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What You'd Actually Like to Give: An Honest Gift Guide

by ParentCo.

Let’s let each other nap! Without guilt. Without shame. Just like, hey how about we take a freaking rest?

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Kids Believe the Craziest Things If It Means They Get Presents

by ParentCo.

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The 20 Best Family Movies of 2016

by ParentCo.

Common Sense Media picks their top-rated family films of the year for kids, tweens, and teens.

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Debate Club: Is Disney World the Best or Worst of All Family Vacations?

by ParentCo.

For some it's a dream, for others it's a nightmare. Two writers debate the merits and downfalls of a family vacation at Disney.

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Bidding a Fond Farewell to VCRs

by ParentCo.

The VCR was the machine of a generation. But as the last manufacturer closes up shop, will it become a forgotten relic?

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On My Birthday, Treat Me Like I Treat You on Super Bowl Sunday

by Tessa Adams

Like the Super Bowl, my birthday, comes but once a year. And this year, I want my husband to work as hard for my birthday as I do for his Super Bowl party.

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How to Avoid Ruining My Holiday Party

by ParentCo.

I want to be a gracious host. And I want you to have a fun time at my holiday party. But I'm going to have to make a few requests.

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Why I Let My Son Set His Legos on Fire

by Jessica Graham

One of the most important things we can do as parents is encourage and support our kids' curiosities.

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How A Single Mom Creates Christmas Magic On A Limited Budget

by ParentCo.

Making Christmas special for your kids doesn't have to cost an arm and leg. This mom of six shares her tips and tricks for making it all work.

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7 "Weird Al" Yankovic Songs That Are Secretly About Parenting

by ParentCo.

Turns out, over the years,"Weird Al" has written a song about almost every parental hardship imaginable.

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What It's Like to Be the New Kid on the Team

by ParentCo.

Growing up should be a time of trying new things, with room for everyone. How do we encourage bravery in trying and grace in supporting the triers?

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Smart Video Game Choices For Your Holiday Shopping List

by ParentCo.

There's no need to feel anxious or confused when it comes to making the right video game purchase for the kids in your life.

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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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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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Everything You Need to Host the Chillest Thanksgiving Ever

by ParentCo.

If you're hosting the big day this year and want to find your Thanksgiving zen, set the tone beforehand.

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How to Enjoy Disney World When Your Child Has Autism

by ParentCo.

A trip to Disney World could be a disaster for a kid with autism. But it doesn't have to be.

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Writer of Viral Minecraft Sex Mod Article Tells the Rest of Her Story

by ParentCo.

Amy Betters-Midtvedt recently wrote about an experience her kid had while playing MInecraft. The internet fired back with misconceptions she's ready to address.

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4 Things My Baby Finds Way More Interesting Than Any Toy

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The Soapbox Car That Almost Killed Us Both

by ParentCo.

Each of these projects is another step towards making my son a man, and keeping me a child.

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Fairly Incompetent and Disastrously Determined Adventures in Fort Building

by ParentCo.

Sometimes you and your kid set out to build a tree fort. Sometimes you buy one of everything at Home Depot and get in way over your head.

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If You Want Your Kids to Be Successful in Sports, Get Out of Their Way

by ParentCo.

We’ve all been to those youth sporting events; the ones where parents are living out their own dreams, regardless of what their kids want.

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Everything Changed the Day I Learned Minecraft Has a Sex Mod

by ParentCo.

When allowing our kids access to the internet, there's no telling the information they could accidentally stumble upon. Even things we've deemed "safe."

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6 Game of Thrones Halloween Costumes for Your Unsuspecting Baby

by ParentCo.

In just a few short years those babies of yours are going to be choosing their own commercialized average costumes. But right now, it's GOT time.

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My Teenage Son Let Me Win a Basketball Game the Other Day...

by ParentCo.

I’m going to end up like an old lion playing out his final years at the edge of the pack. This Oedipal nightmare needs to be shut down immediately, but how?

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