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This Is What Pregnancy After an Eating Disorder Looks Like

by ParentCo.

The active part of my eating disorder was many moons ago, but my recovery is ongoing. Especially when I'm faced with gaining 30 to 50 pounds in nine months.

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4 Upsides of Having a Partner Who Travels for Work

by ParentCo.

Work puts food on the table and travel is often inevitable, so, in that spirit, I give you some of the upsides, if, like me, you need a little help spinning it.

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How to Help your Children with the Back-to-School Transition

by Hannah Howard

How do you manage the back-to-school butterflies and ensure that your child is prepared for new faces? Here are three tips to set your children up for success.

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How to Make Art With Little Kids - Even if You Aren't Arty

by ParentCO.

At a young age I decided art wasn't for me. My coloring didn't stay inside the lines. Then I became a parent. I wanted to foster my kids' skills and creativity.

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Top 10 Items to Add To Your Baby Registry

by Charlie Fletcher

Putting together a baby registry can be overwhelming. Which products do you actually need? Which ones should you avoid? Here's where to start.

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These 7 Books Can Inspire Kids to Get Up and Move

by ParentCo.

Here are seven books that will make your child want to put down the controller and move their feet.

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25 Missions for Your Fall Bucket List

by ParentCo.

Do these awesome things with your family before the crunchy leaves are covered in snow.

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How to Help Kids Connect With Older Generations

by Carrie Howe

Kids are often uncomfortable around older people (even grandparents). Here are research-backed tips to help them connect, for the benefit of both parties.

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How to Share the Mental Responsibilities of Parenthood 

by Claire McMurray

The cognitive burdens my husband had been shouldering had been largely invisible to me, and the same had been true for him. Here's how to make a change.

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An Open Letter to Preeclampsia

by ParentCO.

Sure, I would've preferred a nice hotel and massage, but three weeks on an intermittently-inflating bed and five AM blood draws were a close approximation.

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5 Ways to Get Outside in Autumn and Why Science Says You Should

by ParentCo.

All those hours kids spend climbing trees and following bugs really do soothe their psyches. Fall may require another layer, but it's well worth it.

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Finding Playfulness in Parenting

by Rupa Mehta

Although we become parents, we never truly cease to be children. Sure, we are saddled with profound responsibilities. But we can embrace our inner kid, too.

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To the Heartbroken Mom at Her First Daycare Drop-Off

by ParentCo.

It may feel like the most difficult morning of your life. But trust me, mama, your baby is in good hands and daycare drop-off won't always break your heart.

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5 Ways to Soothe a Crying Baby

by Hannah Howard

Babies absolutely cry, and sometimes there’s not much you can do. But other times, one of these strategies can work wonders. Here are five ways to soothe a baby.

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How Keisha Noel Designs Jewelry (Plus Business, Family, and a Joyful Life)

How Keisha Noel Designs Jewelry (Plus Business, Family, and a Joyful Life)

by Hannah Howard

“Being a mother has been my greatest joy while juggling a thriving business,” says Keisha Noel . “It’s truly a balance." She reflects on the joyful juggle.

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10 Reasons to Consider Preschool if You're on the Fence

by ParentCo.

Preschool infuses your little one's day with a whole new world of interesting activities, plus new people to connect with and enjoy. Plus, more great reasons!

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7 Things You Need to Know About Back-to-School Shopping

by ParentCo.

My daughter started kindergarten last year. I practiced easing my daughter's anxieties, but I didn't suspect shopping would become its own source of anxiety.

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Help your Preschooler Build Confidence Through Positive Self-Talk

by Joy Turner

Practice positive self-talk—teach your kids confidence and train them to be optimistic. Our children learn from the way we speak to ourselves.

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Back-to-School Blues: Help Your Child Overcome Anxiety

by Charlie Fletcher

If your child is skittish about returning to school, you can help them overcome their stress. Start with seeking to understand what's behind the anxiety.

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How to Combat the Back-to-School Worries

by ParentCo.

Although returning to school is exciting, it also induces anxieties that are sometimes difficult to quell.

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4 Outdoor Excursions to Beat the Summer Heat

by ParentCo.

The air conditioning is running and the kids are begging for more screen time. But we're going outside. Here are four ideas for when it's scorching outside.

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Books To Help Children (And Adults) Understand What It Means To Be Transgender

by ParentCo.

These five books will take away the cloud of fear or confusion and empower you to make gender an everyday discussion.

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3 Ways to Have A Great Partnership With Your Nanny

by Erica Sklar

Building a good relationship with your nanny is critical to ensuring that your home is a place where you, your child and the nanny you employ can be your best selves. Here are three tips to make sure that relationship thrives. 

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20 Family Traditions That Will Teach Your Kids To Love Nature

by ParentCo.

Combining family traditions and the outdoors is a fun and exciting way to create memories and a love of nature at the same time. Here are 20 ideas to get you started.

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