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

by ParentCo.

Im 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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5 Kids Songs that are Morbid, Misogynist, or Just Plain Weird

by ParentCo.

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The Unavoidable Sting of Being Left Out

by ParentCo.

When throwing a birthday party, it's a toss up between making sure no one feels left out and preserving some degree of sanity.

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6 Teen-Approved Podcasts for Family Listening

by ParentCo.

Whether it's a family car ride, or cooking dinner with your teens, there's a good chance listening to one of these podcasts will keep everyone entertained.

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Why I Gave My Son a Box of Tissues for His First Birthday

by Nicola Prentis

No kid remembers their first birthday party. So why throw an elaborate event that only parents really want?

Parenthood Playtime

My Daughter Was Emotionally Scarred by a Goat – and Other Tales From Disney World

by ParentCo.

There’s a point in there somewhere about American culture, or global politics, or human nature. But I’ll let you figure that out on your own.

Playtime Wellbeing

Is Good Old-Fashioned Horseplay Worth the Occasional Black Eye?

by ParentCo.

In an age when kids are given less and less permission to get physical, one mom sings the praises of her son's battle wounds.

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The Evolution of the Birthday Party From the 80s to Now

by ParentCo.

The birthday parties our kids are attending these days are a far cry from the drop and run haphazard festivities we grew up enjoying.

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How to Relax and Enjoy Playing With Your Kids

by ParentCo.

When we play pretend with our kids, most of us are just going through the motions. But there's a way to tap into the way we used to play.

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How Tunes Makes Your Beer Go Down Even Better

by ParentCo.

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Why I Let My Kids Play With Toy Guns

by ParentCo.

The decision of whether or not to let kids play with fake guns is one that many parents give a lot of thought to.

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4 Reasons to Stop Judging and Take Your Kid to a NASCAR Race

by ParentCo.

It's loud, exciting, and more fun for the family than you may have thought.

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7 Ways to Bond When You Don't Want to Play Pretend With Your Kids

by ParentCo.

Playing pretend requires parents to summon up energy that is sometimes non-existent. These alternatives are much less labor intensive.

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DIY: Rubber Band-Powered Tennis Ball Launcher

by ParentCo.

This is an awesome project for anyone with a drill, access to rubber bands, and a toddler who likes to see things go flying.

Learning Playtime

Practice, Fail, and Be a Good Sport: What Kids Learn on the Field

by Jessica Graham

When kids participate in youth sports, there are lessons to be learned by athlete and parent alike.

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Why You Absolutely Should Let Your Kids Play With Garbage

by Rhiannon Giles

Give kids PVC pipe, scrap wood, or whatever they can buy for $10 at the resale store and a little freedom. Learning through exploration is magic.

Inspiration Playtime

Think Outside the Bun: 3 New Ways to Love Hot Dogs

by ParentCo.

Think outside the bun and cook up these three new hot dog recipes for your kids or your next cookout.

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Why Every Boy Should Have a Doll

by Julia Pelly

One mother's quest to provide her son with more options later in life by making sure he plays with dolls now.

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Yes, I Play Bridge. Let Me Tell You Why

by ParentCo.

It may be the game your grandmother plays, but there's something powerful that happens when women make a weekly connection over a deck of cards.

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The Adventures of Batmom and Lightning Chase

by ParentCo.

One mom, one six-year-old, two geriatric dogs, and three days hiking the Long Trail. What could go wrong?

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Playing Pretend Makes Me Want to Put My Head Through a Wall

by ParentCo.

I love my kids. But if I have to narrate one more Luke Skywalker/Woody death battle or hang out session with Barbie and her girlfriends, I'm going to lose it.

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