Artist Mary Catherine Starr illustrates some frustrating parenting double standards that still exist today. Read more
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When you grow up with a toxic parent, it can take years — even decades — to recognize how dysfunctional the relationship really is. That could be because their bad behavior was normalized over time or because you were holding out hope that your parent would change and the relationship could be salvaged, Peg Streep […]
We know that all children mature on their own timelines and that growing up isn’t a race. But when we look around at what other kids are up to, it’s difficult to avoid comparisons. If the kid next door speaks in full paragraphs at 12 months or reads books at age 4, we’re prone to […]
“My daughter brought a giant stack of plates and cups out of her room, saw that I was annoyed, and said ‘should we just throw these away?’” Read more
When Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce announced his retirement on Monday, both he and his brother Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, broke down in tears at points during the press conference. Their heartfelt display of emotion sparked a conversation about masculinity and emotional expression. As one viral tweet put it, […]
The concoction, which was put inside a sports drink bottle, was designed to deter other children from stealing her son’s drink, authorities said. Read more
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Questions about the safety of working out when sick with an upper respiratory infection are a common concern, according to doctors. Many folks pressure themselves to exercise even when they aren’t feeling 100% well — or hope a good workout will help sweat out their illness. (Spoiler alert: It won’t.) It is frustrating when a […]
If you’ve got a restless child on your hands, getting to a playground can be a welcome relief. Your kid can run off some steam and find other kids to play with, and you may even get a moment to yourself to sit on a bench and relax. But the peace of playgrounds depends on […]