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Which Type of Exercise Best Improves Kids' Moods, According to Study

by ParentCo.

Parents often feel overwhelmed by trying to schedule in exercise because of time constraints and child willingness. A new study can help with the guesswork.

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Wellbeing

It's Time to Reverse the Bucket List

by ParentCo.

Let's dump out all the accomplishments of the previous year into one long pat-me-on-the-back list to appreciate.

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Inspiration Wellbeing

Why Choosing Me Was the Least Selfish Decision I Could Make

by ParentCo.

Laying on the paper-covered vinyl exam table I stared up at the ceiling pretending I was anywhere else.

Inspiration Wellbeing

The Growth of Failure

by ParentCo.

We all want our children to be successful but many times in order to really achieve greatness the kids have to fail a few times.

Inspiration Wellbeing

Measuring My Best Self in Number of Drinks

by Suzanne Hayes

I now measure days and weeks and years instead. Four years of sobriety and the work has only just begun.

Wellbeing

Tender Both Ways: When Pain Becomes Precious

by ParentCo.

My emotional posture toward that time is one of holding it close to my heart. In short, I am discovering that pain can be precious.

Wellbeing

Just a Little More Time Dad

by Hussein Founouni

Could those instances and visions had been hypoxia of some sort? Did my mind refuse to let go of my brain because of the love I have for my children?

Wellbeing

Why I Continue Fussing over an Age-Old Chicken Soup Recipe

by ParentCo.

When I expressed a desire to learn the secrets of the soup, I didn't realize the recipe's benefits would go beyond the culinary preservation of tradition.

Wellbeing

How a Positive Relationship With Grandparents Can Shift Views of Aging

by ParentCo.

This recent study shows that the benefits extend beyond your child when they have a positive relationship with their grandparents.

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How Smartphone Addiction Is Affecting Teens' Brains

by ParentCo.

A recent study found that being addicted to smartphones creates a chemical imbalance in the brain linked to depression and anxiety in young people.

Wellbeing

The Little Things That Will Make or Break Your Relationship

by ParentCo.

As if on cue, he hears the back door open. His wife is home, and somehow she’s more chipper than ever.

Wellbeing

Why You May Want to Hide the Ibuprofen Bottle From Your Husband If You Are Trying to Get Pregnant

by Sandi Schwartz

Getting pregnant is not a walk in the park for every couple who dreams of becoming parents.

young woman is lying on the bed with hot water bottle, have stomach ache

Wellbeing

Stop in the Name of Hormones: When Puberty Meets Perimenopause

by Amy Barnes

I do not want a she-shed, even though I love to craft. I'd prefer to call it a hormone time-out hut. My dream hormone hut wouldn’t be mine alone.

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Wellbeing

Could Acetaminophen Use Contribute to Delayed Speech Among Girls?

by Angela Repke

New research suggests that pregnant women who take Tylenol "or its equivalent) may have daughters with delayed speech.

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Wellbeing

Being Direct With Your Kids May Be Their Path to Avoid Unhealthy Eating

by Angela Repke

It turns out, if you want your children to avoid the consumption of junk food, being more direct may be the way to go.

Wellbeing

Are Divorce Rates Really Higher for Families With Special Needs Kids?

by Calleen Petersen

The Wisconsin Longitudinal Study offers excellent insight into whether or not the divorce rate is higher for families with Special Needs children.

Wellbeing

No, Teens Are Not Eating Laundry Pods

by ParentCo.

All of this media attention is already infuriating for the way it maligns all teenagers as reckless and stupid.

Wellbeing

How Can You Prevent Trampoline Injury? Stop Treating it Like a Toy

by ParentCo.

The problem with trampolines isn't so much safety as it is categorization. When we categorize trampolines as sports equipment, they look much different.

Wellbeing

Healthy, Happy Kids: What You Can Do to Promote Resilience

by ParentCo.

There are four protective factors that are core to promoting emotional well-being, resilience, and reducing the risky behaviors you may fear as a parent.