Jan. 30, 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.

so fun!
By Katie Garrity

What Are "Room Parties"? One Woman Recalls Her Parents Unique Idea

"You never knew if your room was gonna be chosen or not."

Down With Love
By Jamie Kenney

Mom Wants To Know If She Should Stay Single For Her Children

A Redditor recently put herself out there after being single for five years & her children have opinions.

Parenting
By Katie Garrity

One Woman Wonders If It's Normal That She Doesn't Track Her Spouse's Location

Safety issue or trust issue?

Ghosted
By Elizabeth Yuko

Why Your Child’s Imaginary Friend Suddenly Goes AWOL, According To Psychologists

And how to support them when Drop Dead Fred dips out.

Drama Club
By Megan LaCreta

A Psychologist Says Friendship Groups Are "Too Much Drama For Teens"

Re:Thinking podcast guest Lisas Damour suggested that friend groups of 2 to 3 are the limit for teens, before drama inevitably hits.

...ouch
By Megan LaCreta

A New Study Reveals That More Parents Are OK With Spanking Children Than Hitting A Pet

Why are many parents disciplining their children more harshly than their dogs?

yes, no, maybe so?
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Wants To Know Why Parents Don’t RSVP To Kid’s Birthday Parties Anymore

"I'm just so confused because when I was a kid in the 90s, we all had ragers."

Flipping The Script
By Jamie Kenney

An Important PSA for SAHMs Is Just What We Needed Today

“You are so privileged to have a person who is willing to provide such a carefree life for you.”

Sorry No More
By Megan LaCreta

A Quick Fix For Girls Who Are Always Saying "Sorry"

Women and girls tend to apologize when they didn't do anything wrong, but an expert shared a simple change you can make to nip the issue in the bud.

Yes, Chef!
By Megan LaCreta

Have A Picky Eater At Home? This Mom Might Have A Solution

It sounds a lot meaner than it actually is...