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fromTODAY.com
9 hours ago

Walton Goggins' Son: What He's Shared About Augustus

Walton Goggins treasures fatherhood with his 14-year-old son Augustus, celebrates his New Year's Day birthday, and regards parenting as his greatest privilege.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
11 hours ago

I attended an academically rigorous magnet high school. I loved it, but I wanted something different for my daughter.

A parent prioritized their child's fit and eased childhood over replicating their own rigorous magnet-school experience, allowing the child to choose a public IB program.
fromTODAY.com
13 hours ago

EXCLUSIVE: Jonathan Haidt Gives Advice on How To Get Kids Off Screens

The general attitude was, 'Well, what are you going to do? The technology is here to stay. This is the way the kids connect. You can't fight the future,' Haidt tells TODAY.com after his broadcast appearance on Sept. 11. He has been advocating for a play-based childhood rather than a phone-based one.
Digital life
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
16 hours ago

I gave my daughter a cellphone when she was 8. I still don't think they belong in schools.

Phones should be banned during school hours because they hinder focus, social connection, health, and safety despite being useful for family communication.
fromSlate Magazine
18 hours ago

What's the Best Way to Tell Kids About Divorce?

This week,a listener asks for help navigating one of parenting's most delicate moments: how to tell kids about divorce. Zak, Elizabeth, and Lucy share advice on language that reassures, pitfalls to avoid, and ways to keep the focus on love and stability. Plus, triumphs and fails: Friday night plans go awry, shoe shopping mishaps, and a school drop-off turns into a win.
Parenting
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Sophie White: While preparing for my first adults-only holiday in years, the parenting gods sent me into a nosedive of disaster

A parent is flying alone for five days while three children remain in Ireland, experiencing relief, disbelief, and complex childcare logistics.
fromTODAY.com
1 day ago

Drew Barrymore Shares 1 Piece of Advice She's Passing Down to Her Kids: 'It Changed My Life Forever'

"If you're not good to someone, you will not only ruin their day, but guess what: You're going to feel really bad about yourself. So nix that behavior. "And I've taught them that if you clean up after yourself, you're going to have more calmness in your space," she added. "Your head is as messy as your room is. Someone said that to me, and it changed my life forever."
Television
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

The Answer To Every Back-To-School Problem Can't Be To "Just Homeschool"

Homeschooling suits some families but is not a universal solution; recommending it as a quick fix ignores family circumstances, underlying issues, and practical feasibility.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

My kids swear and don't say 'please' or 'thank you.' I don't care.

Neurodivergent children may not show typical social niceties, and parental acceptance of that behavior is more important than forcing polite performance.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Our Son Destroyed Our Neighbor's Expensive Prized Possession. My Wife and I Disagree About Who Should Pay.

A 10-year-old should learn financial responsibility by repaying for damages from allowance to understand real-world consequences rather than being excused for accidents.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Deaf review a young mother's struggles to be heard

Far from the Tree, Andrew Solomon's brilliant nonfiction book about parenting children different from oneself, offers the useful distinction between vertical and horizontal identities. Vertical identities are inherited a family name, an ethnicity, or a nationality; horizontal identities are qualities that define us which parents may have nothing to do with, such as the kinship people with autism feel with one another, or being gay or deaf.
Film
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Yes, You Can Teach Siblings Empathy

Parents can teach empathy in children, fostering perspective-taking, reducing sibling conflict and aggression, and building warmer, trusting relationships across the lifespan.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

The Girl With Two Heads

Twins are distinct individuals who require encouragement of individuality and self-reliance to avoid harmful over-identification and adjustment problems.
fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

Erin and Ben Napier Share Their 'Unpopular' Rule for Children's Birthday Parties

HGTV favorites Ben Napier and Erin Napier agree on a few things: Great Pyrenees are the best dogs, there's no place like Laurel, Mississippi, and warm colors have the power to make any home feel instantly cozy and welcoming. According to Ben, they are also decidedly "anti-giant birthdays" for their daughters, Helen, 7, and Mae, 4. At the girls' school, classroom parties require inviting every child. The Napiers prefer to keep celebrations small and intimate
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fromTODAY.com
2 days ago

No, It's Not a Wig: Baby's Bodacious Hair Turns Heads

"He was born ready for a haircut," Yanez, who lives in Oregon, tells TODAY.com. Noah, who is 5 months old, has piles of beautiful thick hair, which his many admirers can see in videos his mom posts on TikTok. One video of Noah, sitting in a bouncer with morning bedhead, is giving "big hair, don't care" energy. "My five-month old with fluffy hair," Yanez wrote as a caption.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

Back-to-School Struggles

When my oldest son Edwin first started preschool, it was incredibly stressful. He was about 3, and it was the first time in a big classroom for him. As a sensitive, quiet child, he was very upset on the first day. He cried and clung to me, and it broke my heart to see his little hand reaching for me with tear-soaked eyes as I left him there. Needless to say, I cried too.
Parenting
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago

I helped my son face failure then he thrived

Frame failure as a learning opportunity and emphasize deliberate practice and effort to improve skills rather than protecting children from setbacks.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 days ago

Harriette Cole: It was funny when we googled my new boyfriend, and then it wasn't

If discrepancies arise about someone's family or life, ask them directly and assess whether their values match yours before ending contact.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

5 Strategies to Help Sensitive Children Overcome Shame

Highly sensitive children feel more deeply, are often shamed, and need validation and nurturing rather than criticism.
fromApartment Therapy
3 days ago

I Tried the "Hushing the House" Method on My Dining Room, and Now It's So Decluttered

I'm not talking about the clutter in an everyday way (like shoes piled by the front door, or mail all over the kitchen counter), but the things that we've intentionally filled our home with (like decorative plates and photos). Sometimes I forget that all of that stuff is creating noise in the background of our home, making it feel loud and messy even on those rare occasions when it's clean.
Design
#back-to-school
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

A Dad Complained That His Wife's Life Is "Cooler" Than His & People Had Thoughts

My wife works two days a week, one weekend day and one weekday, while I work full time making the large majority of our income. Her job is very important (medical field), and she is a great mom, does a ton of housework, and is all around a wonderful person. I'm fully taking all of that into account when I vent here,
Relationships
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

11 Baby Things I Still Tote Around Even Though My Kids Are Big

Keep versatile, practical items—baby wipes, Boogie Wipes, backup underwear, Ziploc bags, and crayons—in the car for quick cleanup, comfort, and emergency needs.
#family-travel
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

Pediatrician Reveals 5 Things Parents Apologize For ... But Shouldn't

Pediatricians do not judge common, everyday parenting lapses and prioritize practical, compassionate care over small perceived mistakes.
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Parents, Adolescents, and the Power of Regret

Looking back, most parents and adult children are going to have some regrets about their adolescent time together. They may regret what they did (commission) or didn't do (omission)-mistakes made or opportunities missed. Commission regrets might be: "I wish I hadn't lied to them about so much and grown so far away." Dishonesty costs intimacy, creating distance from distrust. Or: "We held onto her too tight when we should have done more letting go!" Their need to control delayed important youthful learning from life experience.
Parenting
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

5 Facts About Belonging as Kids Go Back to School

Belonging is a basic human need; back-to-school transitions often trigger belonging uncertainty for students, parents, and teachers, requiring supportive action to reduce isolation.
fromTODAY.com
3 days ago

Parenting Confession of the Week: I Hate Playing Barbies

The "but" is the problem. As the great philosopher Pee-Wee Herman once said, "Everyone I know has a big 'but.'" "It's not about the Barbies. The problem here is guilt," says Eve Rodsky, the author of "Fair Play" and "Find Your Unicorn Space," which is all about making time for creativity and your own passion projects as an adult. " Mother's guilt, and not feeling like you're enough as a parent."
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Parents, don't panic over porn! Here's how to have an age-appropriate and shame-free talk with your kids | Jess Melendez

For many parents, that knowledge can spark panic: What if this is the first place my child learns about sex? What if they think that's what real intimacy looks like? Here's the good news: you don't need to panic, but you do need to prepare. The truth is, your child will be exposed to ideas about sex, whether through peers, media or yes, pornography. And it will happen long before you'd ideally want it to.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Wife Pulled a Ridiculous Stunt at Disneyland-And Tormented the Entire Family

We had only been there for a little over an hour. Alicia was extremely upset and said it wasn't fair that she had to be punished as well because her sister was acting up. When I suggested to Jane that Alicia had a point and that she take Annie home and come back for Alicia and me, she responded that she was taking both girls, and I was welcome to order an Uber to get home if I wanted to stay.
Parenting
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

'I Wasn't Very Happy': Boy Who Had Ball Yanked by 'Phillies Karen' Breaks Silence

I jumped out of my skin when the woman got in his face and demanded he fork over the Harrison Bader home run ball. I'm literally leaning back as she's in my face, yelling and yelling and yelling, and I pretty much just wanted her to go away. I had a fork-in-the-road, either, you know, do something I was probably going to regret, or, be dad and show him how to de-escalate the situation. So that's where I went.
US news
Science
fromThe Atlantic
4 days ago

Seven Sunday Reads

People carry relatives' cells; AI competes with college grads; political and cultural figures deepen division; early rising and parenting choices influence life.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 days ago

The diagnosis sounded like a life sentence

A child's ADHD diagnosis initially causes fear and guilt but revealing unique strengths leads to appreciation and more caring parenting.
#school-lunch
Parenting
fromIndependent
6 days ago

From paying for chores to savings accounts - practical steps every parent can take to teach their children about money

Teach children budgeting, saving, and financial responsibility so they understand school-year expenses and why certain purchases cannot be afforded.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

I've Discovered What It Takes to Transform My Husband Into "Superdad." If Only He Were Like This All of the Time.

A father who acts performatively around other dads but less so at home can create partner frustration despite being caring and competent.
#work-life-balance
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

This Mom Says We Need To Call Out Our Kids For Being Annoying More

Parents should tell children when behavior is annoying to build social awareness and encourage considerate public behavior.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

"I'm Always Stoned On Family Vacations" & 20 Other Mom Confessions

Parents carry private confessions from small deceptions to deep anxieties, and sharing them reveals commonality, relief, and the message that no one is alone.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
6 days ago

Who is 'Coop on a Stoop'? Why People Can't Get Enough of this 1-Year-Old's Morning Routine

An 18-month-old boy's simple morning stoop routine became a viral TikTok phenomenon, drawing millions of likes and hundreds of thousands of followers.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago

Reading, From Cradle to Classroom

Reading aloud from birth is one of the most powerful predictors of literacy and school success. More than a warm bedtime ritual, it's a daily act that wires a child's brain for language, strengthens bonds with caregivers, and sparks a love of learning. Yet, headlines warn of trouble. A recent study reveals that only 41 percent of children between birth and age 4 are read to frequently, a dramatic drop from 64 percent in 2012.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Husband Can't Accept Our Son Won't Play Football. His Latest Bribe Is Ridiculous.

My husband "Trent" and I have a 14-year-old son, "Michael," who started high school last month. Michael is attending the same high school Trent went to where he was the star of the football team. Trent has been pressuring our son to try out for football since practically the day he graduated from junior high. Michael did not try out-he's into lacrosse-and Trent has ratcheted up the pressure, trying to convince him there's still time for him to join (there isn't). He's even gone so far as to offer to buy him a car when he's old enough to drive if he play football! Michael is really beginning to tire of his dad's pestering, but his objections go in one ear and out the other with Trent. What can I do to get through to my husband that our son already has a sport he enjoys?
Parenting
fromFatherly
6 days ago

How To Get Fantastic Sleep

For the kids, there's a lot to love. There are the action montages, a bright retro futuristic setting, a visual style that is gee-whiz superhero cool, but in a comic way - shiny and light and not over the top. The movie is just more palatable for kids than most other Marvel movies, emotionally and cognitively. The superheroes are relatable as family but they also play the part of role models well, interacting with and caring deeply about the public they serve.
Film
fromScary Mommy
6 days ago

Scary Mommy 2025 Readers' Choice Best Canned Cocktails

We get it: parenting is endless and extremely hard work. You'd be forgiven if you need a cocktail or two to wind down your day. But who has time to make said cocktail? Approximately no mothers. That's when you call in the big guns, aka the canned cocktail aficionados to do the work for you. Our faves include everything from bloody marys (sometimes they help on those early Saturday morning baseball games?) to espresso martinis (because we all like to be fancy sometimes).
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Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago

My younger daughter was excited to go to preschool full-time. The transition was not so easy for me.

A parent experiences unexpected grief when a younger child starts preschool, prompting reflection, guilt, and ultimately self-compassion.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 days ago

Harriette Cole: How can I tell my uncle he's damaging his kid?

Confront a judgmental parent privately, acknowledge their efforts, point out harmful public berating, and support the child as a consistent peer cheerleader to reduce emotional harm.
#motherhood
Parenting
fromFatherly
1 week ago

How To Make Summer Memories That Stick

Lasting childhood memories come from challenging Type 2 experiences that push limits, create retellable stories, and teach durable lessons.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
1 week ago

27 Common But "Admittedly Horrible" Parenting Choices People Ended Up Regretting Later In Life

Common parenting mistakes include failing to listen, preventing children from experiencing sadness, and over-coddling, which hinder emotional regulation and resilience.
Remodel
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Kylie Kelce Reveals What She Saw the First Time She Walked Into Jason's Bachelor Pad

Jason Kelce's bachelor pad initially consisted of only a bed, Christmas lights, no dresser or overhead lighting, and improvised furnishings like a lamp-table.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Jenna Bush Hager's Kids Wave Flags In Sweet Back-to-School Photo

"I made them hold those signs,"
Television
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 week ago

Raise Loving Siblings: Help Them Be Friends With Each Other

Nurturing sibling bonds through patience, consistency, and support builds lifelong friendship, mutual respect, and a stable family foundation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Raise Confident Children

Model self-care by setting consistent boundaries, teaching children to say no, and showing that responsible self-care prevents overcommitment and resentment.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Daughter Loves Cats. But Her Obsession Has Gone Too Far.

Limit marker access when used off-paper or substitute easily removable makeup or a non-waterproof eyeliner so cat-whisker play is allowed without permanent ink.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

What Happens When Your Kids Become Teenagers? Adam Scott Tells Adam Brody His 1 Takeaway

"When they become full-fledged teenagers, they don't want you to text them," Scott, who shares two kids with wife Naomi Scott, jokingly says. "They don't want you to text them, and if you do, it needs to be brief and you can't use punctuation, or it'll be embarrassing." "OK, so leave them alone," Brody notes, asking the "Severance" star if he could divulge his phone philosophy with his kids.
Digital life
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Teen Brain Research Hijacked by Beliefs About Adolescence

Adolescent novelty-seeking and emotional intensity do not fully explain aggressive or disrespectful behavior; parenting, context, and accountability significantly shape such conduct.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

I just got my child a landline phone - it feels revolutionary

A simple wall-mounted landline can give a child autonomy, teach phone etiquette, and reduce parental mediation while preserving safety through curated contacts and controls.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Giving the Right Kind of Parental Praise

Some forms of praise can undermine children's resilience and hinder future success despite parents' well-intentioned encouragement.
Education
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Mom Says She Doesn't Care About Her Kids' Grades

A parent's priority is children's emotional well-being, passions, and character rather than academic grades; grades do not define a child's worth.
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Teacher Says Some Of The Most "Atrocious" Parenting Happens At Disney World

This morning, we were going on like the little safari in Animal Kingdom, and there was a family behind us that was carrying [their] screaming three-year-old by his arms, being like, 'You have to stop this. You have to stop screaming. You've been looking forward to this all week, and now you're being such a brat!'
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

A Key Parenting Strategy: Naming Your Child's Emotions

When we talk to a good friend about a problem, we tend to feel better. This usually has less to do with the friend's advice-if they even offer any-and more to do with their simply listening and validating our feelings. This is especially true for children, especially considering how a child's mind works. For kids, it's not necessarily about finding an intellectual solution to whatever problem they're having.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Marriage Effect

When I was deciding whether to have children, in the early 2000s, most of what I read about the prospect was negative. Articles detailed the sleep deprivation, the physical challenges of pregnancy, the sheer overwhelmingness of motherhood. If you want to be happy, these writers warned, don't have children. You might not want to get married, either-after all, marriage, research suggested, mostly benefits men.
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Parenting
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Is remote work a new form of freedom? Or just a different kind of trap?

Hybrid and remote work blurred work-family boundaries, making flexibility both liberating and a source of continuous, exhausting demands for many parents.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Raising trans children in Ireland today: 'I'd be lying if I said I'm not angry or scared for my child'

Actor Liev Schreiber says his daughter Kai coming out as trans 'didn't feel like that big of a deal' - here, the co-chairs of Mammies for Trans Rights share their experiences and some of the challenges they face In May this year, Ray Donovan actor Liev Schreiber talked about how his trans daughter came out to him.
LGBT
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

11 Parenting Trends Millennials Are Ditching In 2026

Simplify parenting tools, re-embrace the word "no", use reasonable time-outs, and stop calling colorful kids' shows "toxic".
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Suzanne Crowe: Dropping my girl off for Electric Picnic had me in a wave of maternal panic, but modern festivals have a much higher level of care

Dropping my daughter off at Heuston Station for the train to Electric Picnic on Friday, I was battling the vicious heartburn which goes with parental worry. We had the usual frank chats about sex, drugs and booze the night before, and now it was time to wish her a wonderful adventure. Cue a wave of maternal nausea.
Parenting
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Mom Gives Husband Simple Instructions for Daughter's Birthday Party. Dad's Response Is Really Something

A husband's misguided attempt to help with his daughter's birthday brought a dumpster for basement cleanout, leaving the mother to handle party preparations alone.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Wife and I Agreed to Parent Our Own Kids. But She's Setting Hers Up for Disaster.

My parents were never upfront with me about financial matters and basically left me flat footed when it came to learning to be an adult. I never wanted that for my son and have been frank about covering the costs of college and his car when he graduates. He has been working since he was 14 and saving half his paycheck. He also is taking dual credit and AP classes. He will essentially start college off as a junior if he plays his cards right.
Higher education
National Football League
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Will Jason Kelce Get a Vasectomy? Here's What He Said

Jason Kelce and wife Kylie are parents to four young daughters and are considering whether to stop having children and get a vasectomy.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Mom Shares 'Controversial' Vacation Rules That Get Her Dirty Looks in Public

Parents teach children navigation and attraction rules during travel to build independence, practical skills, and reduce reliance on phones.
Higher education
fromScary Mommy
1 week ago

Bring Back 90s Dorm Rooms

Contemporary college dorm rooms are highly curated, themed, and expensive, often staged by parents and social-media trends, prioritizing aesthetics over livability.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Wille Geist Shares the Poignant Advice He Got Before Dropping Daughter at College

We spent a lot of time with the family, the four of us, and about two and a half weeks ago, dropped my daughter Lucie off of college, which was a moment,
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fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Parenting Confession of the Week: Hamster Murder (and the Coverup)

Occasional parental lies may be used to protect children’s feelings or innocence, but the choice should be weighed against potential harm and breaches of trust.
Parenting
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What to Do When You Don't Like Your Kid's Friends

Adolescent peer influence grows as independence increases, creating parental dilemmas when friends prompt risky or identity-changing behavior.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

I'm a single mum of one-year-old twins. Could I do a summer of music festivals with them?

Parents increasingly bring young children to music festivals as family-friendly cultural outings and affordable staycation alternatives.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
1 week ago

After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark

A simple, compassionate gesture from a guidance counselor provided emotional support that profoundly comforted a struggling teenager and resonated decades later.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

This Is a Great Time for Helping Children Build New Habits

Establishing lasting habits for children requires time, consistent small steps, patience, and reinforcement over weeks to months for sustainable change.
Television
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago

Savannah and Jenna Reveal How Their Households Changed When Their Kids Went Away to Camps

Co-hosts experienced renewed freedom when children attended sleepaway camp, and observed notable behavioral changes and new family dynamics upon separation.
Education
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Seven Labor Day Reads

Parents and adults increasingly reshape school-related spaces, behaviors, and influences—from dorms and advice to phones, dreams, cafeterias, and adolescent friendships.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Husband Claims This Big Part of Parenting Is Entirely My Job. No Thanks!

I know texting your parents feels as though it should be no big deal for your husband, but asking others for favors is a hard thing to do. A lot of us struggle with this! It's easier for you to ask your parents because they're your parents. Is being the primary communicator what's bothering you, or is it more about the principle of wanting him to feel comfortable asking?
Parenting
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Ask Allison: My teenage son is bullying his younger sister - just like my brother did to me. How do I fix this?

I don't know what to do about the relationship between my children. My son is the eldest and my daughter is three years younger. He is so horrible to her and nothing I do or say makes any difference. He tells her what to do all the time and sneers whenever she says anything. He makes jokes about her to his friends and just never misses an opportunity to put her down.
Parenting
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Kristin Cavallari Reveals She Co-Sleeps With Kids: 5 Key Takeaways

Former reality TV star Kristin Cavallari has sparked fierce debate by admitting that she lets her 11- and 9-year-old children sleep in her bed once a week. This controversial practice was candidly discussed by Cavallari on her podcast, "Let's Be Honest." In a recent episode, the mother of three explained how the tradition began because of 11-year-old Jaxon and his fear of missing out on things-which she said made him a "really hard baby."
Parenting
Parenting
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 week ago

Siblings Fighting Nonstop? Ways To Stop Sibling Rivalry

Consistent sibling fighting harms children’s social and emotional development, but appropriate parental intervention teaches conflict-resolution, empathy, and strengthens sibling relationships.
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

What My Mother-in-Law Did Put Our Child at Serious Risk. My Husband Blames Me.

She had been walking her dog when she came across Harry wandering the neighborhood in tears. He told her that "Grandma won't wake up." She took him home and found Patricia passed out. A nearly empty Scotch bottle (which had been a gift from a client to my husband; we don't drink and were planning to re-gift it) was on the floor. My neighbor called 911, and then she called me.
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Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

No moaning about the teachers and definitely no nudes! How to survive the school WhatsApp group

School WhatsApp groups frequently devolve into petty drama and hostility, so use official channels first and engage with diplomacy, patience, and restraint.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Parents like me are awash in school apps. I'm pretty sure some of them were designed by Satan himself!

They're for things like figuring out bus pickup timings, notifying the school about days off, and keeping parents informed about grades and special events. All of those things are helpful! (It'd be easier to have them all in one app.) But these apps and services are often clunky, buggy, and have confusing design - making it hard to figure out where to get the information you need.
Mobile UX
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

The Data That Will Convince Me Marriage Makes Women Happier Still Does Not Exist

Married mothers report higher levels of happiness than similar unmarried women, suggesting parenting within marriage is associated with greater well-being.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

8 Tips for Supporting Your Children After School Violence

As a psychologist who lives just miles from the Annunciation Catholic School/Church in Minneapolis where a horrific shooting occurred this week, I offer this blog in support of parents everywhere. Our Minnesota summer began with the murders of former Minnesota House of Representative Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, and the shooting of State Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette. And now, the first day back to school for these Annunciation School children begins with violence...an event having ripple effects across communities throughout the country.
Parenting
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

4 Back-to-School Tips Every Parent Needs

Parents can reduce school-year stress and improve family well-being by practicing mindfulness, using CBT tools, and seeking support from other parents.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago

Tanya Sweeney: Surviving the school summer holidays is no mean feat - why are parents so bad at asking for help?

A parent survived their first school summer holidays by relying on several summer camps, but found the experience exhausting and mentally taxing.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in August

To 2049 by American poet Jorie Graham is one of my favourite collections of recent times and rereading it recently was incredibly rewarding. Filled with slippery and existentially evocative lines such as Years pulled their / lengths through us like long wet strings, it had me pointing at some of the pages gasping: I wish I wrote this! (a condition I frequently suffer from, known as poem-envy).
Books
Law
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

After Winning the Lottery, I Gave My Sister a Generous Gift. Now I Want It Back.

Lottery winner placed nearly $1 million in a revocable trust for her sober, formerly addicted sister and now contemplates dissolving it to raise her child.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

Nick Lachey says his parenting hack is about staying on the same page as his wife: 'It's all a compromise'

Show a united parental front and consistent discipline so children cannot play one parent against the other.
Health
fromTODAY.com
2 weeks ago

Mom Creates 'Do I Need a Shower?' Flow Chart for Preteen Kids... And It Actually Worked

A parent used a simple, visual "Do I Need a Shower?" flow chart to turn bathing into a choice-driven, humorous routine that successfully encouraged children to shower.
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Cell Phone Rules Are A Must - But What If You Make Them *With* Your Kids?

"Giving your kid a cellphone is a big deal. It's bigger than it was in the 2000s when many of us received our first Nokia and used it mostly to play Snake and (barely) text our friends (those texts were 10 cents each!). It's bigger than it was even 10 or 15 years ago, thanks to social media. And while it can feel like a protection tool because it allows you to contact your child and locate them whenever you need to, it can also feel like a tool that you have to protect your child from."
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