Parenting

Parenting

"I was the oldest of six and was expected to parent my siblings. I remember changing my first diaper at age 4 and getting yelled at for warming bottles wrong around 5."

"I feel you! One time my kid realized and said 'So you were born in the nineteen HUNDREDS?!!!' Her mind was 🤯 and I felt old as heck."

Though it may seem obvious what hope is, we wanted to offer a way to define it. Hope is not just optimism; it's the longing for positive change even amid challenges.

"[The Pact] is the perfect opportunity to lay the groundwork for healthy digital habits in the future," says Dr. Nesi. "Having open, honest conversations and setting clear boundaries upfront goes a long way."

"When children enjoy what they are doing and where they are going, the entire family unit is strengthened. Happy, contented children are more motivated, focused, and have greater attention spans."

Students transitioning to college may feel a sense of loss when leaving friends or romantic partners and may question who they are away from their families.

While I'd always done my share at home, my family knew that now I had 'nothing else to do,' which meant I was now asked to do a lot more.

“Curiosity can help kids handle change and face their fears when going to new places and meeting new faces.”

"ChatGPT literally helped me with breastfeeding, and how to decorate my daughter's birthday cake," one commenter wrote under Schmidt's video. "ChatGPT is carrying the weight of my family at this point," another added.

You've held up your end of the agreement, and then some. If your lifestyle or preferences don't have room for Cody long-term, it's OK to say so.

"I'm like, 'Sorry, guys, I'm not doing it.' They don't get McDonald's. I just feel like I don't know what's going on with (the) quality of that food."

If you have your kid on a screen, you're a 'bad' mom - but if your kid isn't sitting peacefully, they're 'annoying.'

Weekly family meetings have eliminated disorganization and last-minute requests. These hourlong sessions allow each member to share their plans and synchronize schedules effectively.

Man showers have emerged as a modern celebration for dads-to-be, emphasizing meaningful connections among male friends during the transition into fatherhood.

My grandparents raised me, and they weren't around much. I was often without adult supervision, and in an effort to protect me, they injected a healthy dose of fear into their parenting.

The mother created a vibrant, personal space after her divorce, yet her son Jack feels unwelcome in the condo, attributing his discomfort to its decoration.

Kylie Kelce has banned shows like 'Cocomelon,' 'Blippi,' and 'Teletubbies' from her home due to concerns over their content and effects on her children.

James believed he acted heroically by calling the police during an assault he overheard. His mother's disagreement hurt his feelings, contributing to their current rift.

Balancing screen time with other activities is important, especially for children who are already engaged in numerous enriching experiences like reading and outdoor play.

Aiden, Jaiden, Kaiden ... any variant of those are, more often than not, handfuls!

The movie served as a sequel to its predecessor hit film, Look Who's Talking, which starred John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, and Bruce Willis, who voiced the inner dialogue of Baby Mikey. The follow-up project had a similar premise, except now Mikey is a toddler who finds himself in the early stages of potty training. He is hesitant about the process, but soon becomes downright terrified after a fellow toddler friend, Eddie, warns him about Mr. Toilet Man - a mystical figure who resides in the potty and needs to be given your pee and poop. That sounds, well, super gross and scary: two very deadly combos when it comes to getting your own little one motivated to use the toilet.

Though we have different parenting styles, my in-laws have always been supportive. It's a tedious thing to invite your parents into the fold of your household's daily rhythm.

Growing up as a twin was tough; my sister was always smarter, faster, and stronger than me. When you have someone who shares your exact experiences and most of your DNA, you're going to compare.

Luke's aversion to food includes a fear of colors, textures, and smells, restricting him to a very limited diet of bland, white foods such as turkey and fries.