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Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

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
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

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.'
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood

Perimenopause significantly impacts mothers' emotional and cognitive functioning, creating new parenting challenges.
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago
Parenting

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.
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago
Parenting

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.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
Parenting

Help! We Generously Offered to Take Over Custody of Our Grandson. We're So Frustrated at How His Parent's Responded.

The grandparents are frustrated about their grandson's schooling and feel unsupported by the parents.
Relationships
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

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
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

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.'
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood

Perimenopause significantly impacts mothers' emotional and cognitive functioning, creating new parenting challenges.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
8 hours ago

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.
fromSlate Magazine
4 weeks ago
Parenting

Help! We Generously Offered to Take Over Custody of Our Grandson. We're So Frustrated at How His Parent's Responded.

The grandparents are frustrated about their grandson's schooling and feel unsupported by the parents.
more#family-dynamics
#single-parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Parenting

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

Family vacations can be transformative for children's experiences, but can also present challenges for parents, especially those with children with disabilities.
fromBusiness Insider
2 days ago
Parenting

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

Family vacations can be transformative for children's experiences, but can also present challenges for parents, especially those with children with disabilities.
more#single-parenting
fromIndependent
4 days ago
Parenting

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

Meal planning is a challenging and ongoing task for parents, often more so than other parenting issues.
#community-support
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

False Narratives in the Autism Community

People on different ends of the autism spectrum have more in common than they realize.
The autism community needs to unite for better funding and practical research.
Infighting within the autism community detracts from progress.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
1 month ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
6 days ago
Mental health

False Narratives in the Autism Community

People on different ends of the autism spectrum have more in common than they realize.
The autism community needs to unite for better funding and practical research.
Infighting within the autism community detracts from progress.
more#community-support
#family-support
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

High daycare costs severely strain family finances, often equaling or exceeding mortgage payments.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Parenting

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

Luca's journey highlights the challenges of living with CHARGE syndrome and the enduring strength required from his family.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
NYC parents

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

High daycare costs severely strain family finances, often equaling or exceeding mortgage payments.
fromNew York Post
1 week ago
Parenting

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

Luca's journey highlights the challenges of living with CHARGE syndrome and the enduring strength required from his family.
more#family-support
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

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
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

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

Becoming a parent often leads to a decline in friendships due to time constraints and lifestyle changes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Moron Factory

Life may often feel overwhelming, but there are always unexpected moments of joy and connection that remind us of its variability.
fromTODAY.com
1 week ago
Parenting

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

Becoming a parent often leads to a decline in friendships due to time constraints and lifestyle changes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Moron Factory

Life may often feel overwhelming, but there are always unexpected moments of joy and connection that remind us of its variability.
more#community
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Books

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'

Irish mothers often forget World Book Day, struggling with last-minute costume ideas amid their busy schedules.
#womens-rights
Parenting
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

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

Maternity leave is challenging and often filled with emotional difficulties, contrary to its portrayal as a joyous period.
Parenting
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Mental health

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

Maternity leave is challenging and often filled with emotional difficulties, contrary to its portrayal as a joyous period.
more#womens-rights
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Parenting

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

Kelly's return to the show after a family emergency has led to reported tensions among staff due to changes in her demeanor.
#motherhood
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
1 month ago
Parenting

A look into maternal ambivalence | amNewYork

Motherhood involves complex emotions that go beyond the romanticized narrative, including joy, exhaustion, and doubt.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago
Wellness

15 Dreamy Gifts For Moms Who Need More Sleep

The struggle for adequate sleep for moms begins with pregnancy and continues through various life stages, making restful sleep essential.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

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

Motherhood faces negative cultural perceptions, affecting younger adults' decisions to have children.
fromwww.newyorkfamily.com
1 month ago
Parenting

A look into maternal ambivalence | amNewYork

Motherhood involves complex emotions that go beyond the romanticized narrative, including joy, exhaustion, and doubt.
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago
Wellness

15 Dreamy Gifts For Moms Who Need More Sleep

The struggle for adequate sleep for moms begins with pregnancy and continues through various life stages, making restful sleep essential.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Digital life

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

Motherhood faces negative cultural perceptions, affecting younger adults' decisions to have children.
more#motherhood
#child-development
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

An Early Childhood Therapist Cautions Parents Against YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids may not be the safe option parents assume, as it promotes quick consumption and lacks proper content regulation.
fromBusiness Insider
3 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 advice often does not translate well into real life, as children's reactions can be unpredictable.
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago
Parenting

An Early Childhood Therapist Cautions Parents Against YouTube Kids

YouTube Kids may not be the safe option parents assume, as it promotes quick consumption and lacks proper content regulation.
fromBusiness Insider
3 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 advice often does not translate well into real life, as children's reactions can be unpredictable.
more#child-development
#childhood-trauma
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Barry Keoghan says he 'never trusted love' in 'This Life Of Mine' podcast with James Corden

Keoghan discusses his struggles with trust stemming from his childhood experiences in the foster care system.
fromIrish Independent
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

Barry Keoghan says he 'never trusted love' in 'This Life Of Mine' podcast with James Corden

Keoghan discusses his struggles with trust stemming from his childhood experiences in the foster care system.
more#childhood-trauma
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
2 months ago

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.
Parenting
fromtime.com
2 months ago

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.
#work-life-balance
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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.
fromNature
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Grass-roots pressure grows to boost support for breastfeeding scientists

Supporting breastfeeding mothers in academia is crucial for gender equity, yet many institutions still lack robust policies.
NYC parents
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

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.
fromNature
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Grass-roots pressure grows to boost support for breastfeeding scientists

Supporting breastfeeding mothers in academia is crucial for gender equity, yet many institutions still lack robust policies.
more#work-life-balance
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 months ago

A Guide To Helping Kids With Food Allergies

Managing food allergies causes significant stress for parents, impacting everyday life and requiring constant vigilance.
Miscellaneous
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Is Your Attachment Style "Secure"? "Anxious"? "Avoidant"? The Answer Isn't Your Destiny.

Understanding one's childhood attachment style is crucial to forming strong adult relationships.
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Weddings can be challenging for parents with toddlers, as young kids often find them boring and overwhelming.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 months ago

This Stay-At-Home Mom Says Going Back To Work Doesn't Make Sense In Current Society

Society's expectations for stay-at-home moms returning to work overlook the challenges and systemic issues they face when children are in school.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Education

My son couldn't find friends at his conservative college. He dropped out and enrolled in a community college instead.

My son found his dream college but struggled socially, ultimately leading him to drop out despite early enthusiasm.
#mental-load
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Writing

I'm responsible for my whole family's holiday magic. It's exhausting.

Life changes drastically after a parent's death, leading to overwhelming responsibilities and mental exhaustion.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Parenting

People Are Sharing The Heart-Wrenching Reasons They Refuse To Leave Their Unhappy Marriages

The struggles of relocation, unequal partnership, and emotional abuse contributed to the deterioration of the relationship and emotional well-being of the author.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Writing

I'm responsible for my whole family's holiday magic. It's exhausting.

Life changes drastically after a parent's death, leading to overwhelming responsibilities and mental exhaustion.
fromBuzzFeed
6 months ago
Parenting

People Are Sharing The Heart-Wrenching Reasons They Refuse To Leave Their Unhappy Marriages

The struggles of relocation, unequal partnership, and emotional abuse contributed to the deterioration of the relationship and emotional well-being of the author.
more#mental-load
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

They bought an $800 AI robot for their kids. Now the company is shutting down - and children are having to say goodbye.

The Moxie AI robot, designed to teach children social skills, is shutting down, leaving families to explain the loss of this companion.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Writing

The Indo Daily: 'I kept passing out on the school-run, but I was too busy to be sick'- Melanie Finn on rare colloid cyst that threatened her life

Melanie's life changed drastically after undergoing emergency brain surgery following the discovery of a cyst.
#family-activities
fromVulture
6 months ago
Film

How to Watch Horror Movies with Kids

Finding age-appropriate horror films for kids can be difficult due to varying movie ratings and individual sensitivity to scares.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'My local swimming pool says boys aged 8 and over need to use the men's changing rooms - I think it's lunacy'

Swimming lessons are challenging for busy parents but essential for children's safety.
Current changing room policies at swimming pools may not serve children's or parents' needs properly.
fromVulture
6 months ago
Film

How to Watch Horror Movies with Kids

Finding age-appropriate horror films for kids can be difficult due to varying movie ratings and individual sensitivity to scares.
fromIndependent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

'My local swimming pool says boys aged 8 and over need to use the men's changing rooms - I think it's lunacy'

Swimming lessons are challenging for busy parents but essential for children's safety.
Current changing room policies at swimming pools may not serve children's or parents' needs properly.
more#family-activities
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Health

'There is huge pressure on parents and it's ridiculous' - skin expert on Irish tweens' skincare regimes

Parents of young children are pressured into spending excessively on advanced skincare regimens unsuitable for their kids.
fromwww.scarymommy.com
5 months ago
Writing

Turning 40 Doesn't Have To Suck

Celebrating my 40th birthday with an 80s-themed murder mystery party reconnected me with friends and provided a much-needed personal celebration.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago

Parenting That Is Mindful of Children's Temperament

Understanding children's temperament is crucial for effective parenting.
Developing positive relationships helps parents support children's growth.
Some temperament traits can intensify parenting challenges.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

My Kid Treats My Boobs Like They're His Property. This Has to Stop.

It's important for parents to establish boundaries for their bodies and address unwanted behaviors from children consistently, regardless of their intent.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Cars

Mom of two left fuming in viral video after 'inconsiderate' parking move

A mom's viral TikTok highlights the challenges of parenting with inadequate parking courtesy, leading to a controversial discussion online.
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