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Flat Tires, Oil Checks & Giving Kids the Confidence To Handle Life

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Thu, 07 May 2026 22:34:31 +0000

Resilience seems to be a popular word in parenting circles these days, as in teaching your kids to be resilient. It’s a hard world out there after all, and they need to be ready. I’d say independence goes hand-in-hand with resilience here. Kids ought to be able to think for themselves, make decisions, and run […]

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Step-Moms on Mother’s Day: What Do They Expect?

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Fri, 01 May 2026 15:48:58 +0000

In the US, every year on the second Sunday of May, we celebrate Mother’s Day. Armed with flower arrangements, breakfasts in bed, and homemade cutesy cards, we acknowledge the women who have birthed and raised us (seriously mom, thank you!). But Mother’s Day is so much more than just celebrating our moms. Don’t get me […]

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This Mother’s Day, Moms Are Swearing By These 15 Smart Little Life Upgrades

Chaunie Brusie — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:09:51 +0000

In a world dominated by AI, it only makes sense that moms should put the power of technology to use to make their lives a little easier. I mean, sure, the execs are touting all the ways that the robots are going to replace humans, and as great as it was to lose my job […]

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Mom Believes That Son’s 7-Year-Old Classmate Maliciously Broke His Finger — Now She’s Pressing Charges

Sa'iyda Shabazz — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 22:37:53 +0000

If someone hurt my son, I would absolutely go into full momma bear mode. It’s my job as his mom to keep him as safe as possible and to fight for him when no one else will. So I understand the plight of Jas, a mom on TikTok who is detailing her mission to press […]

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How the Momcozy BirthEase Maternity Ball Set Has Been Crucial in Preparing for My Second Birth

Yuliana Delgado — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 11:52:46 +0000

I am just a few weeks away from giving birth to my second child, a boy. We are beyond excited — our firstborn, Marco, who is now 21 months, will be a big brother. With the anticipation, of course, comes all sorts of stress. But I’m not a newbie anymore, this is not my first baby, […]

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The Pitfalls of Parenting: When Motion Sickness Strikes

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:37:24 +0000

There are scenarios that, as a parent, can leave you utterly dumbfounded. In that state of paralysis where you wonder what exactly is to be done. Instances I can recall with sharp clarity include finding out why swim diapers exist — turns out those little pouches are great at absorbing an infant-sized amount of liquid, […]

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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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The Thing About Raising Food Snobs … From a Dad’s Perspective

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:07:49 +0000

Food has changed a lot in 40 years. I remember as a kid seeing ads for things like Sunny D that referred to other products as “purple stuff” and suggested Sunny D was somehow better. Cereals loaded with sugar were sold as a key part of a balanced breakfast with many vitamins and minerals! And […]

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Husband Gets Mad When Chores Aren’t Done & Says It’s Mom of 2’s Sole ‘Job’ To Watch the Kids

Ashley Connell — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:57:44 +0000

Unfortunately, for a lot of parents, especially those with a couple of young kids, there may be a stark divide in terms of what’s expected of a parent who stays home with the kids versus the parent who works outside the home all day. A confused mom took to Reddit to get a little clarification. […]

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AI Diet Plans Are Making Teenagers Go Hungry, Scientists Warn

Shayne Rodriguez Thompson — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:09:16 +0000

Adolescents can be awkwardly self-conscious or even obsessive when it comes to personal appearance, which in some cases can lead to anorexia or body dysmorphia and eating disorders. But teenagers who turn to artificial intelligence for dieting and weight-loss tips are putting themselves at risk of malnutrition, according to Turkey-based researchers whose investigation of five […]

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