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Raising Money-Smart Kids: Simple Lessons That Start at Home

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 22:01:37 +0000

Becoming a parent means having a ton of conversations with your kids: how to stay safe, how to manage emotions … the list goes on. It can all feel heavy and overwhelming. But one conversation you don’t want to skip? Talking to your kids about money. More important than the specific lessons is simply starting the conversation. Talking about money […]

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My Husband Wants To Stay in a Hotel After Day Drinking With Coworkers, Leaving Me With a Newborn & Toddler

Colleen Thomas — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:42:40 +0000

Moms often become the default parent for many tasks, whether they want to or not. The natural urge to nurture is there for plenty of moms, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t feel tired and want help sometimes. Even with supportive partners, it can still feel overwhelming to do it all, particularly when you […]

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Ask the Pediatrician: Managing Food Allergies at School

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0000

About 1 in every 10 children and teens in the US has a food allergy, an abnormal immune response to a specific food. That’s roughly two kids per classroom. Food allergies have risen by 50% since the 1990s. With this in mind, the American Academy of Pediatrics advocates for the health of all children who must avoid certain foods […]

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Schedule Creep Can Take Over When You Have Busy Kids — But Parents Can Just Say ‘No’

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:55:35 +0000

During the summer of 2024, my wife and I packed the kids’ schedules with camps, trips to visit out-of-state family, and sports clinics. To the point that, as the summer wound down, we found ourselves feeling in need of another break before school started. It managed to take some of the fun out of summer […]

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12-Month-Old Trapped Inside Unresponsive Cadillac Electric Vehicle in California Due to ‘Faulty Battery’

Ashley Connell — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:56:53 +0000

As a parent with young kids, especially babies and toddlers who need help getting into the car, there’s nothing like trying to set off to an appointment or day care and realizing that things have quickly gone haywire and you likely won’t be making it to where you needed to be. For a family in […]

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A Parent’s Guide to Managing Their Child’s Food Noise

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 23:20:45 +0000

If it sometimes feels as though your child is constantly asking for food, you’re not alone. We all know that children love treats like cookies after school or a fizzy drink at a party, but what happens when those little treats start showing up every day? One cookie turns into three, and somehow, they’re still asking for more? You start to wonder […]

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Structure & Space: How Kids — & Parents — Thrive on Both Routine & Freedom

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 23:52:34 +0000

It’s no mystery to parents that babies and toddlers thrive on structured days, but this basic understanding is backed up by plenty of child-rearing experts. According to Seattle Children’s Hospital, routines and rituals keep kids feeling safe and secure. The same institution notes that this remains true from day one through to the day they […]

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Mom Discovers 3-Year-Old’s Babysitter Was Sweet to Her Face but a ‘Monster’ the Second She Left

Colleen Thomas — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:03:59 +0000

Choosing child care can be such a difficult process for parents. All we want is for our kids to feel the same love and comfort they have when they’re with us. Some families choose a day care center, while others prefer a private nanny or babysitter. It’s a personal choice and one that must feel […]

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No Toads in the House, Outside Rocks & Other ‘Weird’ Rules Parents Never Thought They’d Make

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Thu, 01 Jan 2026 16:35:00 +0000

We’re all guilty of saying “When I have kids, I’m never going to make them eat Brussels sprouts” or whatever it is at that moment. And then one day, we’re sitting at the kitchen table begging a child to take just one bite of a Brussels sprout. It’s kind of wild to imagine that you […]

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Parents Share the Hilarious Reasons Their Toddlers Had a Meltdown Today & Every Parent Can Relate

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Wed, 31 Dec 2025 22:05:00 +0000

If you haven’t had to deal with a temperamental toddler, are you even a parent? Even with the most well-behaved little ones, a toddler meltdown is inevitable. That’s just how they are; their little brains are still developing. Unfortunately, we have to be the ones who are on the receiving end of the results. One […]

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