Feb. 5, 2025

Parenting

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he's gotta know
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Never Want A Woman To Ask My Son Who Raised Him

I’ve taught my son how to treat other people. That especially includes women.

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It Can Impact Adults, Too

Does Your Kid Hate Watching Movies? This Might Be Why

Family movie night in disarray? Don't fret, Mama.

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Parenting

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

I refuse to teach my young daughter that having big feelings is a punishable offense.

No Filter

11 Books We Had No Business Reading As Kids

But our parents didn’t care because, hey! We were reading.

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Perspective Shift

Raising My Child In A Top-Ranked Country For Families Changed Everything I Thought About Motherhood

The postnatal care alone is mind-blowing.

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Emotional Support Infant

I Brought My Baby To A Funeral, & It Was Profoundly Life-Affirming

For all the guilt and worry I felt about my decision beforehand, I’m so glad I made it.

Enough With The Snark
By Alexandra Frost

Why Are Internet Moms So Mean? And Why Do We Still Keep Turning To Them For Help?

Polls show a majority of moms turn to the internet for parenting advice (which often comes with judgment).

*Ahem* Listening Ears!!!
By Megan LaCreta

A Parenting Coach Shares The Importance Of Listening To Adult Children

A certified parenting coach says parents who raised their kids to be "seen and not heard" should work on respecting their children's feelings as adults.

lose the 'tude
By Katie Garrity

This Parenting Coach Has Some Key Advice On How To Deal With Your Kid's Bad Attitude

This is a pretty hot take.

Eureka!
By Jamie Kenney

This Mom Has Cracked The Code For The Perfect Date Night

They said it couldn’t be done, but @Abigaellanai has found a win-win-win parenting cheat code.

kids come...second?
By Katie Garrity

This Dad Says That His Kids Should Come Second To Marriage In Family Priorities

"I'm spending time with your mom, and she's first."

Easy Peasy
By Samantha Darby

The Same Advice You Used On Toddler Tantrums? It Works On Tweens, Too

And it’s as simple as it ever was.

Middle Children FTW
By Megan LaCreta

A New Study Found That Middle Children Rule When It Comes To Three Personality Traits

If anyone paid attention to us, you might have noticed.

"Enjoy It Now..."
By Jamie Kenney

Veteran Mom Gives Us The Reminder We Need About "Loving Every Minute"

The days are long but the years are short... but no, really, the days are really long...

Call You What Now?
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Wants To Know AITA For Shutting Down Her Mom's Grandma Name

“She thinks it’s endearing and says she will be sweet as honey to her grandkids.”

hottest take?
By Katie Garrity

Woman's "Hot Take" Goes Viral After Saying Dogs Should Be Allowed Everywhere Babies Are Allowed

"Should we put human lives ahead of dog lives?"