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This Is the Anthem All Moms Need To Hear Going Into 2025
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I Tried a New Self-Hypnosis App and It's a Game-Changer For Parents
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Can a Parent Not Like Their Kids the Same, But Still Love Them Equally?
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Mandy Moore’s ‘Not Sustainable’ Toddler Challenge Is Actually Very Common
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The Reason Gentle Parenting Is Hard for Some Parents
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What Are 'Living Room Families' vs. 'Bedroom Families'?
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50% of Parents Say They Use a Driver Tracking App with Their Teens–But Here's Why I Won't
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Is Intensive Parenting Helping or Hurting Kids?
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Eva Mendes Shares the Parenting Habit She Can’t Break and It’s So Relatable
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Being Present for Kids' Events is a Big Deal—But What If You Just Can't Make It?
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Being a Grandparent Is Shockingly Expensive, Survey Shows
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'17 Diapers' Trend Inspires Moms To Share Their Postpartum Realities
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New Survey Says Moms Find More Joy in Parenthood Than They Expected
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Study Finds Girls Want STEM Careers, But Are Unsure if They're Smart Enough
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The Mental Load for Parents Is Real—Here's How To Manage It
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Is ‘Don’t Talk to Strangers’ Still Good Advice? Here’s Why We May Need a More Nuanced Approach
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There’s a New Alphabet Song—Should Your Kid Learn It?
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Kids May Not Be Reading Full Books at School Anymore—Pass or Fail?
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Gen Alpha Isn’t a Uniquely Disrespectful Generation—They’re Just Misunderstood
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Do Kids Outgrow Disney Magic? What Happened When We Took Our Kids Aged 12 and 7
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The Parents Award Program
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Teens Are Stealing for the Nike Zipper Pull Challenge—What Parents Need To Know
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Are Parenting One-Liners Really the Behavioral Mic-Drops We Need?
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We Love Affectionate Grandparents—But Are Permissive Ones a Step Too Far?
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Is This Grandma’s Take On No Gifts for Her Grandkids a Good Idea?
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New Poll Shows Many Parents Worry About Their Kids' Friendships–How to Help Without Overstepping
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Do Kids Belong in Breweries?
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Kids Are Handing Out Business Cards for Playdates Now? We Have Thoughts
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Instagram Launches New Teen Accounts—Will It Help?
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Parents Have Sticker Shock at the Cost Of Raising Kids In 2024
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Ashton Kutcher Says He Parents His Son and Daughter Differently—Is ‘Toxic Masculinity’ To Blame?
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Here’s Why Kids Become Estranged From Their Parents
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What Is a Gummy Bear Mom—And Are You One of Them?
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‘Hurried Child Syndrome’ Is Trending—Here’s What It Means
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PSA: It's OK For Kids to Feel All the Back-to-School Feelings
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No, This Mom Shouldn’t Get Backlash for Staying the Night in Her Daughter’s College
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What Are ‘Thought Daughters’ and Why Are They Trending?
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Should Parents Have to Buy Shared School Supplies for the Entire Class?
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Back to School Stress Is So Real, 60% of Parents Say They're Driven to Tears
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Mom on TikTok Is Concerned Over Her Teen's Low-Key Summer—Experts Weigh In
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The Magic of Making Leftovers Into Lunch
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How to Hack a Better Breakfast
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What is a Finsta Account And Why Are Teens Creating Them?
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This Parent’s ‘No iPad Challenge' Earns an A+ in Accountability Practice
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Are You a Humorous Parent? Study Shows Why It Matters
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6-Month-Old Baby Goes Viral for Talking in Sign Language With Her Grandparents
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Frequent Moves During Childhood Increases Risk of Depression, Study Finds–Here's What Parents Can Do
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This Mom Raises the Bar by Teaching Her Kids To Battle-Rap Instead of Fight With Each Other
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Mom Stirs Controversy After Allowing All Of Her Kids To Blow Out The Birthday Child's Candles
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These Are the Best Lunches for Sensory Seekers and Sensory Avoiders
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These 'Lunchbox Influencers' Make the Cutest Snacks—But Does It Matter?
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Why I Watched 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders' with My Tween
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Want To Get Your Kid To Eat Veggies? Try This Hack
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Are You a Dusty Dad or a Dope Dad? Viral Video Explains the Difference
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What Are Micro-Schools and How Do They Help Black Kids Learn?
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Why Your Teen Should (or Shouldn't) Get a Job
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'Let 'Em In'–Ayo Edebiri Thinks Kids Should Be Allowed in Fine Dining Restaurants
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Why Coaches and Athletes Should Be Teammates In Fighting Mental Health Stigma
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In-Game Chat Features Can Make Gaming Dangerous—Here’s What To Do About It
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How Different Cultures Recognize a Child's Coming of Age
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Household Rules Help Set Expectations for Kids
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How Young Is Too Young to Firmly Discipline a Child? TikTok Parents Weigh In
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How to Raise Confident, Outspoken Latina Teens—According to Experts