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Study Claims Epidurals Don’t Slow Labor

by ParentCo.

A recent study by Obstetrics and Genecology debunks the idea that an epidural prolongs labor.

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Why Lullabies Work, According to the Experts

by ParentCo.

As much as I’d like to think I have magical singing abilities, I know that there’s much more to the science of lullabies.

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Moral Dilemmas in a Post "Leave It to Beaver" World

by ParentCo.

If this situation took place on a modern TV show, I wonder what would have transpired?

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Parenting Teenagers: The Wall and the Mason

by ParentCo.

The "Be a Wall" movement stems from the fact that being a teenaged girl sucks almost as much as trying to figure out how to raise one.

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5 Things You Need to Know Before You Can Change Your Kid's Behavior

by Sanya Pelini

Before we can hope to change our kid’s behavior, we need to be aware of five things that explain why children act the way they do.

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On Becoming a Mother

by ParentCo.

Before I had my first baby, I thought I knew myself reasonably well: my faults, failures, and where I excelled.

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How to Help Your Kids Find Their Place in the World

by ParentCo.

It’s not enough to pick a college major simply because that was your best subject in high school.

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New Research on Screen Time Explains Why It Sabotages Children’s Sleep

by ParentCo.

Even just leaving a phone or computer on in the bedroom can hinder good sleep for kids and teens, and yet so many do it.

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eMeals | Meal Planning Made Easy

by ParentCo.

The process of feeding the family, or yourself for that matter, is expensive and consumes valuable time and energy. eMeals has a solution.

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5 Stories to Spark Discussions With Kids About the Spirit of Giving

by ParentCo.

How can parents talk to their kids about generosity? These five stories are prime teaching tools.

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Until Gwen

by ParentCo.

The office bathroom stall was dark, but not so dark that I couldn’t see the contrast of red on white.

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Social Bias Is Contagious. Here’s How Kids Catch It.

by ParentCo.

This research should encourage us to think about our own nonverbal behaviors, and what those behaviors might be teaching our kids.

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5 Ways to Get Your Kids Focusing on Giving Rather Than Getting This Season

by ParentCo.

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Don't Freak Out: When Kids Lie, They're Practicing an Important Skill

by ParentCo.

Children need to learn to lie to navigate our social world. This means children need to practice telling lies.

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How to Find Yourself When You Are Feeling Lost

by ParentCo.

In an instant I knew what to say because I knew it was true. I am resilient. I will bounce back from this.

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An Overprotective Parent Asks, "When Do You Know It's Time to Step in?"

by ParentCo.

Yep, I am one of those: I am an overprotective parent.

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Why I Love TV Time With My Kids

by ParentCo.

Sometimes there aren’t two hours in the day for a family bike ride. But there are 30 minutes to watch a show and lazily connect with one another.

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5 Rules for Foster Parents From One Who's Been There

by ParentCo.

Whether you have children of your own, you’re married, single, or you are just wanting to help out, fostering kids is a special kind of parenting.

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 Gratitude in the Midst of Small-Moment Lives

by ParentCo.

What if the quiet moments are worth every bit as much as the loud moments performed before the multitudes?

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13 Fabulous Gifts that Give Back

by ParentCo.

These unique, well-made gifts are all from awesome companies that give to charity with each purchase.

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How to Answer Big Questions About the Big Guy in Red

by Krissy Dieruf

I have found a few easy answers that should quell your fears and keep the magic of Santa alive and well in your house for a long time.

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A 4th Grade Teacher's Insight About What Students Really Need

by ParentCo.

Grade 4 is when kids are being asked to learn and use skills more independently than ever before. That means the need for time to explore is important.

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Letter to My Daughter's Oncology Team After She Died

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Can Thumping Hearts and Sweaty Hands Predict Risk of Social Anxiety in Young Kids?

by ParentCo.

If your child complains of symptoms like a bumpy heart, difficulty breathing, or feeling hot in social situations, the risk of developing SAD is higher.

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