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fromThe New Yorker
6 days ago

Malcolm-Jamal Warner and the Lessons of Theo Huxtable

Theo Huxtable struggles with the expectations of his successful parents while yearning for a simpler, more grounded life that embraces manual labor and authenticity.
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Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

The Emotional Whirlwind of Mother's Day

Motherhood celebrations can evoke mixed emotions, even conflicting feelings like love and the need for solitude.
Emotional labor and societal expectations complicate Mother's Day for many moms.
It's perfectly fine to redefine Mother's Day according to your own needs.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Our Beautiful Boys by Sameer Pandya review teenage lives at the crossroads

Pandya, an associate professor in Asian-American studies at the University of California, clearly knows this world. He gets under the skin of his three principals, their hopes, aspirations and uncertainties, contrasting these with the ideals and politics of their parents.
SF parents
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago

Managing Expectations About Adolescent Change

Understanding adolescence involves recognizing developmental changes.
Parents benefit from having realistic expectations to avoid overreactions during their child's teenage years.
Parental expectations can be classified as predictions, ambitions, and conditions.
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I wouldn't feed 2 kids at my child's birthday party - but I think their parents are at fault

A mother insists on RSVP compliance for her child's party food, sparking debate about parental responsibilities and expectations.
fromBuzzFeed
5 months ago

24 Annoying Things Rich People Do That The Rest Of Us Are Fed Up With

Adults from wealthy backgrounds can struggle to convey their financial constraints to their affluent parents.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Build-A-Bear birthday party horrifies parents with 'sweat shop' twist

A birthday party turned chaotic when the birthday girl's mother demanded all attendees give their Build-A-Bears to her daughter.
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