Parents Perspective

Insights and opinions about important parenting topics making headlines and issues that matter to parentsâ€"like kids' health, safety, education, food and nutrition.
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Redditor Confesses She Took Her Kids to Another Park To Avoid People—We Can Relate
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A Dad on TikTok Went Viral for Voicing His Frustration Over Clothing Options for His Daughter
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Birth Stories: The Joy and Angst of '40 Weeks'
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For the Love of Good Neighbors
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Raising Awareness Through The USA Special Olympic Games
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Your Kids' Birth Order Doesn't Shape Their Personalities After All
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50 Photos That Will Make Your Heart Melt
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The Best Thing We Moms Can Do For One Another
Sibling Revelry: How My Sibling Bond Keeps Me Afloat 34912
Sibling Revelry: How My Sibling Bond Keeps Me Afloat
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Lunch Report Cards: A Good Idea?
"Wanna Meet My Baby? Sure. Show Me Your Medical Records." 34795
"Wanna Meet My Baby? Sure. Show Me Your Medical Records."
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Alcohol & the Holidays: What Do Kids Think?
China is relaxing its one child policy
When Big Families Are Illegal: China's More Relaxed One-Child Policy Still Horrific
Mom Confessions: If I Could Spend a Day Without My Kids I Would...
What's Your Perfect Date Night?
Heels for Tots: Growing Up Too Fast 33829
Heels for Tots: Growing Up Too Fast
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A New Study Confirms: Those Christmas Presents Really CAN Make You Happy
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5 Things I Didn't Know About Young Kids and Social Media
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Moms Are NOT Happy With America Right Now
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Homework Hassles
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What Happened to Moms? How Dads Became the New TV Role Models
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McDonald's, Soda, and Our Market System at Work
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Jason Katims' Parenthood 'Moments of Grace'
An Easy Way to Help Our Veterans 33940
An Easy Way to Help Our Veterans
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Do You Know What Your Child Eats At School?
The One Thing Your Little Performers Need to Hear from You 35089
The One Thing Your Little Performers Need to Hear from You
Mother and daughter with down syndrome
Must-Know Info About New Tax-Free Savings Accounts for Families
Ditch Your Drugs on October 26 33925
Ditch Your Drugs on October 26
Help the Littlest Victims of Cancer 33874
Help the Littlest Victims of Cancer
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How Far Would You Go for the Perfect Holiday Gift?
Little girl being bullied in classroom
It Seems Kids Aren't as Kind as They Used to Be
Mother and daughter eating fresh vegetables
Kindergarteners' Weight May Predict Future Weight Issues
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Take a Baby-Free Vacation?
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Help Kids With Learning and Attention Issues (and Their Parents) Feel Understood
Stay Safe in the Extreme Cold 34003
Stay Safe in the Extreme Cold
One Family's Fight Against Brain Cancer 34899
One Family's Fight Against Brain Cancer
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Do You Know How to Practice Safe Swimming?
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Can You Predict If Your Child Will Struggle To Read?
End-Of-School-Year-Wisdom From Top Teachers 34812
End-Of-School-Year-Wisdom From Top Teachers
"What Kind of Parent Could Leave Her Child in a Car?" 33825
"What Kind of Parent Could Leave Her Child in a Car?"
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Would You Sacrifice Black Friday Shopping for More Time With Your Family?
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A Three-Parent Baby Isn't as Crazy as We All Think
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Finding a Safe "Space" to Discuss the Unknown
How Has Autism Affected Your Friendships? 34727
How Has Autism Affected Your Friendships?
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Tragedy in India
9/11 Taught Me How to be a Good Friend 34901
9/11 Taught Me How to be a Good Friend
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Help Your Family Get PHIT
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What Your Kid Really Thinks Of You
Required Flu Vaccines May Be a Good Thing 34923
Required Flu Vaccines May Be a Good Thing
Make a Habit of Sun Protection 34813
Make a Habit of Sun Protection
How My Family Is Paleo (in Our Own Way) 35050
How My Family Is Paleo (in Our Own Way)
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Let Santa Teach Your Kid How to Code
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Thru My Eyes: Helping You Leave Your Legacy
Where Are All The Lifeguards? 34814
Where Are All The Lifeguards?
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Protecting the Planet From Pollution for Our Children's Future
home birth infant death risks
Real Talk About Home Births
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You'd Love Your Transgender Child...Right?
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5 Reasons Vacation Rentals Are Better for Families
September 11 Through a Child's Eyes 33873
September 11 Through a Child's Eyes
Restaurants, Please Turn Off Your TVs. My Family Is Trying to Have a Meal Together! 35031
Restaurants, Please Turn Off Your TVs. My Family Is Trying to Have a Meal Together!
A Win-Win Situation 34841
A Win-Win Situation
How a "Perfect" Life Can Include Down Syndrome and Cancer 34692
How a "Perfect" Life Can Include Down Syndrome and Cancer
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Why It's Important to Talk to Your Kids About Terrorism
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Are Babies Born Moral?