Why you shouldn't force your kids to hug people
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5 Ways Millennials Are Changing Parenting Forever
Research shows how millennial parents are approaching parenting in a whole new way: more democratic, more inclusive, and empowered by technology.
Paul Armstrong: So you want to have kids…
A one-sided story of what to be prepared for in parenthood Source: So you want to have kids… — Personal Growth — Medium
Link: Teach Children to Give By Telling Them How Much Your Family Has Been Given
http://parenting.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/10/28/to-teach-children-to-give-tell-them-how-much-your-family-has-been-given/
23 Non-Conventional Ways Parents Say "I Love You"
Let's hope our kids remember all the ways we've said "I love you" when the butt wiping tables have turned.
8 Life Skills to Teach Your Kids to Avoid Digital Dependence
Make sure your kids have these old-school skills to keep them from becoming totally reliant on technology.
Looking back at the long list of worries that kept us up at night (and then resolved themselves) when our first son was born.
10 Halloween Costumes that Your Kids Won’t Understand
Halloween is awesome for parents because it’s pretty much a free pass to embarrass our kids.
A Vision of Motherhood That Includes Traveling the World
A challenging coast-to-coast trip with a new baby ends with renewed confidence to explore the world as family.
Quiet Hands, Wandering Thoughts on the Transition to Womanhood
A mother answers her daughter's questions and fears about her first period in this beautiful and moving essay.
"Mama, she's in your heart now. It's ok."
On Tuesday, I had to break the news to my four year old daughter that her very special "fairy godmother" passed away. Kathleen was beloved by many,
How I Made Better Rules For Posting Photos of My Kid Online
Becoming protector of our children is part of every journey into parenthood. This job is more difficult because of social media.
12 ‘Onion’ Articles That Perfectly Sum Up Parenting
If you ever suspected you're alone in the utter absurdity of raising children, 'The Onion' is always here to prove you wrong.
Business, Motherhood, and the Tyranny of Chicken Tenders
Award-winning Chef Liza Hinman is a mom who’s kicking ass in a tough industry. We chat about how she does it - and her surprising thoughts on kid food.
Everything You Wanted To Know About Sex & Parenthood
A conversation about sex and parenthood with Hillary Frank, host of "The Longest Shortest Time." Learn about "The Parents’ Guide to Doing It - Live!" in NYC
Its Time to Stop Shaming and Humiliating Children
Now is the time for each of us to come together against one big parenting trend that has no benefit: its time to stop shaming and humiliating children.
September. Back to routine and structure; back to reasonable bedtimes for kids and adults. Light years away from the nostalgia of a summer that's passed.
“I love you so much,” I called to my son presently, over and over, and pulled back onto the road before me, visible now under a shallow sea.
Kurt Vile on Fatherhood & The Creative Life
"You can’t really set up any rules... It’s all pretty maddening but really fun." Jeff Gangemi interviews Kurt Vile about his new album, fatherhood and the creative life.
Vote: Do you talk to your kids about drug and alcohol addiction?
In a recent poll, we asked parents to share their top three fears about their kid's future. Drug and alcohol addiction was the surprising answer. This inspired us to ask a new question: As parents,...
The Internet: The Double-Edged Sword of Parenthood
The internet is one the most unnerving tools for mothers, because it can add anxiety instead of removing it.
If You Should Do It For Your Kid, You Should Do It For Yourself
To all of the parents out there: you deserve to feel good each day. You deserve some praise - and self-praise - for the things you do every day.
Vote: Do You Restrict Your Kid's Screentime?
In today’s poll, we’re asking parents if they restrict the amount of time their kids spend interacting with screens. Note that we didn't distinguish TV screens from smartphones / tablets. You can ...
So Much of Parenting Is Making An Informed Gut Decision
Redshirting is common practice. But when it comes to this decision, my husband and I will continue to be informed but also go with our gut.