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Emily Blunt and John Krasinski on what parenting includes: ‘an existential crisis'
The low-profile couple is raising two daughters.
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Mom says cashier scolded her for letting kid eat food in supermarket before paying: Who was right?
A mother said she was scolded by an employee for letting her child eat food from a supermarket before she paid, sparking debate online.
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47% of parents want to be more consistent with discipline in 2024 — This parenting style may help, child psychologist says
If you have trouble setting and enforcing rules with your kids, you may want to try “responsive parenting,” one expert says.
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Internet outraged by ‘Sad Beige Mom' who gave toddler's Christmas tree a ‘total makeover'
TikTok has dubbed a woman who spray-painted her child’s toy Christmas tree with muted colors the next “Sad Beige Mom.”
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Online sextortion crimes against kids are up. What families should know
The FBI is seeing an increase in cases involving children and teens being threatened and coerced into sending explicit images online. News4’s Susan Hogan has tips for families.
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Mom's rant about being late to school gives comfort to ‘trash' parents everywhere
Katlyn Whittenburg’s TikTok video about tardy forms is a rant that’s all too relatable.
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Couple shares bed with daughters 6 and 12. How old is too old to co-sleep with parents?
A TikTok video about a family’s sleeping arrangement went viral, leading to a wide range of comments about co-sleeping.
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Parenting tips from a traditional British ‘Mary Poppins' nanny — from handling tantrums to limiting tablet time
Norland nannies — known for looking after royal children, including Prince George, Duke of Cambridge — are highly sought after and well paid.
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What is ‘Mom Rage' and why do so many parents have it?
When author Minna Dubin experienced extreme bouts of anger so intense that she had to remind herself not to lay a hand on her 3-year-old son, she channeled her feelings into an essay for The New York Times titled “The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About.”
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This mom took her 15-year-old son to the ER. A doctor questioned their relationship
Sage Pasch is a 20-something mom raising a high school freshman and a toddler.
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‘Parenting revival': Amid DC youth crime surge, group aims to help families
A “parenting revival” event held in D.C. aimed to help families who are struggling to keep their kids out of trouble or trying to prevent future problems.
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Parental Revival: DC workshop helps parents struggling to keep kids out of trouble
Parents in D.C. are coming together to beat the stigma of asking for help at home. News4’s Derrick Ward reports on how the group gets parents the help they need.
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Kids in Crisis: Resource guide for parents
Wondering how to support your kids in a world driven by social media? Start here.
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Woman's baby name warning reminds parents to think of their kids' future emails
Samantha Hart can’t wait to take her fiancé’s last name when they get married.
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Who is right? Man with no kids sparks debate after shaming mom at a park
Influencer Mario Mirante was criticized after sharing a story about a mother and son he recently observed at a playground.
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A dad was nervous for his vasectomy, so his wife made him a hilarious gift basket
One Virginia mom had the perfect fix for her partner’s pre-vasectomy jitters: a pun-filled gift basket.
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Are you overindulging your kids? Ask yourself these 4 questions
When your child is having a meltdown in the grocery store aisle, it can be hard to not appease them. However, overindulgence can have long-term consequences.
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The No. 1 thing successful parents who raise the strongest and most resilient kids do differently: Harvard study
Journalist and author Jennifer Wallace conducted a first-of-its-kind national parenting survey with help from a Harvard researcher. Here’s what they discovered about critical parenting, and how it can be toxic to kids’ confidence and self-esteem.
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Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids' are sick
Dr. Kelly Fradin, Harvard-trained pediatrician and mom of two, shares her best parenting advice for caring for sick kids.
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.