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5 ways to break into parenting markets

Want to crack this popular niche? We show you how to hit the mother lode.

By Ty Treadwell
Published: March 30, 2010
Babies are born every day. Each fall a new crop of children starts school or moves up to a higher grade. From toddlers to teens, our children face a variety of challenges and new experiences on a daily basis. All these factors ensure that parents will always be on the lookout for advice, instructions or simply the comforting voice of another parent dealing with similar circumstances.

While the parenting market can be lucrative, getting your foot in the door might seem daunting. You’ll not only be competing with other professional writers, but also with countless mothers and fathers inspired to give their opinion or tell their own personal story. But if you follow these five steps, making your first sales can be as easy as child’s play.

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