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

I'm Dating a Single Mom

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

fromwww.npr.org

5 days ago

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Are you a single mom? We want to hear from you about your challenges and life experiences

Parenting

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

I'm Dating a Single Mom

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

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#family-dynamics

Relationships

Dear Abby: After the split, my son-in-law sent me this email

Mental health

Mom Feels Overwhelmed on Vacation With In-Laws ... So She Leaves. Would You Do the Same?

Parenting

Asking Eric: They insist on having their child piggyback on my son's birthday party

Parenting

Dear Abby: They say I ruined their mother's funeral video

Asking Eric: My wife thinks she's the reason they keep backing out of our plans

Understanding your son's priorities as a parent is crucial; balance between family duties and social engagements can lead to canceled plans.

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.

Relationships

Dear Abby: After the split, my son-in-law sent me this email

Mental health

Mom Feels Overwhelmed on Vacation With In-Laws ... So She Leaves. Would You Do the Same?

Parenting

Asking Eric: They insist on having their child piggyback on my son's birthday party

Parenting

Dear Abby: They say I ruined their mother's funeral video

Relationships

Asking Eric: My wife thinks she's the reason they keep backing out of our plans

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.

more#family-dynamics

3 Alarming Reasons Many Kids Are Having Midlife Crises at 12

Children lack judgment-free zones to be themselves and are overwhelmed by social pressures.

fromBored Panda

Hey Pandas, Am I Wrong For Wanting Basic Kindness And Shared Chores?

Disagreements over household responsibilities persist due to varying work perceptions between partners.

A Mom Wonders If She Was Wrong For Throwing Her Kid A Low-Budget Birthday Party

Kid birthday parties have become extravagant, causing some parents to feel pressured over costs and societal expectations.

#motherhood

Parenting

Is There a Right Way to Potty Train?

Parenting

I've been a mom for nearly 20 years and am raising 6 kids. I still don't feel like I have the hang of this.

4 weeks ago

Parenting

The Strange Mercy & Science Behind The Things We Forget In Motherhood

fromwww.nytimes.com

Parenting

How MAHA Is Changing New Motherhood

Parenting

When Mom's Exhausted and It's Only Monday

Parenting

I was a teen mom - it was way easier than having kids in my 30s

Parenting

Is There a Right Way to Potty Train?

Parenting

I've been a mom for nearly 20 years and am raising 6 kids. I still don't feel like I have the hang of this.

4 weeks ago

Parenting

The Strange Mercy & Science Behind The Things We Forget In Motherhood

fromwww.nytimes.com

Parenting

How MAHA Is Changing New Motherhood

Parenting

When Mom's Exhausted and It's Only Monday

Parenting

I was a teen mom - it was way easier than having kids in my 30s

3 Hidden Reasons Why Your Life Feels Lonely-and What Helps

Global consumer culture has replaced communal living, leading to isolation and unmet emotional needs in parent-child relationships.

fromIrish Independent

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

#child-development

Parenting

Essential Life Skills for Kids

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

Essential Life Skills for Kids

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.

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

Asking for support from family is essential and not a sign of weakness.

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Psychopathic Traits in Children May Not Be Permanent After All

Parents face challenges when dealing with children's extreme behavioral issues.

Traditional parenting techniques may sometimes fail in addressing behavioral problems.

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.

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.

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.

NYC parents

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

6 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.

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.

NYC parents

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

6 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.

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

Meghan Markle discusses her unexpected challenges of motherhood on her podcast, reflecting on her initial visions versus reality.

Dear Abby: I found these photos of his proposal to another woman

When I let him know how hurt I feel about everything, he said, Let me just go back in time, and walked away.

Parenting

#single-motherhood

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.

Single mothers often face unique challenges on Mother's Day, not fitting traditional celebrations.

A focus on self-care and acknowledgment of personal efforts can redefine Mother's Day for single parents.

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.

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.

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.

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

Mother's Day often stirs mixed emotions in post-traumatic parents, blending joy with grief as they navigate their roles and past experiences.

Parenting

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.

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

Family dynamics can be complicated, especially post-acceptance of LGBTQ relationships.

Apologies may not always mend familial relationships, as seen in the letter from 'Missing Her.'

Divorcing When Pregnant or With an Infant

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

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.

fromIndependent

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.

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.

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.

fromwww.nytimes.com

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.

What Happens When Menopause Meets Motherhood

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

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.

fromIrish Independent

Colin Farrell speaks candidly on 'tricky' decision to eventually put son James into long-term care facility

Colin Farrell discusses the challenges of caring for his son with Angelman syndrome, emphasizing the importance of planning for his future.

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

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.

The Blended Family Alignment Blueprint

It's common for blended families to get stuck in survival mode. You're trying to manage logistics, respect boundaries, keep the peace, and raise happy, healthy kids.

Parenting

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.

fromThe Atlantic

Being Disabled Made Me a Better Parent

Disabled parents may face unique challenges but can experience peace in parenthood through adaptability and resilience.

Support networks are crucial for all parents, providing invaluable advice and shared experiences.

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

Itâs critical to recognize that parents may have their reasons for choosing what they feel is best for their children, even if it seems selfish.

Parenting

fromABC7 Los Angeles

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.

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.

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.

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

We rely heavily on our daycare for support. Our monthly childcare bills often equal or exceed our mortgage, creating significant financial strain.

NYC parents

An Early Childhood Therapist Cautions Parents Against YouTube Kids

"YouTube Kids is its own category of screen time...they have easy access to fly through and pick the next thing. Their mind is constantly going, what's next, what's next, what's next."

Parenting

fromVulture

Adolescence Recap: School Is Hell

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

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.

When Pain Becomes Purpose

Childhood trauma profoundly impacts adult relationships and emotional health.

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.

When Pain Becomes Purpose

Childhood trauma profoundly impacts adult relationships and emotional health.

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.

more#childhood-trauma

The Startling Rate of Burnout in Parents of Spirited Kids

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

Mental health

I didn't want to spend time with my children. I was just going through the motions': the pain of parental burnout

Parental burnout significantly impacts mental health, with some parents experiencing overwhelming stress and exhaustion, leading to severe consequences.

The Startling Rate of Burnout in Parents of Spirited Kids

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

Mental health

I didn't want to spend time with my children. I was just going through the motions': the pain of parental burnout

more#parental-burnout

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

North is like obsessed with me now and calls me with her friends like, 'Mom, I love you. You're the best mom. I love you so much.'

Parenting

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.

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.'

A Guide To Helping Kids With Food Allergies

Managing food allergies causes significant stress for parents, impacting everyday life and requiring constant vigilance.

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.

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.

What Every Survivor Desperately Wants But Rarely Gets

Toxic families rewrite history, causing survivors to doubt their reality, complicating their recovery.

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.

fromThe Atlantic

The Moron Factory

Life may often feel overwhelming, but there are always unexpected moments of joy and connection that remind us of its variability.

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.

fromIndependent

6 months ago

Ask Allison: My teen daughter has become so disrespectful - she tells me to F off when I wake her in the mornings

Teenage rebellion often leads to disrespect, but it's crucial for parents to maintain clear boundaries and effective communication.