Parenting
I don’t care what experts say about gender identity — I won’t stop telling my kids ‘good girl’ and ‘good boy’
A study came out this week advising parents not to use “good girl/boy” when praising their kids, and … that’s it. I’m officially done.
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My toddler calls my ex’s new wife ‘mama’ and the man allows it -- am I wrong to be upset?
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Babies born via IVF are more likely to have a heart defect: study
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Moms are hiding $100 gift cards inside diaper boxes with a note about 'deserving the purse' — here’s why
The trend is taking hold in supermarkets and department stores across America.
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Why not 'wanting to see my kids everyday' actually makes me a better mom
A mom admits she doesn't want to see her kids everyday and says it doesn't make her a "bad mom" -- and spending time apart makes her a better parent.
Are parents to blame for their kids’ picky eating habits? Surprising research reveals the answer
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Popular sleep hack for infants could spark 'public health issue,' expert warns
Sleep professionals and parenting influencers have claimed the technique distracts a baby's brain from loud, disruptive noises that could wake them. But a sleep guru is sounding an alarm.
Parents furious after they're banned from drinking at school events: 'Being treated like children'
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"Now is the time to be prepared," Dr. Meghan Martin said.
The key differences between working and non-working parents -- and they're not as different as you think
The survey of 2,000 parents of kids ages 0-6 was evenly split between working and non-working parents and explored the key differences between both groups.
Mom defends letting baby sleep in shower during vacation: 'Number one travel hack'
"When we travel, our baby sleeps in the shower," lifestyle influencer Chloe Molina begins a now-viral TikTok clip.
I gave birth at my friend's house – she sent me a bill
"Now that you've given birth you know how messy it is. It's like a freaking crime scene. No one wants to sit on a couch where someone gives birth."
Gen Alpha kids aren't making friends — new study reveals why
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My mom keeps kissing my daughter goodbye without her consent -- what should I do?
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Parents’ screen time impacts child’s mental health, shock new study finds
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My mom shaved my biracial daughter's head without permission — so I called the cops
A recent viral post on Reddit sparked heated debate after a mom detailed the shocking moment her own mother shaved her daughter’s hair without permission.