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2 months ago | parent.com | Parent Co |Hannah Howard

by ParentCo. February 14, 2025 My daughter used to have a babysitter who would look after her for a couple hours each week so I could get some writing done. In that concentrated time, they did nothing but role play. They played doctors, with an endless stream of cuddly toys as patients. They made a post office with dozens of letters and an elaborate delivery system. They played shops, and vets, and my daughter never stopped coming up with fun ideas for imaginative play.

Dec 3, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Hannah Brencher |Charlie Fletcher |Yelena Shuster

by Amanda Eye Ward December 03, 2024 As I emerged from the tunnel of mothering small toddlers, I realized I missed travel desperately. I had spent my high school and early college years in New England, not leaving the Eastern time zone until I was nineteen. But as soon as I got my first passport and felt the thrill of discovering another culture, I fell utterly in love with being completely lost.

Nov 18, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Jack Shaw |Sarah Bossio |Yelena Shuster

by Jack Shaw November 18, 2024 The holidays are right around the corner, and it's time to set a holiday gift budget for Christmas and other seasonal celebrations. Most people don’t see how enjoying these special occasions is possible without maxing out your credit card or denting your bank account. You can get together with friends and family in meaningful and budget-friendly ways by capping your gift expenses. Here are strategies for a wallet-conscious holiday season.

Oct 25, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Hannah Howard |Lisa Zaretsky

by ParentCo. October 25, 2024 Introducing music into your child’s life from a young age provides a myriad of positive prosocial abilities, from language acquisition to organizational skills.Music classes, violin lessons, and band practice all offer great benefits beyond pretty music and social interaction. They also support the development of working memory and help reduce anxiety. But did you know that the “Itsy Bitsy Spider” could also help develop your child’s empathy?

Oct 14, 2024 | parent.com | Parent Co |Hannah Howard |Yelena Shuster

by ParentCo. October 14, 2024 The second pink line on the pregnancy test confirmed my suspicion that we would be welcoming our second child. I was nervous and excited and experiencing all of the emotions that come flooding through any woman when she finds out she’s expecting. I was about six weeks along and had only told my husband and one of my best friends. I went about daily life working and taking care of our two-year-old.