Odds are, at some point during this exchange your sister will ask what you’re doing, and why. And THAT my friend, is what you want. Now SHE has started the conversation, and you have to tell her very clearly, and very calmly that you weren’t asked to babysit today, therefore, if the girls are causing trouble or look like they’re going to hurt themselves in front of you, this is…
This 1 Phrase Held My Mom Back Her Whole Life, And I Worry It Will Hold My Daughter Back Too.
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I’ve learned that every phrase reflects a belief system that makes sense for the season and context in which you grew up. For my grandmother, “Don’t ask for too much” represented humility, gratitude and holding on to what she had accomplished with much effort. But it…
"I Make My Kids Do It": People Are Sharing Unpopular Parenting Opinions They Fully Stand By
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If you have kids, you know that everyone and their mother has a strong opinion when it comes to parenting. Well, Redditor Sukari1970 said, “What’s an unpopular parenting opinion that you…
36 Earth-Shattering Family Secrets People Uncovered Later In Life That Messed With Their Minds
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“There was always a rumor that ran around my family that my grandmother was not who she thought she was. My great-aunt always hated her, and the rest of the family would keep my grandmother at arm’s length. The rumor was that my grandmother was not…
I Thought I Was Ready For Parenting. But This One Thing Only Gets Worse As My Son Grows Up.
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“I love you!” I shouted out the car window as my son walked into his first day of middle school.
Maybe he didn’t hear me, or maybe it was an early case of “tween embarrassment,” but his usual huge smile back was replaced by the tiniest of smirks. Wow. That was…
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This Viral Parenting Trend Is Tackling The "IPad Kid" Epidemic — Here's What Experts Think About It
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When asked if she believes more parents will begin introducing their children to older cartoons and TV shows, Isler says, “I hope so! As I mentioned, I don’t think screen time is inherently ‘bad.’ Like everything else, it’s all about moderation…
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Online parenting groups have gotten out of control. In a perfect world, these groups would foster a sense of community and give parents a place to find and offer support. In reality, they are often a toxic echo…





