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Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

My Daughter Made an Honest Mistake While Babysitting Her Cousins. My Sister Is Taking It Too Far.

Beatrice should take responsibility for her actions and communicate with her aunt about the incident.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says parents who can't stop helping their adult children aren't being loving - they're unconsciously protecting themselves from the terror of becoming unnecessary - Silicon Canals

Parental overinvolvement may stem from a fear of irrelevance rather than solely from love.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

OK, So Work Becomes Less Of A Priority For *Everyone* After Having Kids, Right?

Having children often shifts priorities from career advancement to family time and financial security.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Give Your Children What They Need Emotionally

Emotional attention and responsiveness from parents are crucial for children's emotional development and future well-being.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 hours ago

My Daughter Made an Honest Mistake While Babysitting Her Cousins. My Sister Is Taking It Too Far.

Beatrice should take responsibility for her actions and communicate with her aunt about the incident.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

Psychology says parents who can't stop helping their adult children aren't being loving - they're unconsciously protecting themselves from the terror of becoming unnecessary - Silicon Canals

Parental overinvolvement may stem from a fear of irrelevance rather than solely from love.
Parenting
fromDefector
2 days ago

Rejoice, Tired Parents! Defector Will Raise Your Children Now | Defector

Defector launches a parenting advice column called Minor Dilemmas to address various parenting challenges and questions.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
3 days ago

OK, So Work Becomes Less Of A Priority For *Everyone* After Having Kids, Right?

Having children often shifts priorities from career advancement to family time and financial security.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

How to Give Your Children What They Need Emotionally

Emotional attention and responsiveness from parents are crucial for children's emotional development and future well-being.
Mental health
fromIndependent
11 hours ago

Asking for a friend: 'My son has just been diagnosed with autism and ADHD. My husband also got tested and has ADHD. How will all this affect our relationship?'

Navigating the challenges of neurodiversity in a family can be overwhelming, especially with multiple diagnoses affecting communication and relationships.
#child-care
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families and New York | amNewYork

CUNY's child care centers support student-parents, enabling them to pursue education and careers without sacrificing family needs.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Calling NYC parents with young kids: City Hall wants your views on child care

The Mamdani administration is conducting a citywide survey to shape child care policy in New York City.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NYC parents looking for child care have a new tool at their fingertips

New York City launched a searchable map for parents to easily find over 10,000 child care programs.
New York City
fromNew York Daily News
5 days ago

NYC to launch free child care for city workers with kids as young as 6 weeks

New York City is launching free on-site child care for municipal workers' infants and toddlers at the David N. Dinkins Municipal Building.
Education
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Op-Ed | Child care that helps families and New York | amNewYork

CUNY's child care centers support student-parents, enabling them to pursue education and careers without sacrificing family needs.
NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 days ago

Calling NYC parents with young kids: City Hall wants your views on child care

The Mamdani administration is conducting a citywide survey to shape child care policy in New York City.
#emotional-unavailability
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Relationships

Most people don't realize that children who grow up without affection don't struggle with love as adults. They struggle with trusting it, because it never felt safe to depend on - Silicon Canals

Emotional unavailability stems from a lack of early affection, leading to difficulties in accepting love despite an inherent capacity for it.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says parents who provided everything materially and nothing emotionally aren't cold - they were loved the same way and genuinely had no idea there was another option - Silicon Canals

Emotionally unavailable parents often substitute material provision and gifts for emotional presence, translating affection into the only language they fluently speak.
Relationships
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

Most people don't realize that children who grow up without affection don't struggle with love as adults. They struggle with trusting it, because it never felt safe to depend on - Silicon Canals

Emotional unavailability stems from a lack of early affection, leading to difficulties in accepting love despite an inherent capacity for it.
Parenting
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Psychology says parents who provided everything materially and nothing emotionally aren't cold - they were loved the same way and genuinely had no idea there was another option - Silicon Canals

Emotionally unavailable parents often substitute material provision and gifts for emotional presence, translating affection into the only language they fluently speak.
Writing
fromFast Company
2 days ago

The unexpected childhood activity that predicted my career path

A childhood fascination with weddings evolved into a career in wedding planning, driven by a desire to streamline chaotic logistics.
SF parents
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

My daughter has childhood dementia and may not live past 16

Sophia Scott's family faces the challenges of her rare, incurable condition, Sanfilippo syndrome, which causes childhood dementia and impacts their lives significantly.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

'My son's nursery closed with just 29 days' notice - why?

We really had a good feel for the place, and the nursery manager at the time really sold us on the vibe. It's not a decision that's made lightly.
Fundraising
#child-development
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago
Psychology

People who were labeled 'the easy child' often became adults who confuse having no needs with being low maintenance, and the difference between those two things is about thirty years of unasked questions - Silicon Canals

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

My child lashes out at school when they have to share - how can we help them practise sharing at home?

Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

People who were labeled 'the easy child' often became adults who confuse having no needs with being low maintenance, and the difference between those two things is about thirty years of unasked questions - Silicon Canals

Easy children often grow into adults who suppress their needs, leading to quiet suffering despite appearing content.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

Is Your Kid's Friend A Good Influence? Experts Share 6 Green Flags

Positive friendships build confidence and happiness in children, providing essential support throughout their development.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

Why Experts Say Boredom Is Actually Good for Kids

Unstructured boredom activates the brain's default mode network, fostering creativity, emotional regulation, and self-reflection essential for child development.
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Parenting

My child lashes out at school when they have to share - how can we help them practise sharing at home?

Parenting
fromFast Company
1 day ago

Parents: A valuable source of AI intelligence

AI-assisted parenting tools are being developed by parents who understand the real challenges of childcare.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
5 days ago

Let Kids Be Kids? The Ethics of Maximizing Children's Talents

Children are increasingly pushed to maximize their athletic talent from a very young age, often at the expense of social and academic development.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
4 days ago

I grew up with a mother who was physically there but emotionally unreachable - and the confusion that produced, the child's inability to grieve a parent who is standing right in front of them, is the thing I have spent the most years in therapy trying to untangle and the thing I understood least for the longest - Silicon Canals

Emotional absence from a present parent can lead to profound feelings of unworthiness in a child.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Two Signs You're Raising a Hyper-Sensitive Child

Parenting requires understanding and support for emotionally sensitive children who may react more intensely to situations than their peers.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 days ago

The Day I Realized My Son Wasn't Defiant, He Was Ashamed

Understanding a child's emotional state is crucial; shame can manifest as feelings of worthlessness, impacting behavior and communication.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

My Needy Aunt Is Back in My Life. Now She's Got Her Eyes on My Daughter.

Navigating family relationships can be challenging, especially when expectations and memories differ between generations.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Children who were praised for being helpful and easy often become adults who are remarkably kind and deeply lonely at the same time - because they learned that being low-maintenance was how you earned love, and now they can't ask for what they need without feeling like a burden - Silicon Canals

Conditional praise can lead to emotional costs and a sense of conditional love in children, impacting their adult relationships and self-perception.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

I spent five months in a mother and baby mental health unit - here's what I want mums to know

Sofii Lewis described her experience, stating, "I knew I wasn't safe. But I didn't think I was out of control." This highlights the confusion many face with postpartum psychosis.
Mental health
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

Can You Spot Emotional Abuse, Neglect, or Attunement?

Emotional neglect involves missing or misunderstanding a partner's feelings, while emotional abuse dismisses feelings and shifts blame, requiring emotional attunement to differentiate between them.
Parenting
fromTravel + Leisure
3 days ago

I'm Child-Free by Choice-Here's What I Learned on My First Trip with a Baby

Luciana, nicknamed Peach, is cherished by her family, highlighting the joys of being an aunt and the choice to remain child-free.
fromMail Online
5 days ago

Having children DOESN'T make you happy, study claims

'These results do not support our hypothesis that parenthood is positively associated with hedonic wellbeing (levels of positive emotions) and life satisfaction,' the researchers, from the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, wrote.
Parenting
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

I raised my younger siblings more than I parented my own children because by the time I had kids I'd already used up something - a patience, a vigilance, a willingness to carry - that most new parents still have fresh. And nobody in my family has ever connected those two things. - Silicon Canals

Parentification—when children assume adult caregiving responsibilities prematurely—depletes emotional resources that affect their capacity for parenting their own children later in life.
Miscellaneous
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Kids Today: Thoughts From Research, Practice, and the Classroom

Each generation faces unique challenges; today's youth deserve recognition for their perspectives rather than dismissal, as evidenced by clinical research, therapeutic practice, and educational settings.
Higher education
fromNew York Amsterdam News
1 month ago

As Mamdani expands child care, lessons from a Brooklyn early childhood center

FirstStepNYC demonstrates an integrated early education model combining school system resources, social services, and Head Start principles to support families from pregnancy through kindergarten entry.
Parenting
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

When my daughter was born disabled, I had a hard time finding a Mom group that felt right for us

Building a support system is crucial for new mothers, especially when facing unexpected challenges like a child's disabilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Letters: Meeting needs of mothers helps care for children

Basic sanitary products for mothers and diapers for children should be universally accessible as fundamental human rights, requiring policy changes to provide free menstrual products and permanent publicly funded diaper banks.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A Family Science Approach to Parenting

Modern parenting culture emphasizes achievement and comparison, creating emotional communication challenges that stem from broader social patterns of productivity and performance expectations.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

How We Turn Toddler Feelings Into Adult Action

The toddler brain functions as an alarm system for survival needs, while the adult prefrontal cortex transforms urgent emotional alarms into actionable signals through reality-testing.
Parenting
fromScary Mommy
2 weeks ago

For The Overwhelmed Moms Trying To Do It All, You Can Blame "Institutional Lag"

Afternoon chaos for working mothers stems from institutional lag—outdated systems designed for single-income households with stay-at-home parents that fail to accommodate modern dual-income families.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

I wasn't sure if my daughter was ready to sleep over at a friend's on her own. I decided to join her.

A parent attended her daughter's first sleepover to ease both her and her friend's anxieties, resulting in a successful experience that led to reciprocal sleepovers between families.
fromDaily Mom magazine
1 month ago

Planning A Nursing Career That Still Fits Family Life

Balancing a nursing career with family life means thinking a few steps ahead, without blowing everything up in the process. Many experienced nurses reach a stage where growth needs to be practical, not disruptive. The appeal lies in finding ways to widen responsibility and keep doors open while staying employable across different settings, all while working around real-world schedules and family commitments. It is less about chasing status and more about building a future that still works on a Tuesday afternoon.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Abusive nursery worker 'could harm other children'

A nursery worker convicted of abusing 21 babies faces deportation to Poland, leaving parents fearful she may harm more children and uncertain about sentence enforcement.
Education
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm training to be an elite nanny. It's the confidence boost I never knew I needed.

Roxanne Ardekani, raised in New Orleans to Iranian parents, trains at Norland in the UK and finds nannying deeply fulfilling while boosting her confidence and motivation.
Careers
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I couldn't find a job after college, so I became a nanny. When I started working with a wonderful family and making $30 an hour, all my fears melted away.

Choosing full-time nannying after struggling in the traditional job market provided financial stability, personal fulfillment, and improved work-life balance.
Science
fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Babies who attend daycare share 'good' germs, too

Infants rapidly acquire substantial portions of their gut microbiota from nursery peers, sharing a significant fraction of microbial species within months of attendance.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Families take legal action over nursery worker's abuse

A nursery worker filmed and sexually abused children; 46 families are suing the nursery for dismissing concerns and seeking full accountability.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
3 weeks ago

There's No Such Thing as a Child Expert

No true parenting or child experts exist because children are unique, fallible, and inconsistent individuals; expertise in parenting strategies does not equate to understanding your specific child better than you do.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

My twins go to preschool at a nursing home. Its taught them about empathy and grief.

An intergenerational preschool program prioritizing empathy and community connection with seniors develops children's social-emotional skills beyond traditional academic readiness measures.
fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

When Kids Get Sick, Working Moms Do The Impossible Math

A Genexa survey of 1,000 U.S. moms found that 70% use their own sick days to stay home when their child is ill, and 58% work from home while caregiving. In other words, many of us are doing the same impossible math: caring for sick kids while trying to keep our work lives moving.
Parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
3 weeks ago

I Feel Comfortable Allowing My Daughter to Do a Common Childhood Errand. My Wife Says It's Unthinkably Dangerous.

Parents must balance legitimate safety concerns with children's need for independence and age-appropriate autonomy in low-risk situations.
Education
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago

Teachers can tell which children are truly loved and which are only taken care of-here are 7 signs they notice right away - Silicon Canals

Teachers can quickly detect whether children feel genuinely loved at home through subtle, consistent behavioral cues rather than material signs.
Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 month ago

The Best Available Parent

Parental legal authority should be justified by the child's best interests and held by those who would benefit the child most through caregiving.
#grandparenting
fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Relationships

7 signs your adult children see you as free childcare instead of grandparents who deserve respect and boundaries - Silicon Canals

fromSilicon Canals
1 month ago
Relationships

7 signs your adult children see you as free childcare instead of grandparents who deserve respect and boundaries - Silicon Canals

Education
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Explainer: What does new plan for state-led childcare services mean for parents and providers?

The government launches a state-led early learning and childcare programme to address high fees and a shortage of 40,000 childcare places.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

People Love to Help Feed My Baby-Until They Find Out What's in the Bottle

Parents using expressed breast milk for bottle feeding should not feel obligated to disclose contents to helpers or provide formula as an alternative.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Kids Need Most from Adults, and How to Deliver It

Secure, attuned adult relationships and adult self-regulation are the active ingredients that help trauma-impacted children develop life skills and succeed.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Raise the kids you have

You need to raise the children you have-not the ones you would have liked to have. This statement captures the essence of effective parenting: accepting your children's inherent nature rather than imposing your idealized vision upon them.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
1 month ago

I Had a Baby Much Earlier Than My Friends Did. Now It's Their Turn, But I Remember How They Treated Me.

It sounds like those friendships have ended. You've demoted the people with whom you went to high school (or they demoted themselves) to longtime acquaintances. I'm not making judgments here: It's clear they let you down, and you'd hoped for more from them-I'm not suggesting you not be hurt, or resentful that they're turning their attention to you now, when they need you.
Parenting
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago

She Hired a Babysitter and Came Home to a Mess. Should Sitters Tidy Up?

It's late. I want to go to bed, but instead I'm picking up popsicle sticks and wrappers. I was always taught to leave the place better than I found it. I'm not expecting anyone to fold laundry or scrub floors. But I do expect the mess made during the evening to be taken care of, especially when my kids have been asleep for over two hours.
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Compassionate Goals and Parenting

Compassionate parenting goals focused on children's wellbeing produce better outcomes for both parent wellness and child behavior than self-image goals focused on appearing perfect.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Could Never Gatekeep These 28 Parenting Products From You

These are awesome! I spent hours with a drill and screwdriver installing push-down locks on cupboards five years ago. I now have another crawling baby and those ones are all broken. I was dreading installing new ones and saw these. They literally go on in seconds, the bracket means it lines up perfectly, and the adhesive is strong! My older kids think the magnet key is super fun.
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

Everyone Is Pressuring Me to Make the "Obvious" Choice When It Comes to Childcare. I Don't Want to.

I am a new mom to a very sweet 3-month-old boy. I am lucky to work somewhere with a very generous (for the U.S.) parental leave policy, and am preparing to go back to work when my baby will be 4 months old. I'm looking into childcare options, and feel torn. In our area, daycare is very expensive (everything is expensive), and hiring a nanny will be more affordable. This is very surprising to me, but that's how the numbers seem to be working out.
Parenting
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

My 3-Month-Old Baby is in Daycare-and It's All My Husband's Fault

A mother returns after 12 weeks of maternity leave and is anguished as her husband refuses eight weeks of available paid paternity leave.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Parenting and Unconditional Love

Love a child unconditionally, even during their worst moments, while balancing safety and boundaries when serious mental illness affects behavior.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Listen to Your Mother: What Children Learn by Eavesdropping

What makes me even crazier is that I know they can listen. I know this because they do all the time, mostly when they aren't supposed to. I can't tell you how many times I've been having an adult conversation with my husband and/or friends and my two children-who haven't listened to a word I've said all day-suddenly have very thoughtful and detailed questions
Parenting
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How Are Parents Supposed to Learn How to Parent?

Young parents often lack experience and need accessible education on normal child development and practical childcare, possibly via school-based parenting curriculum.
Parenting
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Our daughter only wants her mum - how can I step in to help soothe her and share the load?

Young children often prefer one parent; gently stepping back and rebalancing caregiving duties prevents caregiver burnout and supports children's developing emotional regulation.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

When a Bonus Mom Feels More Like a Babysitter: How to Connect

Having a plan for blending a family and modeling kindness, fairness, and openness by the adults creates the foundation for connection with bonus children.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

I Made My Son A Promise When He Was Born. 20 Years Later, I Was Devastated To Break It.

I resisted. How could I keep my promise and still consider a group home? The professionals all said the same thing in different words: You can't do this alone. What happens when you get older? He needs a trained staff. His physician, who'd known Chris since he was 3, was even more direct: A group home could offer the structure, safety and supervision I couldn't provide alone.
Parenting
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

How hotels could help solve your summer childcare crunch

As summer school breaks stretch longer and childcare becomes harder to secure, some families are turning to an unexpected solution: hotels offering full-day, structured kids' camps that allow parents to travel, work and keep routines intact.
Parenting
Parenting
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

6 Signs You Have A 'Velcro Child'

Excessive parental physical and emotional closeness can create a velcro child who becomes overly dependent and struggles to develop independence, confidence, and resilience.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Practice Mentalization in Parenting

Mentalization is imagining and reflecting on a child's thoughts and feelings to improve parental understanding, model perspective-taking, and support emotional regulation.
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