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16 hours ago

Parents who film their children crying for clicks should take a good look at themselves | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett

Thanks to the trend for gentle parenting, the concept of big feelings has become big money online, and for the most part I welcome that (Big Feelings isn't the only song that reflects this cultural shift; the animation Small Potatoes on CBeebies has a song that goes Feelings / I've got so many feelings, which my husband likes to sing to me when I'm premenstrual).
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1 day ago
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My kids gave me enough material to write TV comedy. Where will the jokes come from now they've left? | Helen Serafinowicz

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago
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My kids gave me enough material to write TV comedy. Where will the jokes come from now they've left? | Helen Serafinowicz

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fromwww.theguardian.com
12 hours ago

I wanted to write more than I wanted to have children': author Sarah Perry on rejecting motherhood

A woman who once rejected motherhood abruptly developed a powerful desire to conceive, entered obsessive fertility rituals and experienced profound emotional turmoil when attempts failed.
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fromBusiness Insider
9 hours ago
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My parents lived with my family of 7 after selling their house. There were challenges, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

fromBusiness Insider
9 hours ago
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My parents lived with my family of 7 after selling their house. There were challenges, but I'd do it again in a heartbeat.

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fromBuzzFeed
13 hours ago

Tread Lightly Before Discussing This Topic With Your Older Parents

Many Americans work into their 60s and beyond due to longer lifespans, insufficient retirement savings, and desire for purpose, aging the workforce.
fromTODAY.com
10 hours ago

Nara Smith and Husband Lucky Blue Smith Welcome 4th Child, a Baby Girl

The couple announced the birth of their fourth child, a daughter, in a joint Instagram post Oct. 11. The announcement included a video montage of their daughter, featuring clips of Nara Smith cradling the newborn against her chest, Lucky Blue Smith cuddling with his daughter and an adorable shot of the couple's three older children marveling at their sibling. "she's here!" they captioned the post. "welcome to the world little angel." They did not share their daughter's name.
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fromBuzzFeed
13 hours ago

34 Baby And Kid Products So Undeniably Useful, You're Gonna Feel Like A Parenting Genius

Padded shopping cart cover with Velcro straps secures to carts, holds bottles and toys, folds into a carrying bag, fits standard carts and high chairs.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

From getting kids to eat veg to curbing screen time: the parenting hacks that actually work

Smart-timed prompts, playful healthy breakfasts, pre-dinner veggie snack plates, fair sharing rules, and simple cooking lessons streamline routines and boost children's cooperation.
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fromDaily Mom magazine
1 day ago

Empty Nesting Syndrome: Adjusting To Life After The Empty Nest

Empty nest syndrome causes grief, nostalgia, loneliness, and identity disruption as parents adjust to children's departure and seek renewed purpose and fulfillment.
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Dad Married a Woman a Year Older Than Me. And That's Not the Worst Part.

Now, my dad and "Britney" now have a son who is a little under a year old. He and Britney are forever after me to take him for the afternoon or even most of the day, supposedly so we can form a sibling bond. I suspect they are trying to use me as free child care and have steadfastly refused, which has angered them to no end.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

We were empty nesters for 6 months. Then our kids started moving back in with us.

A Vancouver dad experienced a six-month empty nest before three daughters and their boyfriends moved back home, temporarily reversing empty-nest life.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

We took a leap and got our fresh start in Seattle

A mother moved her 16-year-old daughter from Hawaii's private school to a Seattle public school for a necessary fresh start after her husband's death.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

30 Useful Walmart Products Every Parent Really ~Autumn~ Know About

Kinetic Sand, sparkly cozy slippers, and a three-piece gardening set provide tactile play, comfort, and outdoor participation options for children.
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fromFast Company
2 days ago

Your calm is contagious but so is your chaos

Parental emotional health directly influences children's emotional development; simple daily practices can reduce parental stress and improve family emotional climate.
#bullying
fromScary Mommy
2 days ago

Shonda Rhimes Says The Idea That Working Moms Can Have It All Is "Bullsh*t"

"I think the relief was realizing that you can only do so much at once," Rhimes said. "I mean, I think that the struggle and the way we're told like, lean in, or you can have it all, or all these things - it's such bullsh*t."
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fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

My In-Laws Are Being Terribly Irresponsible With My Kid. I'm Terrified, But My Husband Says It's No Big Deal.

A parent can refuse underage drinking at relatives' homes to protect a minor's safety and prevent legal and driving-related risks despite family opposition.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

I got engaged at 33. I didn't realize how amazing it was to be a single woman until I wasn't anymore.

Selling a home to remarry ended solo parenting and created regret over lost one-on-one time with a young child despite relief from responsibilities.
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fromHiP Paris Blog
2 days ago

Dining Out in Paris with Kids: One Ex-Pat Mom's Experience

Dining out with young children often becomes stressful and less enjoyable after a single disruptive outing, changing dining routines for years.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Asking Eric: The mom is trying to guilt her teen over his desire to go to school

Grandmother cares for a 15-year-old with Marfan syndrome; mother blocks his school attendance claiming his residence would jeopardize the family's medical coverage.
fromBuzzFeed
2 days ago

17 Celebs Who Packed Their Bags And Raised Their Kids Far, Far, Far From Hollywood

Hilarie and Jeffrey initially lived between LA and NYC. However, they both always wanted to live on a farm - a shared dream they discussed on their second date. So, after welcoming Gus, they relocated. Their family has expanded to include animals like alpacas, Highland cows, ducks, chickens, donkeys, and an emu. Hilarie wrote a memoir, The Rural Diaries, about her life on Mischief Farm. They also ended up co-owning the local candy store, Samuel's Sweet Shop, with Paul Rudd and Julie Yaeger.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

How to build your working parent wolf pack

A dependable group of fellow working parents provides practical help, emotional support, and shared resources that make balancing work and parenting manageable.
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fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

5 Essential (and Hilarious) Strength Training Exercises for Parents

A childless Mississippi creator channels Big Mom Energy by pairing overused parenting phrases with gym-style exercises in a viral TikTok routine.
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fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

A Mom Explains How Flexible Jobs Mean "No Deep Work"

Having a flexible work schedule often makes one the default parent, causing frequent interruptions, constant context switching, and extended work hours.
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

Tell Us About The Unexpected Ways Your Life Changed After Having Kids

Obviously, there are the expected changes - a squirming new member of the family, of course, probably accompanied by more sleepless nights and a LOT more poop. But I'm curious to know: What are the unexpected ways your life changed once you had kids? Did having a kid change your whole perspective on life? Did parenthood upend your finances in a way you didn't foresee? Or maybe you're just more tired than you ever thought humanly possible.
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fromDaily Mom magazine
3 days ago

The Ultimate Guide To Naming Ceremony Names For Baby: Celebrating Your Child's Name

Naming ceremonies confer identity, cultural meaning, blessings, and community involvement, with modern parents blending tradition and personal rituals to create unique celebrations.
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fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Parents Are Sharing The Weirdest Stuff That Happened To Them After Pregnancy

Pregnancy and parenthood can cause lasting physical and emotional changes, including enlarged feet, skin stretching, new allergies, altered hair and eyesight, and shifted priorities.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Mother-in-Law Says the Way I Read Books to My Baby Is Harmful

Reading fantasy and anthropomorphic animal stories supports a child's imagination; adults' constant reality disclaimers are unnecessary and unlikely to actually confuse the child.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

This Part of Parenting Comes With a Cost. And I'm Really Starting to Feel It.

First, I want to tell you that I've been there. Sometimes, as you're discovering, there really isn't much to do except take a break or sit things out if that's what your kid needs. In those cases, I would suggest that if you have a co-parent, the two of you take turns hanging out with your child so that it's not always you missing out on the chance for community.
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fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

People Are Furious About What This Grandma-To-Be Did at Her Daughter's Gender Reveal

A mother stole the spotlight at her daughter's gender reveal by popping a balloon that released pink confetti, revealing the baby is a girl.
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fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

A Brother Protects His Little Sister From a Spooky Situation: See the Sweet Video

A 4-year-old boy bravely stood between his terrified 3-year-old sister and a towering animatronic monster, protecting her despite his own fear.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 days ago

Apple is tightening App Store age restrictions in Texas. Here's what it means for parents.

Apple will require Texas users under 18 to join an adult-led Family Sharing group for app downloads and in-app purchases beginning January 1, 2026.
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fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

24 Completely Bizarre Rules People Had To Follow While Growing Up...Because Their Parents Said So

Some parents enforced oddly specific media rules, like only Christian music with strange exceptions, or restricting TV to PBS Kids and banning Disney.
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fromDaily Mom magazine
4 days ago

Global Perspectives: Understanding The Best Childrearing Practices Across Cultures And Parenting Traditions Around The World

Cultural parenting practices vary widely and offer alternative childrearing strategies that reflect societal goals and can inform intentional caregiving choices.
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fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Power of Positive Discomfort

Allowing children to quit challenging pursuits prevents growth; parents should let children experience struggle so they build resilience, confidence, and independence.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Changing how I spoke to my teens helped me get more out of them

Using 'I' statements with teenagers reduces defensiveness and improves communication, eliciting more meaningful responses than accusatory approaches.
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fromIndependent
4 days ago

Freedom or safety: When should parents let children go out alone?

Parents must balance child safety concerns with fostering independence by allowing age-appropriate, familiar, low-risk activities like short unsupervised walks.
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Baby Gear I Can't Live Without Is on Sale for Amazon Prime Day

Prime Day offers significant discounts on essential baby gear—monitors, car seats, strollers, and nasal aspirators—helping parents save on necessary items.
fromTODAY.com
4 days ago

Meet the Adorable 3-Year-Old Who Has an Emotional Support Skeleton

Isabel has shared several TikTok videos of Aspen and Mr. Bones on Tiktok as they visit the doctor, go to the grocery store, play on the swings, hop on the back of a bike and ride in the car (with the skeleton on Aspen's lap). And of course Aspen happily snuggles up to sleep with Mr. Bones in her crib.
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fromDaily Mom magazine
5 days ago

How Modern Parenting Nowadays Trends: Research & Challenges

Modern parenting increasingly embraces shared responsibilities and equal caregiving, promoting emotional well-being and stronger parent-child relationships.
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

My Oldest Son Thinks He's My Co-Parent Because I'm a Single Mom

My oldest son was nine years old - but acted 35 - when I became a single mom. "Wise beyond his years" was the way he was described by every adult who knew him. When I told him and his little brother that we were separating, that we were moving two hours away and they would be starting school in a new town, he watched me with his serious eyes. He watched to see how I was feeling before he reacted.
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fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

Jenna Bush Hager Reacts To Being the Subject of Daughter Mila's Homework

Jenna Bush Hager's 12-year-old daughter wishes for peace, meeting her mother at age 12, wonder and safety; Jenna finds comfort in family, love, nature.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

As a single mom, I can't afford to buy everything my son wants anymore. It has been an emotional turning point.

When my son was younger, I shielded him from the reality of our financial situation. As a lower-income family, he always had everything he needed, and then some, so he didn't seem to notice. But now that he's almost 12, my son's requests for things have outpaced me. I used to be able to find some roundabout way to get him what he wanted, but as a single mother, I can't afford it anymore.
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fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

Influencers Criticized for Their Kids' Unique Names Just Welcomed Their 7th Baby. Meet....

It represents persistence, innovation, imagination, family, magic, joy, taking chances and going all in on your dreams,
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fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

Sisters-In-Law Are Sparring Over Whether Their Kids Can Get Adult Meals At Restaurants

When are your kids done with eating off the kids menu? Like most things, it depends on a number of factors, like the size of their appetite, their pickiness, and the cost of the menu items. But sooner or later, your little angel is going to be ordering an entree that costs double-digits instead of the kids' mac and cheese that comes with a fruit cup and a lemonade for $8.
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fromIntelligencer
5 days ago

The Techno Optimist's Guide to Futureproofing Your Child

Parents are rethinking child-rearing to prepare children for rapid AI-driven societal changes and uncertain future risks.
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fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Parents Are Sharing The Things That Completely Shocked Them When They Had Kids

Children display distinct personalities from birth, and parenting brings many unexpected practical, social, and developmental surprises.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

We Finally Discovered What Kinds of Schools Are Best for Our Kids. But My Husband Wants to Take the "Easy" Option.

Prioritize each child's educational and emotional needs, even if that requires logistical compromises and parental cooperation.
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

This Mom Is Tired Of Her Neighbors' Kids Playing With Hers Unsupervised

The mom who made the video clarifies in the comments that her child is 3 years old, and the youngest of the neighbor's three children is 4. Honestly, the comments are pretty divided, with some parents firmly taking this mom's side and others telling her to loosen up.
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fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Parenting Confession of the Week: I Secretly Throw Out Their Art

Parents often need strategies to manage and preserve large volumes of children's artwork without keeping every physical piece.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

10 Ways You May Have Been Emotionally Invalidated as a Child

Emotional validation happens when your parents see what you are feeling, acknowledge your feelings, and seem to understand why you are having them. Just like adults, children's feelings are the deepest, most personal, biological expression of who they are. In order to feel seen, understood, and heard, a child must feel that their feelings are seen, understood, and heard. What happens when you feel seen, understood, and heard as a child?
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fromThe Atlantic
6 days ago

The Case for Paying Grandparents

Grandparents in Singapore commonly provide primary childcare and often receive regular financial allowances, reflecting filial piety and supporting working parents.
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Wife Thinks She Has a Brilliant Plan for "Keeping the Peace" With Our Daughters. No Way.

I think the first thing you both need to do, though, is to adjust your attitudes in the situation. I know this sounds a bit accusatory, but hear me out. You describe Emma, who is a child, as a "spoiled brat." You don't just see her behavior as bratty, but her personality as bratty and somewhat irredeemable. Children can pick up on when they aren't liked, and-like it or not-when you married Diana, you also made a commitment to Emma that includes being there.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Finding a Path Through Parenthood After Brain Injury

Brain injury survivors can experience emotional disconnect and imposter feelings during motherhood and require long-term advocacy and care to address lasting impacts.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

Parents Are Revealing The Childhood Traumas They Refuse To Let Their Own Kids Experience

Adults consciously break harmful parenting patterns from their own childhoods to protect children from abuse, favoritism, coercion, and emotional neglect.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I am three months sober. How do I support my 11-year-old autistic son? | Ask Annalisa Barbieri

I am a recovering alcoholic and need advice on how to support my son, who is 11 and autistic. I am three months sober with the help of rehab and AA, but my drinking became heavy over the last two years (I was sober for the first six years of my son's life). Towards the end, my drinking was 24/7 and my son has sadly seen me out of control and desperately unhappy. He developed a sense of responsibility, that he was the only person who could stop me drinking (by physically removing bottles), which I feel utterly ashamed about.
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fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

The Young Minds App wants to protect and educate children online and will show its tech at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 | TechCrunch

The startup was founded by Nino Dvalidze (pictured), an entrepreneur and a mother of two from the United Kingdom. Dvalidze told TechCrunch that the idea for Young Minds came from conversations with fellow parents, who are also worried about how to keep their children safe, while also allowing them to have access to the internet, which, she admitted, is "enormously helpful in terms of education and exploration and connection with so many people outside of your immediate zone of contacts."
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago

Viral confrontation over noisy baby in Georgia restaurant sparks debate

Vee Whitaker - a mother in Georgia - took her 8-month-old daughter Montana to a café when the little girl started screaming. A customer asked Whitaker to leave, saying the baby's screams were hurting his sensitive ears. He told Whitaker if she couldn't keep her infant quiet, she should leave.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

33 Parenting Products From Amazon Our Readers Are Loving In 2025 So Far

Liquid bubbler pens mesmerize children; LCD doodle tablets spark creativity, save paper, and provide portable entertainment for travel and restaurants.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

We Bestowed an Enormous Responsibility on Our In-Laws. But Uh, Now They Can't Stop Talking About Our Impending Deaths.

A grandmother repeatedly telling a young child about parental death and guardianship caused significant fear and disrupted the child's sense of safety.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Parents often say the teenage years are the hardest. But my kids are in high school, and I love this phase.

Ever since my oldest kid was born, I've been warned about the teenage years. When I talked to people about my kids, some of them seemed to relish warning me about the upcoming teen years. If one of the kids got a little sassy, people would remark, 'Just wait 'til they're teenagers!' I'd get the same response if a kid were throwing a tantrum or doing pretty much anything negative.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Toddler Said His Uncle Spent a Long Time in the Bedroom While "Babysitting." The Worst Part Is Who He Was With.

A small child witnessed a relative's sexual affair, creating a secret that undermines trust, endangers unsupervised childcare, and risks damaging family relationships.
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fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

I Was Raised By 'The Village.' I Chose Not To Raise My Sons The Same Way.

Raised by a close-knit extended family, one parent chose solitary parenting due to the complications and conflicting influences of many adult caregivers.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Mom's Hot Take: She's OK with Grandparents Ignoring Her Rules When They Babysit

I think this is more controversial or unique than I thought it was, but my take is basically: If you're watching my kid, you can do it your way,
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Met My Husband in My Late 30s. What I Didn't Do Before Marriage Will Haunt Me Forever.

If she can afford it, tell the LW to freeze her eggs! We have one amazing daughter, but haven't been able to have any more children (just two miscarriages, three egg retrievals with only one healthy embryo, and then a failed embryo transfer). Egg quality decreases with age and starts to drop quickly after 40-if she can bank some eggs now, she can buy herself some time for family-building and take the pressure off of meeting someone immediately. Wishing her luck.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Mother-in Law Trashed My Daughters' Favorite Toys. She Insists They Promote "Devil Worship."

Mother-in-law's religiously motivated removal of children's toys and threats traumatized the children and warrants restricting her access unless she changes behavior.
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fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

"I Want My Mouth On My Friend's Camel Toe" & 34 Other Mom Confessions

Mothers openly reveal repressed, sometimes filthy thoughts and feelings, finding relief, camaraderie, and anonymity through Scary Mommy Confessions.
#life-skills
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
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My kids and their friends didn't know how to file taxes or change a tire. My husband and I decided to become mentors.

fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
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My kids and their friends didn't know how to file taxes or change a tire. My husband and I decided to become mentors.

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fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

These Horrifying Delivery Room Stories Will Make You Want To Settle For Being A Cat Mom

Let's get this out of the way: I'm not a mom. I've never been pregnant. I've never given birth. So no, I don't have any firsthand stories. But I'm the youngest of four daughters - and I've heard plenty. And honestly, our mom ruined us. She loved being pregnant. She raved about her glowing skin, thick hair, and strong nails.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

What's new in parental leave in 2025

When Allison Whalen returned from parental leave years ago, she found her corner of the business in shambles. Her direct reports were frustrated, her projects had stalled, and she felt the weight of disruption on both sides. Curious whether her experience was unique, she asked around. The response was striking: The number-one reason employees left their companies after parental leave wasn't lack of policy-it was career derailment caused by how leave was managed.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Denied My Son's Terrifying Halloween Costume Request. My Husband Says I'm Overreacting.

Permit the inflatable dinosaur for supervised trick-or-treating, practice independent dressing, and use a less-bulky costume for school or crowded settings if necessary.
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fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Parents Share Why They Have Their Kids 'Run Laps' as Punishment

Parents replaced spanking with requiring young children to run laps as a disciplinary consequence and posted the resulting TikTok, which went viral and drew mixed reactions.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Do Onesies Actually...Suck?

Parents consider buying onesies that celebrate mothers, debate sentimental versus cheesy designs, and share parenting wins, fails, and product recommendations.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why We Dodge 'the Sex Talk' While Porn Teaches Kids Intimacy

Open, early conversations about sex protect children from misinformation from pornography and tend to delay risky sexual behavior.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

Want to Introduce My Boyfriend to My Mom. But Something in Our Family History Makes This Dangerous.

Tell your mother about a serious partner; honesty avoids surprises and lets her process past trauma and respond without being blindsided.
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

35 Interesting Questions You Never Thought To Ask Your Sibling But Should

1. What would you change, if anything, about our experience growing up? 2. What do you admire most about Mom and/or Dad? 3. In what ways did Mom or Dad let you down? 4. What's something you wish you could have told me when we were kids? Why didn't you tell me then? 5. How could I have been a better sibling to you when we were growing up? 6. What's your favorite childhood memory of us?
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 week ago

Harriette Cole: My teen's sports season was ruined, and I don't know how to help her

A high school athlete's season-ending injury causes grief and lost recruiting opportunities, but counseling and reclassing can offer emotional support and a second chance.
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fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

When Adoption Promises Are Broken

Closed adoptions can leave adoptees without early access to birth-family information, making later searches costly, lengthy, and emotionally difficult.
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fromEarth911
1 week ago

When Your Child Wants to Become a Vegetarian

Children can thrive on vegetarian diets if parents plan for adequate protein, B12, calcium, and iron while managing family meal logistics.
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fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Kylie Kelce on Miscarriage: 'This Still Hurts After Having 4 Children'

Kylie Kelce described a 2018 miscarriage, expressing lasting pain, guarded disclosure, and recorded family pregnancy-surprise reactions before the loss.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

My son genuinely believed it was real': Parents are letting little kids play with AI. Are they wrong?

Generative AI chatbots engage preschool children deeply, offering personalized interaction, stories, and images that can both assist and unsettle parents.
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fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Pediatrician Says This 1 Thing Is The Biggest Factor That Shapes Children ... And It's Not What Most Parents Think

A child's long-term outcomes are shaped more by neighborhood, peer groups, community, and genetics than by daily parental control.
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fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

'Clueless' Turns 30 and Still Speaks to Divorce

Divorce does not end parent-child relationships; committed co-parenting and tailored parenting plans keep both parents involved, reduce conflict, and support children's thriving.
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fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

9 Feeding Products That Turn Weaning Into A First Step Toward Independence

Baby-led weaning promotes oral-motor development and hand-eye coordination while involving babies in family meals; purpose-built feeding tools reduce mess and caregiver stress.
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fromIndependent
1 week ago

'We had a home birth for our second girl - it cost us 4,500 and I don't regret it for a minute'

After a rushed, traumatic first hospital birth, a Clare mother chose a researched home birth for her second child and shared experience-based advice for others.
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fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Scary Mommy 2025 Readers' Choice Awards Best Car Seats

Fifteen recommended car seats offer vetted options prioritizing safety and durability to simplify selection for expectant parents.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Ex Has a Specific Complaint About My Fiance and How He is Talks to Our Boys. Am I Too Smitten to See It?

Tom insists that Cyrus is a "toxic male influence" on the boys. I can't tell if this is as big an issue as he claims, and I don't know what's right. Cyrus and I have been together for three years. He's loving but more conventional. We share the same core values and votes. He's kind and generous: he'll stop for a stranger with a flat on the freeway, he'll break up a homophobic incident in a bar.
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fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

EXCLUSIVE: 'Scrubs' Star John C. McGinley Is a Fighter. His Son with Down Syndrome Is His Favorite Cause

John McGinley prioritizes devoted, active parenting for his three children, especially supporting his son Max who was born with Down syndrome and related health challenges.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I Hated It When Older Colleagues Did This. Now I'm Doing It, Too, And It Feels So Wrong.

A returning mother struggles with reduced work capacity while a younger coworker covers her tasks, causing guilt, gratitude, and fear of consequences to her pay.
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