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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Made the Best Choice for My Kids in an Impossible Situation. I Can't Believe How My "Village" Is Reacting.

Navigating a difficult divorce and custody battle can lead to emotional and financial strain on a parent.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm Going Through a Bitter Divorce. I Only Want One Thing Out of It, But I'm Not Sure How to Get It.

Discuss equity, tuition trade-offs, and long-term financial security with a lawyer and Certified Financial Planner before offering $70,000 equity in exchange for higher tuition payments.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Made the Best Choice for My Kids in an Impossible Situation. I Can't Believe How My "Village" Is Reacting.

Navigating a difficult divorce and custody battle can lead to emotional and financial strain on a parent.
Law
fromHoodline
1 month ago

Queens custody fight raises judicial conduct questions

Dimitri Bourianov alleges judicial misconduct and conflicts of interest in his divorce and custody case involving explicit communications between his wife and her lawyer.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Why Divorce Can Lead to Sibling Cutoffs and Parental Alienation

Divorce significantly increases the likelihood of sibling estrangement and distance among children compared to those from intact families.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

Stolen Childhoods: Divorce and Emotional Parentification

Divorce can lead to emotional parentification, where children provide adult emotional support, harming both the child and the parent.
more#divorce
Boston
fromBoston.com
10 hours ago

Former DCF worker accused of raping mother of family he worked with

A former DCF social worker is accused of raping a mother he was assigned to help, leading to his arrest and court proceedings.
#child-abuse
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

5-year-old was brutally and repeatedly beaten before he was left dead in a dumpster, autopsy shows

Elyjah Hearn suffered 90 injuries from repeated abuse before his death, ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma.
NYC parents
fromLos Angeles Times
14 hours ago

5-year-old was brutally and repeatedly beaten before he was left dead in a dumpster, autopsy shows

Elyjah Hearn suffered 90 injuries from repeated abuse before his death, ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma.
more#child-abuse
US news
fromLos Angeles Times
3 hours ago

Failed plane and bus trips: How ICE can't bring back man wrongfully deported to Mexico

The U.S. government faces challenges in returning Lazaro Romero León to the U.S. after his erroneous deportation to Mexico.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
20 hours ago

When Survival Replaces Childhood

Emotional neglect influences identity and belonging, while childhood stress impacts emotional regulation and decision-making, but different futures remain possible.
#parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Husband Wants to Force Our Kid to Live With the Source of Her Terror. No Way.

A child's comfort and fear of dogs should be prioritized over the desire to own a pet.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

15 Unhinged Parental Rules People Mocked As Kids But Religiously Follow As Adults

Parents often provide valuable life lessons that become clear with adulthood.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

We Thought the Grandparents Approved of Our Plans for After the Baby's Arrival. Then I Learned What My Mom Really Thinks.

New parents should prioritize their needs and set boundaries regarding family visits after the baby's birth.
Medicine
fromIntelligencer
4 hours ago

Can You Really Choose Your 'Best Baby'?

Arthur Zey meticulously documents his life decisions, including his desire to become a father, showcasing his analytical and passionate nature.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

I Told My Daughter a Big Lie to Protect Her. Over 20 Years Later, I Have to Come Clean.

A mother must tell her daughter the truth about her biological father's release from prison to prevent shock and betrayal.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

My Husband Wants to Force Our Kid to Live With the Source of Her Terror. No Way.

A child's comfort and fear of dogs should be prioritized over the desire to own a pet.
Parenting
fromBuzzFeed
3 days ago

15 Unhinged Parental Rules People Mocked As Kids But Religiously Follow As Adults

Parents often provide valuable life lessons that become clear with adulthood.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
4 days ago

We Thought the Grandparents Approved of Our Plans for After the Baby's Arrival. Then I Learned What My Mom Really Thinks.

New parents should prioritize their needs and set boundaries regarding family visits after the baby's birth.
more#parenting
Law
fromwww.amny.com
21 hours ago

Op-ed | Auto insurance reform won't fix delays in family and housing courts statewide | amNewYork

Auto liability reforms will not alleviate delays in family and housing courts, which do not handle personal injury claims.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

It's like a slow death': a jailed mother and her daughter on why prison is a sentence for them both

Valentina expressed her emotional struggle, stating, 'I cried a lot. I dreaded going to school.' This highlights the profound impact of her mother's incarceration on her daily life.
Social justice
#murder
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Wellesley mother accused of killing her 2 children appears in Vermont court as new details emerge

Janette MacAusland is accused of murdering her two children amid a contentious divorce and custody battle.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Wellesley woman accused of killing her children amid custody dispute

A mother is accused of murdering her two children amid a custody dispute in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
SF parents
fromBoston.com
2 days ago

Wellesley mother accused of killing her 2 children appears in Vermont court as new details emerge

Janette MacAusland is accused of murdering her two children amid a contentious divorce and custody battle.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Wellesley woman accused of killing her children amid custody dispute

A mother is accused of murdering her two children amid a custody dispute in Wellesley, Massachusetts.
more#murder
#family-dynamics
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Help! My Fiancee Is Estranged From Her Family. There's One Member That I Think Deserves Another Chance.

Compromise on family communication is essential, but understanding and respecting differing perspectives on family relationships is crucial.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Stepdaughter Is a New Mom. She Should Feel Absurdly Guilty About How She Got the Baby.

Family dynamics can be severely impacted by betrayal, leading to complex emotions and challenges in maintaining relationships.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 days ago

Help! My Fiancee Is Estranged From Her Family. There's One Member That I Think Deserves Another Chance.

Compromise on family communication is essential, but understanding and respecting differing perspectives on family relationships is crucial.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Stepdaughter Is a New Mom. She Should Feel Absurdly Guilty About How She Got the Baby.

Family dynamics can be severely impacted by betrayal, leading to complex emotions and challenges in maintaining relationships.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

My Wife Wants to Cut Our Son Out of the Will. Her Reason Is Cruel.

Cutting a child out of a will for not wanting children is punitive and can damage family relationships.
more#family-dynamics
Austin
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

I moved from California to Texas for a fresh start. It was much more affordable there, but I was still unhappy and moved back.

Moving from California to Texas initially seemed promising, but ultimately did not fit the family's long-term needs.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 days ago

The people who replay conversations for hours afterward aren't anxious. They're conducting a forensic review they were taught to perform as children, when missing a tonal shift in a parent's voice had real consequences - Silicon Canals

Children raised in volatile households develop heightened vigilance and replay conversations as a learned skill, not a malfunction of anxiety.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

I moved from the US to Korea, where I planned to stay forever then I had kids

Derek Laan's journey from a love of nature to a successful career in business in Korea highlights the importance of language and cultural adaptation.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

I yearned to be a mother. Why did I feel nothing when my daughter was finally born?

The experience of motherhood can evoke unexpected feelings, including despair, rather than the anticipated rush of love.
MMA
fromCageside Press
5 days ago

Tim Means Slapped with Child Abuse Charge After Altercation with Teen Daughter

Tim Means has been charged with child abuse following an alleged altercation with his 17-year-old daughter involving physical violence.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

ICE planning facility for children and families on Pfas-contaminated site

A detention facility for families is planned on a highly contaminated site in Louisiana, raising significant health concerns due to toxic chemicals.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
19 hours ago

Appeals court rules people can't sue over forced abortion under the Adult Survivors Act | amNewYork

Unauthorized abortions are not considered sexual abuse under New York's law, according to a recent court ruling.
NYC parents
fromwww.amny.com
1 day ago

Op-Ed | New York's senators turn their back on parents and children | amNewYork

Democratic Senators introduced a bill to repeal the Federal Scholarship Tax program, aiming to control public funds in education rather than support parents.
#mental-health
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Advice for Living with Grown Children with Mental Illness

Individuals with mental health issues are more often victims of violence than perpetrators, highlighting the need for better support systems.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Advice for Living with Grown Children with Mental Illness

Individuals with mental health issues are more often victims of violence than perpetrators, highlighting the need for better support systems.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

California family's worst fears realized in airport murder-suicide: 'We were crying for help'

Failed mental health systems contributed to a tragic shooting involving a father and son at a Nevada airport.
more#mental-health
#immigration
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Stories of ICE's Brutal Treatment of Children Are Piling Up. The Effects Are Devastating.

Trump's immigration policies are causing significant harm to children and communities, leading to increased adversarial relationships with law enforcement.
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago
NYC parents

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

SF parents
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

She celebrated her 11th birthday in ICE detention. Her wish: that her family could go home

Detained family faces emotional turmoil and uncertainty after fleeing violence in India, highlighting the detrimental effects of prolonged detention on children.
NYC parents
fromSlate Magazine
3 days ago

The Stories of ICE's Brutal Treatment of Children Are Piling Up. The Effects Are Devastating.

Trump's immigration policies are causing significant harm to children and communities, leading to increased adversarial relationships with law enforcement.
NYC parents
fromJezebel
3 weeks ago

Detained Toddler Allegedly Experienced Months of Sexual Abuse in Federal Custody

A 3-year-old in ORR custody experienced sexual abuse, highlighting failures in the system meant to protect immigrant children.
more#immigration
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'Four days of hell in hospital' - Kearns on miscarriage

Missy Bo Kearns experienced a miscarriage and sepsis, leading to a critical hospital stay that changed her life dramatically.
#sibling-rivalry
fromDefector
18 hours ago
Parenting

How Can I Resolve Conflicts Between My Younger Kid And His Older Brother? | Defector

Handling sibling complaints requires a consistent strategy to avoid labeling one child as a jerk or the other as a whiner.
Parenting
fromDefector
18 hours ago

How Can I Resolve Conflicts Between My Younger Kid And His Older Brother? | Defector

Handling sibling complaints requires a consistent strategy to avoid labeling one child as a jerk or the other as a whiner.
more#sibling-rivalry
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Whose is he?': A Gaza father's fight for a child who might not be his

Mohammed Lubbad lost his wife and daughter in an Israeli air strike and is searching for his newborn son amidst the chaos in Gaza.
Medicine
fromIndependent
5 days ago

Parents suing HSE alleging medical negligence of daughter must undergo genetic testing

Genetic testing is required for a family suing the HSE for alleged medical negligence regarding their daughter's treatment after birth.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

If Therapy Feels Incomplete, Emotional Neglect May Be Why

Childhood emotional neglect leads to a lack of emotional awareness and connection in adulthood, resulting in feelings of emptiness.
SF parents
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Santa Clara County workers put on leave amid child welfare crisis - San Jose Spotlight

Ten Santa Clara County employees are on leave following the death of 2-year-old Jaxon Juarez, prompting state officials to increase oversight and accountability.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
6 days ago

A child lost her dad in the Key Bridge collapse. Now, DHS wants to deport her mother

The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore in 2024 highlighted the vulnerabilities of immigrant labor and led to changes in immigration policy.
Law
fromwww.amny.com
6 days ago

Landmark ruling: Prosecutors cannot force domestic violence survivors to waive past-trauma hearing

Survivors of domestic violence cannot be forced to waive DVSJA hearings as part of plea agreements, according to a ruling by the New York Court of Appeals.
Mental health
fromSlate Magazine
6 days ago

My Dad Was Murdered. When People Find Out, They All Ask the Same Question. They Don't Like My Answer.

Anger can be a complex, enduring emotion that transforms over time, often hidden beneath the surface after initial outbursts.
fromBoston.com
6 days ago

Trump administration flies 10-year-old back from Cuba amid custody fight involving gender identity

The child's parent, Rose Inessa-Ethington, is accused of taking the child to Cuba without the permission of the biological mother, leading to a contentious custody fight.
US news
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 days ago

How Money Choices After Divorce Shape Your Child's Outlook

Children learn financial stability from observing their parents' money management and emotional responses to financial stress.
SF parents
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

We Need to Tear Down the Adoption Industry

A US military raid in Afghanistan resulted in the death of a family, with conflicting accounts of the event and the fate of a missing infant.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

The Harm of Parental Alienation

Parental alienation causes children to reject one parent, leading to devastating long-term effects, especially during high-conflict separations or divorces.
#family-disputes
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I have right of residence in the family home - but now my siblings want me to pay rent'

Family disputes and uncertainty have transformed a safeguard into a burden regarding right of residence.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I was given a right to live in the family home - but it's become a legal trap'

Family disputes and uncertainty about children's future have transformed a protective measure into a significant burden.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I have right of residence in the family home - but now my siblings want me to pay rent'

Family disputes and uncertainty have transformed a safeguard into a burden regarding right of residence.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'I was given a right to live in the family home - but it's become a legal trap'

Family disputes and uncertainty about children's future have transformed a protective measure into a significant burden.
more#family-disputes
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Donor Conception Openness: What's Important

Open dialogue about donor conception helps children develop a healthy identity and understanding of their origins.
Parenting
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 days ago

Surrogacy is a great way to build a family. But be prepared for challenges along the way. - LGBTQ Nation

Surrogacy for gay men is often more complex than the straightforward process typically described.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

Have I Taken Body Positivity Too Far with My Kids?

Positive body talk in front of children fosters body confidence and appreciation for diverse body types.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Estranged Parents Wish Others Understood

Estrangement from adult children creates a unique, unresolved grief for parents, marked by ambiguity and a lack of social recognition.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
5 days ago

16 Characteristics Of Highly Toxic Parents

Toxic parenting can lead to long-term emotional and mental health issues for children, affecting their relationships and sense of self-worth.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

Parents of children abused at a London nursery criticize Camden Council for refusing to investigate safeguarding failures, citing conflict of interest concerns.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
5 days ago

Understanding Why Your Child Does Not Listen

Listening is a learned skill for children, not an inherent trait, and requires consistent teaching and understanding of their developmental stage.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families take legal action over nursery worker's abuse

A nursery worker filmed and sexually abused children; 46 families are suing the nursery for dismissing concerns and seeking full accountability.
US politics
fromAbove the Law
2 months ago

Judge Releases 5-Year-Old, Reminding Us How Bleak Everything Is Right Now - Above the Law

Administrative warrants issued by the executive to itself fail probable cause and require independent judicial authorization, prompting release of a detained five-year-old.
Relationships
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Dear Abby: I said I was sorry about my text, but they still won't let me see my grandchild

A grandmother was excluded from seeing her grandchildren after sending an angry text; apologies didn't restore access, and reconciliation may require accepting limited control.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Questions That Keep You Up at Night During a Divorce

Divorcing individuals commonly struggle with uncertainty about their decision, worry about children's wellbeing, and search for meaning in their marriage's breakdown.
SF parents
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'Instead of support, I was met with rejection': Mother jailed for not protecting her daughter from sexual abuse

A woman endured 13 years of rape by her father, with the case presented in court while her mother remained emotionally composed during testimony.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Family Separation Is Systemic and Devastating

Family separation causes severe, long-term physical and mental health harms for children and communities, driven by systemic practices across immigration, child welfare, and justice systems.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Japan allows divorced couples to negotiate joint custody of children for first time

Japan introduces joint custody for divorced couples, allowing parents to negotiate child-rearing arrangements for the first time in over a century.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Why Foster Children Fall Apart After Seeing the Birth Parent

Children in foster care often experience emotional turmoil after visits with birth parents, leading to regression and behavioral changes.
#co-parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Dealing With a Dilemma of Co-Parenting

Co-parenting conflicts often escalate due to misinterpretations and assumptions about children's feelings, leading to unproductive arguments.
more#co-parenting
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