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Worried Those Early Extracurriculars Are a Waste of Money? Maybe Not.

Jul 16, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Katelyn Denning

by ParentCo. July 16, 2024 Today, some parents seem to put their young kids in everything: soccer, violin lessons, ballet, and golf. Kindergartners are schooled for eight hours, thrown a snack in their car booster seat, and then taken to some kind of enrichment activity. These children are likely overwhelmed and exhausted. The parents now serve as an Uber driver, only they are forking out the money instead of getting paid.
Why Awe Should Be on Your Summer Vacation Checklist

May 13, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Katelyn Denning |Liz Petrone |Hannah Howard

by ParentCo. May 13, 2024 Why do you go on family vacations? Bringing the kids along isn’t exactly relaxing. Sometimes I feel like it’s actually more stressful to make all the plans, pack all the bags, and drag the whole family to a destination so we can all live on top of each other in a small hotel room for a week. Why on earth would we want to put ourselves through this trouble anyway?
Benefits of Taking a Digital Detox Weekend

Mar 20, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Jack Shaw |Katelyn Denning

by Jack Shaw March 20, 2024 Many parents enjoy scrolling through their phones for a little break, but going into the digital world can get addicting. Sometimes, you can hardly even put your mobile device down because one more TikTok can’t possibly hurt, right? If you feel a little guilty, it may be time for a family screen-free weekend. There are many benefits of a digital detox to look forward to.
Yes, You Can Visit These Gatsbyesque Estates with the Kids

Nov 29, 2023 | parent.com | Parent Co |Jessica Williams |Pam Moore |Katelyn Denning

by Jessica Williams November 29, 2023 Picture a lush lawn, lined with perfectly pruned topiaries, bookended by fountains, and a grand white mansion beaming from behind a chauffeur’s drive. You can just imagine yourself reclining on the parlor’s divan, the wind rippling your billowing white frock as you sip a gin rickey. Now consider you’re there with your three-year-old. Think you wouldn’t dare take a sticky-fingered preschooler anywhere near a gilded estate? Think again.
How to Double Down on These 8 Environmentally Conscious Efforts

Apr 19, 2023 | parent.com | Parent Co |Katelyn Denning

by ParentCo. April 19, 2023 Today, we’ve become more aware of how our lifestyles and habits directly impact the environment. Thankfully, that awareness has brought action. We’re recycling in record numbers, using more energy-efficient products, and conscientiously choosing brands that are eco-friendly. Your family might be part of this movement. If so, congratulations on reducing your footprint and helping save Mother Earth!Now, it’s time to boost our efforts.
5 Ways to Foster Free Play

Mar 7, 2023 | parent.com | Parent Co |Katelyn Denning

by ParentCo. March 07, 2023 Play is gold.
We Need Education about Breastfeeding and Pumping

Feb 17, 2023 | parent.com | Parent Co |Charlie Fletcher |Katelyn Denning |Amberlee Venti

by Amberlee Venti February 17, 2023 I just got out of a meeting with the best and the brightest - a Wharton student. I gave her a general overview of our brand Pippy Sips and flagship product, a breastmilk cooling device. She asked about the general mechanics of pumping and breastfeeding. “Can you breastfeed right into the device?” she wanted to know. Over the years, I have worked with many college and graduate students from some of the best universities.
Give Yourself Permission to Say No

Feb 17, 2023 | parent.com | Parent Co |Katelyn Denning

by Katelyn Denning February 17, 2023 I don’t do kid birthday parties. The thought of picking a theme, finding a location, making food, buying favors, and managing the chaos that is a bunch of young kids and parents high on sugar and adrenaline is just too much for me. So I decided early on that we would keep kid birthdays to immediate family only (plus grandparents) and make them special in our own way.
How to Arm Yourself to Go out to Dinner With Kids Without a Screen

Jan 29, 2023 | parent.com | Parent Co |Katelyn Denning |Jack Shaw

by ParentCo. January 30, 2023 It’s a special occasion, you have visitors in town, or you just can’t face cooking tonight. You want to take your family out to eat, but as a family with small children, the thought of a meal at a restaurant might induce panic. I still shudder at the memory of a dinner with out-of-town relatives that stretched on for hours when my oldest was a toddler. The temptation to rely on screens to entertain children in restaurants is understandable.