23 Bizarre Parenting Posts That Will Shock You
I’m not sure what’s going on with parenting groups lately, but they’re totally out of control. They’ve gone from helpful and encouraging communities to toxic echo chambers riddled with questionable advice and extreme oversharing. Don’t believe me? Here are the people occupying those groups as we…
People Are Calling Out Things Parents Say That Sound "Helpful" — But Are Actually Super Toxic
August 28, 2025
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“My childhood was generally very happy and in no way abusive, but one phrase I heard quite often, which upset me, was, ‘If only you put as much effort into your school work as you did to [hobbies], you’d get straight A’s!’ It was meant…
Want To Avoid Raising Entitled Kids? Don’t Do These 4 Things.
August 28, 2025
First, when it comes to keeping childhood entitlement in check, it’s important for parents of younger kids to be realistic, explains Aliza Pressman, co-founder of the Mount Sinai Parenting Center and host of the Raising Good Humans podcast. Children under the age of 4…
It was then that Staci went to her primary care practitioner with her symptoms and suspicions, and got further testing done as she shared in her TikTok. She also emphasized how she had to really advocate for herself. “I remember she said, ‘Early-onset…
Disneyland’s Baby Care Centers are a total lifesaver for parents with little ones. They’ve got cozy nursing rooms, changing tables, toddler-sized toilets, high chairs, and even a kitchen area with a bottle warmer, sink, and microwave (which is ONLY for baby’s…
One of the most valuable things parents can do for their children is simply avoid labeling them, McManne said. Labels hurt the parent-child relationship because they get in the way of parents seeing their children as struggling and needing help. Parents start to link certain…
Teachers Are Sharing Things Parents Do At Home That Make It Harder To Teach Their Kids
August 24, 2025
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“Parents don’t allow their children to make mistakes (i.e., not pass things in, or failing something). The parents will push for us to take late assignments and work harder than their child to make them pass.”
—Jess A, 45, Nova Scotia, Canada…
These Obscure Words Would Actually Make Beautiful Baby Names, And I Want To See If You Agree
August 20, 2025
Unique Words That Make Surprisingly Beautiful Baby Names
The fun thing about choosing or creating a name for your child is that it can be anything you want it to be. Whether you were inspired by a fruit like Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow with their…