Career Ideas to Harness Your Kid's More Challenging Behaviors
While our kids still let us pretend we have any control over their lives – let’s imagine some bright futures for our (occasionally difficult) kids.
Resilient - A Parent Co. Story
Subscribe to Parent Co. on YouTube! Many young adults across the US face homelessness, addiction, and struggles with mental health. However, these challenges do not define who they truly are. ...
10 Women From the '80's Who Rival Wonder Woman's Badassery
I never felt at a loss for female heroes. We had our fair share growing up in the '80s.
Subscribe to Parent Co. on YouTube! In 2000, Elizabeth Kolbe suffered a C6-7 spinal cord injury when her and her mother, Cindy, were in a car accident. With the help of her family and friends, B...
The Lesson in Tonight's Bedtime Story That Was Clearly Meant For Me
I often learn about who my kids are through their choice of books. Tonight, however, the story I read them taught me something about myself.
In An Age of Mean Girls, These Girls Started Heart Company Instead
When my daughter told me she started a two-person club, I worried she was becoming exclusive. But the truth was quite the opposite.
The Baseball Bat, the Butterfly, and the Box of Teeth
Maybe, if we are lucky, we catch something and we draw it close to us, marvel at its beauty and marvel even more at the gift that is us holding it.
The Raddest Things We Found at the JPMA Baby Show
Ever wonder where all those fun, innovative, ingenious parenting and baby products come from? We hunted them down at JPMA.
How I’m Rediscovering the Simple Joys of Summer
Summer is in full swing, and if I don’t stop and look around, I might miss it.
15 Audiobooks for Crushing a Long Drive
It's easy to get bored or lose motivation to get back in the car after a restroom or snack break. Audio books may help during your next long drive.
He comes running into the room, breathless, and maybe it's because I'm just on the brink of sleep but his footfall confuses me. Usually I know each one of them by this alone. I could name who's com...
Don’t Cloister the Princess: A Lesson in Letting Kids Be Who They Are
In "Princess Cora and the Crocodile," the classic cloistered princess conundrum is turned it on its head, leaving parents with plenty to think about.
10 Rad Music Festivals That Are More Kid-Friendly Than You Think
There’s no reason to write music festivals off as something of your past. Book a jam-filled weekend with kids in tow at one of these US extravaganzas.
Just Make up Traditions and They'll Become a Thing
You want fun family rituals? State them in an Official Announcement voice, and they'll become gospel.
10 Awesome Books from the 80s That Every Kid Should Read
The 80s bring back a rush of memories: big hair, glam rock, and some of the best books I’ve ever read.
5 Things Strong Families Have in Common
Several studies have found that strong families share similar characteristics.
My kid would smile at the garbage can if it looked lonely. This, it turns out, is the most patriotic thing he could do.
Welcome to the Nerd Mom Renaissance
As kids, being the nerd was not easy. But now we're moms and we're ruling the world.
Six Stories of Ramadan for Readers of All Faiths
These six titles highlight traditions, beliefs, and events central to Ramadan, including those that are particular to certain regions and communities.
What the Very Young and the Very Old Do for Us in the Middle
We need the verys – the very young and the very old. They are the emphases, the parentheses that bookend life.
Life is Hard Work and Other Reminders for a Graduate
As you walk down that aisle and into the next phase of life, there are important things to remember.
I Gave Up Saying Good Job for a Week, and Here's What I Found
We want to raise children who are self-motivated and confident, and this happens when we trade passive phrases for true presence and real conversation.
Six Moms You Should Keep Along for the Ride
Build a sisterhood of other mothers to help you navigate this crazy journey.
Because Teachers Deserve More Than One Week of Appreciation
Here are some ways we can appreciate teachers all the time, not just the first week in May.