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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

I want to marry my girlfriend, but I'm worried it may upset my young son

I am a 44-year-old man, with a seven-year-old son. His mother and I are divorced, and I moved out when he was three. We share custody; he is with me three days/nights a week including part of the weekend. He is doing well at school and has varied interests. He is a very happy child and the most precious thing to me.
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fromPsychology Today
4 hours ago

I Won't Trade Peace For Your Approval

Protect emotional well-being by setting boundaries; refuse to sacrifice personal peace for approval, using the phrase "I won't trade peace for your approval."
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fromSlate Magazine
16 hours ago

My Son Played a "Prank" on His Cousin. It's Spiraled Into a Disaster I'm Not Sure I Can Fix.

An 11-year-old hid a condom under his 15-year-old cousin's pillow as a prank, leading to a false accusation and harsh punishment.
fromSlate Magazine
4 hours ago

Some People Think Kids' TV Is Way Too Annoying. I Have a Different Problem.

They say three is a trend, the rate of occurrence upon which one moves past the threshold of randomness and into the realm of fixed preference that we often identify as "taste." Levi seemed to like older movies and TV. Levi seemed to dislike newer movies and TV. I sat down to watch an episode of Pee-wee's Playhouse with him, and a hypothesis about why this is the case took shape.
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fromBuzzFeed
13 hours ago

25 Target Products To Solve The Pretty Gross Parenting Problems You'd Rather Not Talk About

4. A six-pack of large reusable, prefold cloth diapers that can be used as diapers (of course) but might even be better as super absorbent workhorses for dealing with puke, leaky breast milk, sweat, or any other spillage that a baby or toddler can bring.
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fromSlate Magazine
6 hours ago

My Dad Remarried Very Soon After the Divorce. Turns Out, I Know His New Wife-And It's the Ultimate Betrayal.

A parent refuses to retrain her toddler from calling her father's young new wife "Grandma," despite family discomfort and perceived motive concerns.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Pushy parents are biggest problem in sports performance', say psychologists

Parental pressure, sideline abuse and unsportsmanlike conduct are harming children's sporting confidence, performance and grassroots officiating.
fromBusiness Insider
21 hours ago

I went over the top for my 1-year-old's birthday party. I just wanted to prove that I'm a good mother, but I regret it.

I rented out a local neighborhood restaurant for her first birthday. We had an open bar, matching outfits for the whole family, a photographer, a face painter, a balloon artist, and even glitter tattoos. Her birthday cake was two layers tall. We had a ton of desserts, pizza, pasta, and quesadillas. We even had a Build-a-Bear instead of traditional goodie bags for each child to take home.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
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If You're A Toddler Parent, These 25 Target Products Are Here To Lend A Helping Hand

fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago
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If You're A Toddler Parent, These 25 Target Products Are Here To Lend A Helping Hand

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fromDaily Mom magazine
2 days ago

F A F O Meaning: What Is It? Style, Trend, & Natural Consequences

FAFO parenting lets children learn through safe, real-world, natural consequences rather than through extended lectures or excessive parental control.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 day ago

Parents, Tell Us The Biggest Mistakes You've Made With Your Kids

Parenting inevitably involves mistakes, and sharing parenting mistakes or regrets can help parents learn and support one another.
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fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

This Mom On Reddit Shared That Her 6-Year-Old Told Her "You're Always Mad"

Parental exhaustion causes frequent snapping, which children internalize as constant anger, prompting parental guilt and a recognition to change behaviors.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

My Sister Makes Money for Her Kid in an Unconventional Way. Our Mom Just Found Out and Is Going to Ruin Both Their Lives.

Warn the sister and persuade the mother not to call CPS; treat OnlyFans as legitimate work that can support parenting while keeping children unexposed.
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The fast-growth entrepreneurs helping kids break their screen addiction

With more than a decade of experience working as a design and tech analyst, Andrew Hogan is all in on the efficiency and ease that tech brings to our lives. But lately at home with his daughters (ages 4 and 18 months), Hogan is grappling with something unwieldy and undefined: how parents, kids, and technology interact, from smartphones to screen time to AI.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

Homeschooling my kids while running my own businesses is not easy. I do it for the freedom it gives us to travel.

Business success is measured by flexibility instead of financial gain.
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fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How to Calm an Angry Adult Child

Using the phrase 'I want to understand you' calms angry adult children by validating their experience, inviting connection, and reducing reactivity.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

Bill Linnane: My kids loved Wendy's but it had the two things I hate the most in the world - queues and disappointing fries

The internet has my children obsessed with US fries and square burgers when the best chips in the world are right on their doorstep I have a relaxed approach to nutrition. Like many dads, I figure that if the kids are eating, then all is well. It doesn't really matter if they are having a Nutella sandwich for dinner or
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fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Mom Shares Toddler's Unexpected Comment After Breastfeeding

A Florida mother breastfed her son for nearly two years; her toddler unlatched, said "YUM!!!", and parents shared affectionate, humorous extended-nursing moments.
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Kylie Kelce Admits She Hates The Phrase "We're Pregnant!"

Succinctly put, Kylie replied, "Who the f**k is we?" "Men can be so annoying," the wife of Jason Kelce quipped, before admitting, "Now I do think I've corrected myself a couple times on this show about me saying 'we were pregnant' or 'we got a positive pregnancy test.' " However, Kylie strongly related to the pregnant woman, saying, "I completely see where this woman is coming from. Also, being on the other side of things, being out of pregnancy, that feels like my brain during pregnancy.
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fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Trunk or Treat Halloween Event at the Lake Merritt (Oakland)

Free community Trunk or Treat at Edoff Memorial Bandstand, Oakland on Friday, October 31, 11:00 AM–3:00 PM.
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fromFast Company
3 days ago

How employers can better support working mothers

Working mothers are exiting or reducing workforce participation due to inadequate employer support—especially child care and flexible remote options—hurting recruiting, retention, and competitiveness.
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fromAbove the Law
3 days ago

How To Plan Your Parental Leave Without Tanking Your Career - Above the Law

With foresight, strategy, and boundaries, lawyers can plan parental leave to take meaningful time without harming professional reputation or relationships.
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fromIndependent
3 days ago

Understanding children's emotions: 'Tantrums aren't a sign of being spoilt or bold - they're a normal part of brain growth'

Tantrums reflect normal brain development; parents can help children regulate big feelings through calm validation, structured routines, clear limits, and developmentally appropriate guidance.
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fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Mom Gets Harsh Note From Daycare After First Late Pick-Up

An hour-long late daycare pickup resulted in a $90 fine, a critical note threatening unenrollment, and strong disagreement about the director's tone and child-safety policies.
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Husband Sent Me Out on a Spa Day. I Came Home to Something I Still Can't Believe.

Let me preface this response by apologizing in advance for what I'm about to advise because I know it will most likely be something you do not want to hear. But right off the bat-yeah, George made a selfish, impulsive, fucking dumb decision. It is honestly one of the most insane things I've ever heard but...I kind of love it? I know, I know-Crazy George doing his Crazy George stuff is a burden to you and your household. But let's look at the plus side h
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

My sister-in-law won't let anyone hold her new baby. It feels extreme. Is it? | Leading questions

New parents may limit others' contact with their infant for health, overstimulation, anxiety, medical, or preference reasons; respond with empathy and respect.
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fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

My 81-year-old mom lives with my tween and me. It's made my son more empathetic.

A 10-year-old's empathy and kindness are fostered by living with his 81-year-old grandmother who serves as an inspiration and mentor.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

Combating Your Kids' Picky Eating

Provide support to kids with picky eating by distinguishing normal versus problematic pickiness, avoiding sneaking foods, and addressing diet culture influences.
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fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

I Found My Kids Smoking a Joint in Our Backyard. They're 7 and 9!

Address underage marijuana use through firm consequences, honest conversations, parental communication with other families, and balanced decisions about peer access considering the child's social needs.
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fromWIRED
11 months ago

The Best Gifts for Babies (and Toddlers!), Tested and Approved by Our Own Kids

Thoughtful, tested baby gifts can spark curiosity, comfort, or joy for babies and provide parents with moments of delight.
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fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

What Happens When We Make Parenting Choices Based On Our Level Of Embarrassment

Parental embarrassment in public often leads caregivers to make choices aimed at avoiding judgment rather than responding to children's needs.
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Our kids only participate in one activity at a time, here's why

Our entire family sits down to have a meal together several times a week. We ask each other questions, find out what's going on in our kids' lives, and share funny stories. Though mealtime can sometimes be chaotic, with bickering and typical exhaustion, we also relish in the limited opportunities we have to sit, face-to-face, and share a meal. We also have some family time on Sunday mornings, attending church together, and the occasional Friday night, where we can watch a movie.
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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Everything You Wanted to Know About Curiosity But Didn't Ask

Curiosity persists throughout adulthood but shifts inward; strategic questions, humility, and small interventions restore candid curiosity and counter fake urgency.
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fromScary Mommy
4 days ago

Haley Pepper Knows You Need A Giggle, Too

Haley and Taybor Pepper balance NFL life, parenting two young children, and Haley's social media advocacy promoting motherhood, marital support, and reproductive choice.
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fromAll Singles And Married
5 days ago

15 Signs You Are Present in the House but Absent in Your Child's Life.

Parenting requires active emotional presence, connection, and attention, not merely providing material needs or enforcing rules.
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fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

Parenting Currency Exchange Rates

Parenting multiplies small tasks into many larger inconveniences, turning routine child care into disproportionate time, effort, and personal sacrifices.
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

Why America's childcare crisis hits night-shift and early-morning workers the hardest

Melinda Turner starts her day at 3:30 a.m., and within 30 minutes, wakes her 8-year-old daughter for school. She packs their bags and by 5 a.m., heads out to drop her child at an in-home day care - one of the few providers in her area that opens before dawn. Turner, a single mother, then drives to her early shift at a manufacturing job.
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fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

My 3 kids are all 5 years apart. The age gap brings benefits and challenges.

Spacing three children five years apart enables focused infant care, sustained sibling play, and requires flexibility to manage varying developmental stages and evolving parenting tools.
fromThe Week
4 days ago

'It's not normal for parents to raise their children in isolation'

Modern people "like to imagine ourselves as autonomous individuals, but in the natural human life cycle we spend a large proportion of our lives dependent on others," said Louise Perryn. "We often feel a longing for something like a village," especially "college-educated, relatively affluent Americans who moved away from their extended families in pursuit of career opportunities." Yet "even though forming communities" would "solve many economic and practical problems," particularly in raising children, few people actually "make the attempt."
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fromTiny Buddha
5 days ago

The Enormous Cost of Being the One Who Holds Everything Together - Tiny Buddha

This work has many names to me: mental load, emotional labor, logistical labor and, especially, narrative labor (the effort of constantly explaining myself, justifying choices, making life make sense for everyone else). It's the work that says, "I'll just do it; it's quicker." Or, "It's fine, I'll figure it out" Or, "No one else will remember, so I'll make a list."
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fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

Spotify was my personal nightmare for kids. Finally, it's getting parental controls.

Spotify is adding parental controls for Family accounts to block videos, podcasts, and explicit content allowing parents to manage kids' listening.
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fromBuzzFeed
5 days ago

32 Target Baby Products That You're About To Get Some Serious Use Out Of

Modular, multifunctional, and space-saving children's products—drawer organizers, a convertible play sofa, and a 7-in-1 high chair—improve storage, play versatility, and longevity.
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fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Parenting Confession of the Week: My Favorite Part of the Day Is When the Kids Go to Sleep

Parents often feel relief and joy when children sleep, balancing deep love for their kids with appreciation for quiet, restorative alone time and self-compassion.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Don't Let Your Teenager Ruin Your Marriage

Teenagers commonly create family stress, and differing parental responses can polarize parents, threatening effective parenting and the couple's relationship.
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fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

I Love My Kids, But Sometimes I Can't Stand Being A Mother

Chronic sleep deprivation and overwhelming parental responsibilities cause persistent irritability and identity strain despite love for children.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Why Kids Can't Handle Airplane Flights

Teach children self-soothing, model calm regulation, and set predictable limits to build tolerance for discomfort and reduce flight-related meltdowns.
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fromTODAY.com
5 days ago

Adults Are Sharing Things Their Parents Did That Gave Them a Close Relationship

Small, consistent gestures—listening, showing up, and openly expressing love—create enduring, unforgettable parent-child bonds.
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

When a Mother Catfishes Her Daughter

The 2025 Netflix documentary, UnKnown Number: The High School Catfish, depicts the true story of a mother in Michigan who shockingly barrages her teenage daughter with vicious text messages for nearly two years. The texts, sometimes up to 50 per day, included death threats, sexually explicit messages, and even a directive to the daughter to kill herself. Why would a mother do such a thing?
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fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

You Should Only Be Reaching Out To Your College-Aged Kid Once A Week

Weekly, positive check-ins with college students and avoiding questions that solicit negative details support adjustment and reduce homesickness.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Predictable Growth-Focused Changes in Twin Relationships

Twins start extremely close, gradually develop individuality through separations, face identity shifts in adolescence, and often return to early closeness in senior years.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Asking Eric: Am I the bad guy if I give gifts to only one of the siblings?

Gift-giving is an extension of a relationship and an expression of feeling. Thank you is not a phrase that has passed out of the lexicon. But we don't give to receive thanks. However, if you're feeling the relationship is one-sided, maybe it's time to change the mode of communication. That communication is key here. If you want to hear from the other grandchildren more, you can say so.
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fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Do Men Not Hear Crying Babies?

Men are slightly less likely than women to awaken to quiet crying sounds but are just as likely as women to awaken to louder crying sounds. The researchers found a very slight difference at the lowest decibel level (33 to 44 decibels-which is a little bit louder than a whisper), with women being 14 percent more likely than men to awaken to both crying sounds and alarms at this level.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week 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
1 week ago

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

Multigenerational co-residence during postpartum and the pandemic provided crucial childcare, practical help, and strengthened family bonds despite challenges.
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fromBuzzFeed
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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 week 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 week 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 week 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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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

How The Verge and our readers manage kids' screen time

Most parents set screen rules but vary widely in enforcement; token-based barter systems help families balance screen time with chores and other activities.
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fromBusiness Insider
1 week 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 week 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 week 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
1 week 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.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Daughter Is a Mean Girl. But My Wife's Idea for "Punishment" Will Hurt Us All.

Using a family pet as punishment for one child's wrongdoing is cruel and harms innocent animals and the rest of the family.
fromScary Mommy
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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
1 week 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.
fromTODAY.com
1 week 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
1 week 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.
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