#parenting

#parenting

AI not only makes my life easier in some ways - it also helps my kids prepare for the world they're entering. AI is inevitable.

The camp's rules limit communication to foster independence and engagement in activities, allowing children to immerse themselves in the camp experience without distractions from home.

The constant barrage of thoughts and responsibilities creates a frenetic blur for many parents, leading to exhaustion and feelings of guilt about not spending enough time with their kids.

Witnesses reported that a man in black quickly snatched a 6-year-old boy from the sidewalk, causing the child to scream for his mother. The boy was released upon the parents' approach.

Lindsay Hubbard shared an update on her apartment transformation, showcasing her efforts to decorate challenging spaces with a gold mirror and pink velvet bench.

Keli Rabon received a text message about flooding near Camp La Junta, which quickly escalated her concerns for her sons, Braeden and Brock, who were attending the camp.

Raising children in France has provided me with an enriching experience—ranging from outdoor activities in stunning landscapes to high-quality healthcare that significantly eases the postpartum recovery process.

The researchers monitored 142 non-parents while they slept and recorded how often they woke up in response to the sound of a baby crying.

As a young father, my wife rightfully assailed me—on many occasions—for failing to enforce our mutually agreed upon 'time out plan' for reining in our children when they broke the rules.

I can only tell you that this is the best way that I know how to be a mother to them.

When our child's fifth birthday came around, we found ourselves utterly exhausted not just from the day-to-day work of parenting, but from the pressure that seems to accompany birthday parties these days.

Vale created a drawing for her mom, featuring Savannah's initials 'SCG' and highlighting her various roles like 'Journalist,' 'Winner,' and 'Mom.' Vale attempted to charge her $5 for it.

"Why are women expected to wear barely-there suits - I'm talking full-on thongs at the children's water park - while men get mocked for wearing form-fitting ones?"

"Parents, remember to think about initials when naming your baby," Graham said in a TikTok video with almost 5 million views. "My son's initials are LFG."

Despite consistent efforts with strength training, improved diet, and increased activity, stubborn midsection weight remained unchanged, leading to frustration and emotional distress during a check-up.

"I am quite literally begging us to stop normalizing this. If you are bothered by babies and kids on planes, you can just remember that you are entitled to a child-free life; you are not entitled to a child-free world."

As a parent, you spend a lot of time in waiting rooms. It starts in the maternity hospital, then the public health nurse, then the GP, the dentist, maybe the school principal a couple of times if you are blessed with an especially terrible child.

Parents experience mixed feelings when school ends for the summer. On the one hand, there are no more early morning wake-up calls, last minute panics over forgotten homework, lost PE kit or the sudden realisation that the deadline for that history project is imminent.

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the foreskin, the loose skin covering the head of the penis, often performed for religious, cultural, personal, or medical reasons.

The only financial advice I got from my mom growing up was: "If you feel like you don't have any money, the best thing to do is spend more."

There's definitely some things, some ads that I'm like, 'Oh, I wish I could have gone back and maybe not done that ad.' But you learn and you go back and you go, 'All right, I'm not gonna do that one again.'

The daddy doll, or the 'dada pillow,' serves as a huggable reminder of his role in our home. It joins us for meals, playtime, and nightly snuggles.

The one exception to that has been the OXO bottle rack that's been with us from day one. Purchased after our initial rounds of baby stuff research, the drying rack had earned the "space-saving" title in nearly every best-of list and came with glowing reviews on Amazon.

As summer approaches, parents often express dread for the break, longing for routine. However, summer can be a freeing time, filled with fun and flexibility.

Leaving the influencer industry was a tough decision for me after 13 years, especially given the investment in building my brand, but change was necessary.

"Really liking most of the trends and hope I live long enough to see how these littles fare in adulthood. I do notice the majority of today's children aren't emotionally regulated enough to use passable manners in restaurants..." - Ream J.

Neurodivergent parents often face overwhelming challenges with their children's schedules and needs due to executive functioning difficulties, which can be alleviated with effective strategies.

This week, I've been reading about crypto crimes and egg thieves and Gap, watching Last Breath and Tires and The Four Seasons, testing the super simple Min browser, learning a ton from The Magic of Code, playing too much Ridiculous Fishing, vibe-coding a tracker for baby feedings, finally winning a Knockout Tour in Mario Kart World, lusting after the new Teenage Engineering scooter, taking photos with Project Indigo, and listening to Star Wars Lofi all day every day.

It feels like you come into the darkness, says Keira, her body frozen. Now I have to count the minutes. That pure joy was gone.

The expectation to write thank-you notes is seen by some as outdated, while others believe a handwritten expression of gratitude is vital for teaching manners to children.