This time, it’s not my own child’s birth I’m waiting for; Know a parent who is struggling? Here are 8 ways to help.; Putting my daughter (and myself) on a baby-led pizza-weaning diet; The key life skills parents should be teaching their children;     Seven things I wish I’d known before I had a miscarriage Like most people, I knew basically nothing about miscarriage until it happened to me. By Alice Callahan  •  Read more » ADVERTISEMENT   This time, it’s not my own child’s birth I’m waiting for We want to welcome a child into our home, to feed, clothe, and love; we do not want that child to experience any of the traumas that would put it in connection with the foster care system. By Megan Birch-McMichael  •  Read more »   Know a parent who is struggling? Here are 8 ways to help. Instead of the vague “Let me know how I can help,” try one of these ideas instead. By Lindsey M. Roberts  •  Read more »   Putting my daughter (and myself) on a baby-led pizza-weaning diet How can we teach our daughter to eat healthfully if we are not doing it ourselves? By Amy Klein  •  Read more »   The key life skills parents should be teaching their children Your child should know how to clean a house, mow a lawn, cook a meal, wash clothes, manage time, drive a car and get a job by the time he leaves for college. By Sarah Hamaker  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT   KidsPost   Ever wondered about animals that glow in the dark? Vampire squids and scary anglerfish are just two examples. By Howard J. Bennett  •  Read more » Common Sense Media   What to watch with your kids: ‘Long Way North’ and more Animated film is a thrilling tale about a girl’s search for her grandfather. By Common Sense Media  •  Read more » Recommended for you   News as it breaks Get immediate email when major national or political news breaks. You can also sign up for email alerts on: World News, Economy/Business, Technology, Health/Science/Environment, Entertainment or Sports at washingtonpost.com/newsletters. Sign Up »         Share On Parenting:       Twitter      Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for On Parenting or a related newsletter. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071