Parenting

Parenting

Reality of traveling with twin toddlers. Hilary Swank shares her family travel experience with two-year-old twins, Aya and Ohm, showing how she manages airport challenges.

"I've been increasingly shocked by what she sends him to my house with for lunch. This is now: a sausage roll ... 2 bags of crisps ... chocolate biscuits, cake bars and most recently Jaffa cakes."

In every class, Mr. Smith shares personal stories about his dating life, which has raised concerns about appropriateness, even if they are not overtly sexual.

While part of me feels guilty that we didn't work on the core skills as intended, I probably wouldn't do things differently even if we could somehow do the summer over again. My daughter made significant advances in vocabulary from all of her audiobooks, now using words like "quivering" in sentences.

"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."

After throwing big, afternoon birthday bashes for the past three years and always feeling so stressed, I decided to try something different. 'Come join us for a birthday breakfast from 8am to 12pm.'

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.

“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.

Parents are facing increasing demands on their children's time, creating challenges in balancing rest, education, and family connectivity amid their busy schedules.

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.'

Being a young parent was tough, but I wouldn't change a thing. If you can survive those early years, you end up in the most incredible sweet spot later in life.

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

What makes you think this offer is insincere, made under pressure, or otherwise cannot be taken at face value? If your spouse falls back on, "It's just a feeling I have," dig deeper.

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!