. Enhance your trip and engage all levels of development with these fun games.

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How to Praise your Kids: A Process Praise Primer

by Jessica Williams

To put it simply, process praise is praise that emphasizes the work, effort, or actions of the child. Praise contributes to our kids' development.

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Surviving Pregnancy Without My ADHD Medication

by ParentCo.

When the day to day needs of ADHD medication are at odds with pregnancy, it can be a tough road to travel. One mother tells the story of her journey.

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The First Stage of Letting Go: Sleepaway Camp

by ParentCo.

As painful as it is to set our kids free and lose control over them, in the long run they'll only grow from the time spent away at camp (and beyond.)

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