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When Your Child Turns 18: 5 Habits Therapists Say Parents Need to Drop

September 2, 2026 - 18:57

When Your Child Turns 18: 5 Habits Therapists Say Parents Need to Drop

Turning eighteen is a big milestone, but for many parents, the shift feels more like a formality than a real change. The urge to protect, advise, and step in doesn`t switch off automatically....

Parenting In This Age of Nonstop News: How to Help Kids Navigate a Scary World

September 2, 2026 - 15:24

Parenting In This Age of Nonstop News: How to Help Kids Navigate a Scary World

Raising children today means raising them in a world where alarming news never really stops. Between school safety alerts, climate disasters, and political turmoil, it can feel like every...

‘PIX Parenting Plus’: Meta settlement & social media harm

September 1, 2026 - 18:07

‘PIX Parenting Plus’: Meta settlement & social media harm

NEW YORK CITY - A major legal development is putting social media`s effect on young people back in the spotlight. Meta, the company behind Facebook and Instagram, has agreed to a massive settlement...

CARTOONS: What Democrat parenting looks like these days

September 1, 2026 - 08:00

CARTOONS: What Democrat parenting looks like these days

A fresh batch of editorial cartoons takes aim at the current state of parenting within Democratic households, offering a sharp and often humorous look at how political values are being passed down...

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The Role Of Empathy In Building Strong Family Bonds

Empathy strengthens connections within families, fostering understanding and support that last a lifetime. Great insights!

Author: Theodora Hill

September 2, 2026

Preparing For The Pre Teen Years Proactive...

Ah, the pre-teen years-when kids start to believe they know everything and you realize you`ve been replaced by the Wi-Fi. Good luck setting boundaries; I`m still trying to explain that cereal doesn`t count as a balanced dinner!

Author: Blair Elliott

September 2, 2026

The First Time They Packed Their Own Lunch

Ah, the first lunch packing adventure. When `healthy` becomes a single carrot and `variety` means three different flavors of chips. I guess it`s the thought that counts, even if it`s mostly snack time!

Author: Lysara McConkey

September 2, 2026

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Getting Ready for School in 2027: A Modern Parent's Guide

3 September 2026

Getting Ready for School in 2027: A Modern Parent's Guide

Let me paint a picture that might feel familiar. It is 6:40 AM on a Tuesday in late August. Your child is standing in the kitchen holding a tablet in one hand and a half-eaten protein bar in the...

Preparing for the Pre-Teen Years: Proactive Boundary Setting in 2027

2 September 2026

Preparing for the Pre-Teen Years: Proactive Boundary Setting in 2027

If you have a child born around 2014 or 2015, you are looking at the doorway of the pre-teen years. The shift from elementary school to middle school is not just a change in building. It is a...

The Role of Empathy in Building Strong Family Bonds

1 September 2026

The Role of Empathy in Building Strong Family Bonds

Family life is messy. It is loud, unpredictable, and full of moments that test your patience in ways a job or friendship never will. You might think that the glue holding a family together is love,...

The First Time They Packed Their Own Lunch

31 August 2026

The First Time They Packed Their Own Lunch

There is a moment in parenting that sneaks up on you. It is not the first day of school, though it often happens near one. It is not the first sleepover, though it carries a similar weight. It is...

The Science Behind Teen Emotional Growth

30 August 2026

The Science Behind Teen Emotional Growth

Parents often describe the teenage years as a rollercoaster, and for good reason. One moment your child is laughing with you over a shared joke, and the next they are slammed behind a bedroom door,...

Building Self-Motivation in Children Without Pressure

29 August 2026

Building Self-Motivation in Children Without Pressure

Every parent knows the scene. The math worksheet sits on the kitchen table. The child stares at it like it is a foreign object. You remind them. You nudge them. You raise your voice a little....

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