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1 week ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Photo: Parents / Getty Images Hot weather, armpit sweat, thighs rubbing together—the list goes on when it comes to what can cause painful skin irritation. Honestly, I’m embarrassed to admit how long I suffered through uncomfortable skin rubbing before actually fixing the problem. About three years ago, I purchased the Gold Bond Friction Defense, and I genuinely mean it when I say it improved my quality of life.
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2 weeks ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Photo: Parents As a mom who owns two Owalas and bought two as gifts for my teen nieces, trust me when I say, these water bottles are worth the hype. They’re popular for their two-in-one spout design, which allows you to sip or swig, and the fun, colorful combinations that catch your eye. Included in those color themes are now Disney Princess, Marvel, Star Wars, and Harry Potter.
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1 month ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Photo: Parents I grew up in rural Oklahoma (my hometown’s population is just over 1,000), so being outside was part of my everyday childhood. Now that I’m a parent, I want to instill a love of the outdoors in my own child. What I love most about the outdoors is that it doesn’t matter if your backyard is dozens of acres or the concrete jungle—it has so much to offer to kids.
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1 month ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Parents / Getty Images With news of widespread tariffs to come, you may be wondering what products to buy now for your family before prices increase. Once the tariffs fully take effect, the costs for some items may rise significantly in order to bring them into the country—and into your home.
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1 month ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Parents I’m going to let you in on a personal secret: I hate wearing tank tops. Or, more accurately, I love wearing them with cardigans or under sweatshirts for extra warmth, but alone? Absolutely not. My arms are my biggest insecurity, and I feel like tank tops only highlight them. I’m done feeling insecure, though, because after all, they’re just arms, and they’ve helped me hold my newborn son, hug my nearly 90-year-old grandparents, and so much more.
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2 months ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Parents / Amazon Don’t tell my family, but some of my favorite mornings are the ones I get to enjoy by myself. I grab a cup of coffee, throw on a hoodie, and head outside to get some peace and quiet before everyone wakes up. Unfortunately, it’s not always as dreamy as it sounds; someone usually mows their yard before the sun rises or drives by as if the street is a racetrack.
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2 months ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
The Amazon Big Spring Sale 2025 is here! From Tuesday, March 25, through Tuesday, March 31, the retailer will offer thousands of the best deals on baby gear, kids’ toys, tech, home goods, and much more. During the week-long event, the best Amazon Spring Sale deals for parents will include a rare sale on the Uppababy Minu V2, nearly $80 off Apple AirPods, almost half off a popular Lego set, cute comfy sneakers for $33.
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2 months ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Parents Between being a mom and a shopping editor, I’ve spent hours upon hours researching the best car seats, not only for my own child, but for other families as well. There are so many types of car seats—rotating, convertible, boosters, and more—and the one you need will depend on where your child is at in life. Whether you need one before delivery or your kids have outgrown their forward-facing seat, there’s one brand I will always turn to: Graco.
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2 months ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
Parents Amazon just announced it's holding its second-ever Big Spring Sale this month. The week-long shopping event begins Tuesday, March 25, and runs through Monday, March 31. Throughout the huge sale, you’ll find deep discounts on car seats, strollers, your favorite fashion and beauty items, toys, tech, and more. If you’re traveling soon, the Gb Pockit+ All-Terrain Travel Stroller impressively fits in most overhead compartments on planes and trains, and it’s currently almost $100 off.
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2 months ago | 
parents.com | Katrina Cossey
When my son was about 1.5 years old, my husband and I noticed he had trouble communicating, and we struggled to understand him. We discussed our concerns with his pediatrician, who recommended we get him into speech therapy to help improve his language and communication skills, and it’s a decision I’ll never regret making. He graduated from speech therapy after two years of hard work with his therapists and my husband and me at home. One of the biggest things that helped him succeed? Toys.
