Parenthood

A Letter To The Preschool Class Of 2012

Rhiana Maidenberg | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Toddlers, Graduation, Preschoolers, Parenting, Class of 2012, Parenthood, Preschool, Parents News

When did completing two years of preschool begin meriting a diploma? If anyone deserves to be celebrated, it is the parents who survived the trying preschool years.

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Storytelling in the Age of Screens

John McCormick | Posted 05.30.2012

How do I tear the kids away from flashing lights and explosions and get them to sit with a book or tell a story?

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What My 3-Year-Old Taught Me About Fear

Sarah Chang | Posted 05.27.2012

Read More: Courage, Life Lessons, Face Fears, Becoming Fearless, Parenting, Phobias, Becoming-Fearless, Fears, Parenthood, Facing Fears, Lessons on Life, Healthy Living News

I don't profess to be fearless. In fact, I'm scared of a great many things.

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The Biggest Delusion Couples Have About Splitting Up

Vicki Larson | Posted 05.21.2012

Read More: Shared Parenting, Exes, Child Custody, Divorce, Children, Family Law, Parenthood, Fatherhood, Life After Divorce, Divorce and Kids, Divorce News

Here's how most of us who are thinking about leaving our marriage imagine divorce will be like: We've had it with our partner, and we think -- finally, freedom.

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CPR, Take The Refresher!

Anjali Varma | Posted 05.17.2012

Read More: Cpr, Parenting Tips, CPR Training, Child-Safety-Advice, Parenting, Parenting Advice, Child Safety, Parents, Parenthood, Parents News

If you have a child older than 2-years-old and haven't taken a CPR class since the birth of your child, you may be unaware that in the last two years, the CPR guidelines have changed. I

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The Same Story? Again?! Storytelling as an Emotional Security Blanket

John McCormick | Posted 05.18.2012

I used to wonder why my sons asked for the same story night after night. I came to the conclusion that kids simply enjoy the comfort of repetition. Think of it as an emotional security blanket.

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Culture Contrasts: Norway's Support of Working Families

Melanie Coffee | Posted 05.15.2012

Read More: Parental Leave, Maternity Leave, Working Mothers, Motherhood, Norway, Paternity Leave, Save the Children, Parenthood, Parents News

In the race to be bigger, faster, stronger, we've lost sight of what makes us better: Time with each other.

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Advice From Our Favorite TV Moms

Posted 05.12.2012

Read More: TV Canada, Mad Men, Golden Girls, Video, 30 Rock, Mother's Day, Dowton Abbey, Family Guy, Revenge, The Simpsons, Slideexpand, Modern Family, Tv Moms, Parenthood, Gilmore Girls, TV News

On Mother's Day, we honor and celebrate the strong women who brought us up and advised us on how to make our way in the world -- and we couldn't help ...

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NBC's Most Surprising Pick Up News Yet

Posted 05.11.2012

Read More: TV Canada, 30 Rock Season 7, Video, Nbc 2012-2013, 30 Rock, Tv-News, 30 Rock Renewed, Parenthood Renewed, Slideexpand, Parenthood Season 4, 30 Rock Final Season, Parenthood, Nbc, TV News

"30 Rock" and "Parenthood" have both been renewed by NBC so get ready for more laughs, tears and laughter-induced tears. "30 Rock" will be back fo...

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Top 10 Qualities of a Good Mother

Christine Carter, PhD | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Mom, Parenting, Mother's Day, Advice for Moms, Good Parenting, How to Be a Good Parent, Parenting Advice, Parents-Moms, Parenthood, Mothers-Day-Pkg, Parents News

Are you a great mama? Do you have a great mom? Are you married to one? At the very least, I know you know a great mother. Which of these qualities are your -- or her -- particular strengths?

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Storytelling With Your Kids: How to Become a 'Story Dad'

John McCormick | Posted 05.02.2012

When dads tell me they don't know how to tell stories, what they're often saying is, they don't know how to talk with their kids.

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'I'm Having an Orgasm'

Robert Rosenthal | Posted 04.30.2012

Read More: College Admissions, College, Sex, Fatherhood, Orgasm, Parenting, Parenthood, Fathers, College Humor, College News

"I'm having an orgasm," came the shout heard around the quad. It was clear. It was unmistakable. It was unavoidably audible. And timed perfectly to cause maximum shock value.

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The Week's Best Parenting Tweets

Posted 04.27.2012

Read More: Twitter, Children, Best Tweets of the Week, Best Tweets, Best Parenting Tweets, Parenting, Slidepollajax, Tweets, Mothers, Molly Ringwald, Parenthood, Fathers, Parents, Parents News

Every week, we share a selection of our favorite parenting-related tweets. Last Friday, we had a star-studded lineup including Elizabeth Banks, Alyssa...

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Why Do Some Humans Not Want Children?

Quora | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Evolutionary Psychology, Children, Natural Selection, Raising Children, Psychology, Parenting, Evolutionary Biology, Parents, Parenthood, Mindful Living News

This question originally appeared on Quora. By Jonathan Brill, VP Sales at Software Start-up I'm going to talk you out of having kids. Before...

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My Latest Embarrassing Parenthood Moment

Claire McCarthy, M.D. | Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Healthy Food for Children, Kids and Diet, Embarrassing Parents Stories, Embarrassing Parenting Moments, Tofu, McDonald's, Happy Meal, Healthy Diets for Kids, Parenthood, Kids and Food, Parents News

My latest (by no means the first, and certainly not the last) embarrassing parenthood moment happened two weeks ago.

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What Do Kids Think Their Parents Do At Work?

Posted 04.26.2012

Read More: Take Your Kids to Work Day, Take Your Child to Work Day, Work, Careers, Take Your Daughters and Sons to Work Day, Take Your Child to Work Day 21012, Take Your Daughter to Work Day, Slidepollajax, Mothers and Fathers, Parenthood, Parents News

If you work in an office, chances are your kids have some idea of what you do all day. But is it the right idea? Today is Take Your Child To Work D...

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My Kids Want a Dog. Do I?

Scott Shamberg | Posted 04.23.2012

Read More: Family Guy, Carlton Fisk, Katy Perry, Dogs, Pets, Pet Ownership, Parenting Tips, Parenting, Parenthood, Getting a Dog, Buying a Dog, Parents News

I'm a sports person. I'm a people person. I am not a dog person.

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Storytelling with Your Kids: Creating a Family Tradition One Story at a Time

John McCormick | Posted 04.19.2012

As an overworked Dad, I'm always looking for ways to find more time with my kids. I've found that storytelling is the ideal activity to enrich family time by creating a fun, free tradition.

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The Mommy Wars Are Wrecking Your Health: Here's What To Do About It

Andrea Bonior | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Hilary Rosen, Depression, Ann Romney, Relationships, Children, Newborns, Working Mothers, Social Networking, Postpartum Depression, Motherhood, Twitter, Status Updates, Media, Parenting, Babies, Mommy Bloggers, Facebook, Stay at Home Mothers, Parenthood, Friendship, Social Support, Social Networks, Social Lives, Mommy Wars, Technology, Suicidal Ideation, Tiger Moms, Parents News

Call it whatever you want: the Mommy wars, Mean Girls growing up, cat (or Tiger!) fighting: American culture seems to delight in watching mothers tear each other down.

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Your Kids Need You To Put Your Marriage First

Lisa Brookes Kift, MFT | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Dr John Gottman, Good Parenting, Putting Marriage First, Balancing Kids and Marriage, And Baby Makes Three, How to Connect With Spouse, Happy Marriage, Raising Happiness, Parenthood, Parents-Moms, Parents News

Good parenting sometimes means putting your marriage first.

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The Reluctant Chef

Rhiana Maidenberg | Posted 04.16.2012

Read More: Meal-Presentation, Whole Foods, Fussy Eaters, Trader Joes, Toddlers, Motherhood, Parenting, Dinner, Parenthood, Slidepollajax, Parents News

As a reluctant chef, I use numerous shortcuts to make the idea of preparing a family meal seem less intimidating. Here are a few of my favorites...

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The Witching Hour: A Desperate Mom Counts Down The Minutes Until Husband Comes Home

Kara Gebhart Uhl | Posted 05.30.2012

Read More: Marriage, Working Parents, The Witching Hour, Pleiadesbee, Motherhood, Stay at Home Mom, Parents-Moms, Parents-Toddlers, Parenthood, Waiting for Spouse to Come Home, Parents News

I messaged Andy asking him what time he was going to be home so I could have dinner ready. The kids start melting down around 5:30pm. Andy is usually home by 6pm. If dinner is much later than 6pm, I truly believe the kids believe the world is ending.

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Parenting: A Balancing Act

Rhiana Maidenberg | Posted 05.28.2012

Read More: Finding Balance, Discipline, Toddlers, Temper Tantrums, Motherhood, Parenting, Parenthood, Parents-Toddlers, Tantrum, Parents News

It is at this point that the toddler transformed from the sweet child I once played Peek-a-Boo and rocked to sleep to what I can only imagine mirrors a meth addict detoxing...

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GOP Lawmaker: Women 'Trained' To Lie About Planned Pregnancies

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 03.07.2012

Read More: Single Parenthood, Video, Wisconsin, Child Abuse, Glenn Grothman, Wisconsin Politics, Glenn Grothman Pregnancy Comments, Glenn Grothmann Single Parents, Parenthood, Politics News

Wisconsin state senator Glenn Grothman (R-West Bend) said "unwanted or mistimed" pregnancies are the “choice of the women” who should learn "that ...

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Dislike! 4 Things Parents Should Never Do On Facebook

Andrea Bonior | Posted 05.07.2012

Read More: Infant Care, Social Media, Social Networking, Kids, Facebook Privacy, Child-Rearing, Babies, Facebook, Privacy, Parenthood, Parents News

Once you become a parent, your Facebook personality often grows a new life as well. Suddenly, you possess an unbeatable way to share pictures of your little one, an avenue to join the crusade against those unsafe sippy cups, and a virtual pub to consort with others who are up at the ungodly hours you're now intimately familiar with.

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