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3 Ways to Choose Toys that Grow with your Baby

by Hannah Howard

Babies are constantly developing and transforming, Here are three ways to pick toys that will stay relevant and fun as your baby changes and grows.

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6 Surprising Lessons I Learned by Taking the Time to Play

by ParentCo.

For adults, playing isn't always easy, but if you channel your inner actor and begin to share the joy, you just might learn something.

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Rewards Don’t Work – Here’s What Does

by Pam Moore

While a reward system may get kids into the habit of behaving in the desired manner, it’s not a long-term solution.

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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 Joy Turner

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)

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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Ask These 5 Questions To Determine Kindergarten Readiness

by ParentCo.

As their parent, you know best.

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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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