A woman in a restaurant complained about my kids. Here’s how I responded
Vanessa Hua: Where you stand on the issue reflects what's at stake for you, and can depend on the kid, the restaurant, the parents, the other diners, the evening
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'Mazel Tov and all that': Breathing in terror. Breathing out joy. Repeat for the rest ...
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Five ways to help your child survive the social turmoil of middle school
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How to explain the election, Trump and your fears without panicking the kids
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Children’s sleeplessness may be linked to bedtime use of electronic gadgets
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10 ways to help children get their play back
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It’s good to let kids get a little dirty
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How to get a handle on back-to-school stress and anxiety
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Kids are getting too much screen time – and it’s affecting their development
How being an introvert affects my mom personality
I've learned certain truths about how introversion affects my "mom personality." I will never be a PTA president, or that mom who is such a frequent volunteer at the school ...
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How to get your kids involved in housework – and curb that sense of entitlement
If parents want their kids to develop a positive attitude towards housework, they need to lead by example, making it a more positive, shared experience for the whole family -
The stark difference between millennial men and their dads
Recent surveys suggest millennial men don't completely identify with the brand of masculinity their fathers or grandfathers might have projected
Babies behind bars: Should moms do time with their newborns?
New York's maximum-security Bedford Hills Correctional Facility is one of the very few prisons in the U.S. that allow inmates and their babies to live together
Learning to parent my daughter, and myself, through anxiety
For my children, I want their home to be their sure footing in a world of uncertainty and fear
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Museums around the world catering to younger clientele
Around the world, museums are targeting a new demographic — babies (and their parents) -
A smashing twist on Easter egg hunts
Getting a confetti-filled egg broken over your head means good luck -
Why I let my children see me and my husband argue
In the vast terrain between total harmony and destructive behaviors, most marital disagreements offer plenty of teachable moments for kids. -
Don't leave them kids alone: State lawmakers target parents
Parents who fear the judgment of neighbours if they leave their kids alone at home or in a car may soon have more than a "tsk, tsk" to worry about ... -
'Renegade' rule mom Heather Shumaker is back with new book
Homework? Ban it! Circle time? It's not for every kindergartner. Forced sharing? How about letting a kid play with a toy until she's done? -
Top 10 skills middle school students need to thrive, and how parents can help
As parents, our quest to protect our children can be at odds with their personal growth. It can feel counter-intuitive, but we mainly need to take a step back -
It can be healthy to let your kids put up a wall
All too often parents find themselves dictating everything for their children – from their time to their interests and their space -
10 lazy ways to intellectually stimulate your kids
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More grandparents taking on parental role for grandchildren
When Debra Aldridge became her grandson's primary caregiver, she was making $7.50 per hour as a cook. The alternative for the newborn, she was told, was to put him up ...
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