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Denise Richards on raising 3 daughters with wildly different personalities: 'It gets harder'

Denise Richards showcases her family's challenges and dynamics in her new reality show 'Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.'

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood

Perimenopause significantly impacts mothers' emotional and cognitive functioning, creating new parenting challenges.

Is Parenting Supposed to Be This Hard?

Many U.S. parents feel overwhelmed, creating a national mental health crisis according to the American Psychological Association.

Kim Kardashian says 1 of her kids spent a year 'mad at her' after her divorce

Kim Kardashian believes her divorce from Kanye West significantly impacted their daughter North's behavior, making her more affectionate.

Kim finds single parenting challenging but embracing the chaos.

My 3 adopted daughters' dad is in prison. I take them to visit him and am surprised by how much we've all connected.

The biological father maintains a supportive relationship with his daughters despite incarceration.

Relationships

People Who Went No-Contact With Their Children Are Sharing What The Final Straw Was

Parenting complexities can arise from past decisions, with deep emotional impacts resulting from disconnection and misunderstanding between parents and children.

Television

Denise Richards on raising 3 daughters with wildly different personalities: 'It gets harder'

Denise Richards showcases her family's challenges and dynamics in her new reality show 'Denise Richards & Her Wild Things.'

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood

Perimenopause significantly impacts mothers' emotional and cognitive functioning, creating new parenting challenges.

Is Parenting Supposed to Be This Hard?

Many U.S. parents feel overwhelmed, creating a national mental health crisis according to the American Psychological Association.

Kim Kardashian says 1 of her kids spent a year 'mad at her' after her divorce

Kim Kardashian believes her divorce from Kanye West significantly impacted their daughter North's behavior, making her more affectionate.

Kim finds single parenting challenging but embracing the chaos.

My 3 adopted daughters' dad is in prison. I take them to visit him and am surprised by how much we've all connected.

The biological father maintains a supportive relationship with his daughters despite incarceration.

more#family-dynamics

fromIrish Independent

1 day ago

Almost half of families going without or cutting back on essentials, warns Barnardos

More than a quarter (28pc) of those surveyed felt at some point they did not have enough food to feed their children.

Public health

I live far away from my mom. When I had my own kids, she was a call away whenever I needed her.

The author's relationship with her mother, maintained through phone calls, provided emotional support during motherhood and personal challenges.

NYC parents

Here's how much I pay for childcare and what I'd do instead if it were free

Parenting

Baby born with rare genetic disorder undergoes eight surgeries in 18 months: 'You have to just be strong for him'

2 weeks ago

Parenting

My 2 kids and I are living with my parents before moving to Chicago. I'm learning asking for support isn't a weakness.

I live far away from my mom. When I had my own kids, she was a call away whenever I needed her.

The author's relationship with her mother, maintained through phone calls, provided emotional support during motherhood and personal challenges.

NYC parents

Here's how much I pay for childcare and what I'd do instead if it were free

Parenting

Baby born with rare genetic disorder undergoes eight surgeries in 18 months: 'You have to just be strong for him'

2 weeks ago

Parenting

My 2 kids and I are living with my parents before moving to Chicago. I'm learning asking for support isn't a weakness.

The Startling Rate of Burnout in Parents of Spirited Kids

Parental burnout significantly impacts parents facing chronic stress, especially those with sensitive children.

My child would use anything as a weapon': the parents who live in fear of their offspring

Erin's struggle highlights the challenges mothers face when their children display severe abusive behaviors, particularly in the context of past family violence.

Is Mother's Day Hard This Year? It Can Be for New Moms

Many new mothers experience postpartum depression or anxiety, particularly on Mother's Day, and it's crucial to acknowledge these feelings.

I'm 41 and a mom to triplets. I did the math and would need 6 figures just to cover the day care fees.

Leila Green navigates the challenges of motherhood with triplets, battling guilt and anxiety while establishing strict routines for feeding and sleep.

I Thought I Was Just Tired. Turns Out I Was Touch-Averse From Overstimulation.

Parents often experience 'touched out' syndrome due to overstimulation from various demands.

Overstimulation leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, affecting intimate relationships.

Parenting

Are You a Stressed Out and Overwhelmed Mom?

The Startling Rate of Burnout in Parents of Spirited Kids

Parental burnout significantly impacts parents facing chronic stress, especially those with sensitive children.

My child would use anything as a weapon': the parents who live in fear of their offspring

Erin's struggle highlights the challenges mothers face when their children display severe abusive behaviors, particularly in the context of past family violence.

Is Mother's Day Hard This Year? It Can Be for New Moms

Many new mothers experience postpartum depression or anxiety, particularly on Mother's Day, and it's crucial to acknowledge these feelings.

I'm 41 and a mom to triplets. I did the math and would need 6 figures just to cover the day care fees.

Leila Green navigates the challenges of motherhood with triplets, battling guilt and anxiety while establishing strict routines for feeding and sleep.

I Thought I Was Just Tired. Turns Out I Was Touch-Averse From Overstimulation.

Parents often experience 'touched out' syndrome due to overstimulation from various demands.

Overstimulation leads to physical and emotional exhaustion, affecting intimate relationships.

Parenting

Are You a Stressed Out and Overwhelmed Mom?

Porn and AI Are the Real Sex Educators

Children are encountering explicit content as early as age 10, often before receiving any sex education.

The prevalence of aggressive sexual behavior is increasing among youth, despite them having less sex overall.

#motherhood

fromwww.newyorkfamily.com

Parenting

Moms reveal what parenting advice they would give themselves if they could go back in time

Parenting

A look into maternal ambivalence | amNewYork

Parenting

How MAHA Is Changing New Motherhood

Parenting

Meghan Markle admits being mom to Archie and Lilibet is not what she 'envisioned'

Parenting

When Mom's Exhausted and It's Only Monday

6 months ago

Digital life

Opinion | Nightbitch' Dares to Suggest That Motherhood Might Be Fun

fromwww.newyorkfamily.com

Parenting

Moms reveal what parenting advice they would give themselves if they could go back in time

Parenting

A look into maternal ambivalence | amNewYork

Parenting

How MAHA Is Changing New Motherhood

Parenting

Meghan Markle admits being mom to Archie and Lilibet is not what she 'envisioned'

Parenting

When Mom's Exhausted and It's Only Monday

6 months ago

Digital life

Opinion | Nightbitch' Dares to Suggest That Motherhood Might Be Fun

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

Parents of a child with a rare, unnamed genetic condition face profound emotional challenges and seek connection with others in similar situations.

Parenting

Being Disabled Made Me a Better Parent

fromwww.bbc.com

'I'm going to outlive our child, there are no words'

Parents of a child with a rare, unnamed genetic condition face profound emotional challenges and seek connection with others in similar situations.

Parenting

Being Disabled Made Me a Better Parent

more#support-networks

Parenting Education for Mothers and Fathers of Twins

Raising twins is complicated and emotionally draining despite the perception of being lucky.

Understanding and addressing the unique challenges twins face is essential for their development.

Everyday cooking

When It Comes To Toddler Eating, "Expect The Unexpected"

Toddler eating habits can drastically change, and it's common for children to become picky eaters as they grow.

Do I Worry Too Much About My Kid?

Ages 6 to 12 are critical for developing confidence and emotional skills.

Parental presence and emotional regulation significantly influence a child's sense of safety.

Emotional resilience is nurtured through connection rather than constant achievement.

Parenting

An Early Childhood Therapist Cautions Parents Against YouTube Kids

5 months ago

Parenting

I was a parenting magazine editor before I had kids. I thought I was ready to parent successfully, but I was wrong.

Parenting Education for Mothers and Fathers of Twins

Raising twins is complicated and emotionally draining despite the perception of being lucky.

Understanding and addressing the unique challenges twins face is essential for their development.

Everyday cooking

When It Comes To Toddler Eating, "Expect The Unexpected"

Toddler eating habits can drastically change, and it's common for children to become picky eaters as they grow.

Do I Worry Too Much About My Kid?

Ages 6 to 12 are critical for developing confidence and emotional skills.

Parental presence and emotional regulation significantly influence a child's sense of safety.

Emotional resilience is nurtured through connection rather than constant achievement.

Parenting

An Early Childhood Therapist Cautions Parents Against YouTube Kids

5 months ago

Parenting

I was a parenting magazine editor before I had kids. I thought I was ready to parent successfully, but I was wrong.

more#child-development

#parenting

NYC parents

What is 'Maycember'? Jenna and Savannah discuss end-of-school-year madness

Miscellaneous

22 People Got Real Candid About Child-Free Weddings, And Honestly, I Agree With 99% Of Their Points

NYC parents

What is 'Maycember'? Jenna and Savannah discuss end-of-school-year madness

Miscellaneous

22 People Got Real Candid About Child-Free Weddings, And Honestly, I Agree With 99% Of Their Points

Parenting

Yes, Mother's Day Can Trigger You: Here's How to Reclaim It

Parenting

As a single parent, Mother's Day doesn't involve brunches and flowers. I'm dropping off my toddler with my mom for a day so I can rest.

Parenting

Yes, Mother's Day Can Trigger You: Here's How to Reclaim It

Parenting

As a single parent, Mother's Day doesn't involve brunches and flowers. I'm dropping off my toddler with my mom for a day so I can rest.

more#mothers-day

With Everything Else, Why Does May Always Have One Last End-Of-School Cold, Too?

The End-Of-The-School-Year Illness might be the worst of all of them. You suffered through all of fall with your kid pouring snot like a faucet.

NYC parents

Three Questions Grandparents Should Ask Before Offering Parenting Advice

Unsolicited parenting advice is often unwelcome, even if the intent is good.

Dear Abby: I disrespected my daughter's marriage years ago - now she won't invite me to her house

"When she came out as a lesbian, I wasn't very accepting and didn't handle it well. I have since apologized."

Relationships

Divorcing When Pregnant or With an Infant

Divorce significantly impacts newborns and infants, affecting their emotional development and sense of security.

I'm Dating a Single Mom

Navigating a relationship with a single parent involves thoughtful engagement when meeting their children.

Parenting

As a single mom, I took my 3 kids to Disneyland alone. It was exhausting and my favorite trip ever.

fromSlate Magazine

I'm Dating a Single Mom

Navigating a relationship with a single parent involves thoughtful engagement when meeting their children.

Parenting

As a single mom, I took my 3 kids to Disneyland alone. It was exhausting and my favorite trip ever.

more#single-parenting

fromIndependent

The worst part of being a parent is figuring out what to make for dinner every night

Finding diverse and nutritious options for family dinners can become a daunting and repetitive task, often overshadowing other parenting challenges.

Parenting

Georgia dad arrested for leaving young kids at McDonald's to attend job interview - ex-NFL star Antonio Brown vows to help family: report

Father arrested for leaving children unattended at McDonald's during job interview.

Antonio Brown starts GoFundMe to support the father and raise awareness.

Mental health

False Narratives in the Autism Community

NYC parents

Georgia dad arrested for leaving young kids at McDonald's to attend job interview - ex-NFL star Antonio Brown vows to help family: report

Father arrested for leaving children unattended at McDonald's during job interview.

Antonio Brown starts GoFundMe to support the father and raise awareness.

Mental health

False Narratives in the Autism Community

more#community-support

NYC parents

Opinion | Kennedy's Remarks on Autism Described My Reality

The challenges faced by families of children with severe autism often remain unaddressed in advocacy discussions about neurodiversity.

#community

Parenting

Man without kids wonders why parents 'don't have friends' ... and parents have thoughts

Miscellaneous

The Moron Factory

Parenting

Man without kids wonders why parents 'don't have friends' ... and parents have thoughts

Miscellaneous

The Moron Factory

more#community

fromIndependent

Ellen Coyne: 'Patrick O'Donovan and his cabinet colleagues are probably not overly keen to be the regime that priced Bluey out of Irish family living rooms'

Every year on World Book Day, Irish mothers find themselves caught off guard, often scrambling for last-minute costume solutions for their kids, mainly thanks to authors like Julia Donaldson.

Books

Elon Musk Reportedly Sends DMs on Twitter Offering Women the Chance to Have His Babies

Elon Musk's alleged behavior regarding fathering children raises ethical concerns and highlights custody battles and issues with several women.

Mental health

Going on maternity leave? Don't expect it to be a bundle of joy

fromFuturism

Elon Musk Reportedly Sends DMs on Twitter Offering Women the Chance to Have His Babies

Elon Musk's alleged behavior regarding fathering children raises ethical concerns and highlights custody battles and issues with several women.

Mental health

Going on maternity leave? Don't expect it to be a bundle of joy

How much it costs to raise a child in the US

Raising children is becoming increasingly expensive due to inflation and varying regional costs, prompting families to adapt their financial planning.

A Source Reacted To Reports Of "Tensions Behind The Scenes" Of "The Kelly Clarkson Show"

Kelly was away dealing with a family emergency, and upon her return, some staff reported a change in her previously friendly demeanor, creating tensions.

Parenting

fromVulture

Adolescence Recap: School Is Hell

Adolescence today is more complicated than ever due to social media and peer pressure.

When Pain Becomes Purpose

Childhood trauma profoundly impacts adult relationships and emotional health.

Who are Patrick Dempsey's kids? All about Talula, Darby and Sullivan

Patrick Dempsey values fatherhood as his greatest accomplishment, emphasizing the challenges and rewards of raising three teenagers.

fromtime.com

How I am Teaching My Kids the Value of Money in the Amazon Era

Cherished childhood items hold deep sentimental value, often lost in today's culture of instant gratification.

The author reflects on the contrasting monetary values and perspectives on belongings between generations.

NYC parents

I've returned to working in the office, and it has ruined motherhood for me. My son is now more attached to his nanny.

Adjusting from remote work to an office job impacts mother-son attachment and presents challenges for single parents.