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5 things parents should know about kids and online gaming friendships
4+ hour, 27+ min ago (646+ words) Not sure what to make of your kid's online gaming friendships? A researcher explains how these relationships form, evolve and support kids' social lives. Online gaming has become one of the main ways kids hang out'they're messaging, talking and building…...
Keke Palmer reveals the one parenting struggle that surprised her most about balancing motherhood with acting - SECOM ES
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (987+ words) Picture this: You're running on three hours of sleep, baby food in your hair, and your phone is buzzing with work calls while your toddler screams in the background. Sound familiar? Now imagine trying to memorize lines, hit your mark…...
This online parenting habit could put children at risk of identity theft
6+ hour, 38+ min ago (612+ words) Parents are being warned that doing this on social media could be putting their child's future at risk of identity and fraud. Nowadays when your child hits a milestone or receives an award, most parents' first point of call is…...
Is ‘Only Child Syndrome’ Real? What Experts Want Parents to Know
6+ hour, 59+ min ago (1082+ words) This concept stems from the belief that only children share certain negative characteristics. Find out how being an only child actually impacts kids. What's the reason behind these only child statistics? Many parents are actively choosing to have just one…...
🌱 Patch AM: Circle of Security Parenting Program - Tuesday Evenings and 10 more events
8+ hour, 22+ min ago (170+ words) Circle of Security Parenting Program - Patch'Patch Thank you to our Local Business Sponsor: " Patch AM: Circle of Security Parenting Program - Tuesday Evenings and 10 more events Spotted on the Suffield calendar: An Evening of Varied Monologues Hello again Suffield! We're bringing…...
Colman Noctor: Growing up in a flatscreen world can flatline social skills
9+ hour, 28+ min ago (1201+ words) MOST internet safety campaigns carry the same essential, well-meaning messages: monitor devices, set parental controls, talk to children about strangers, watch for signs of bullying, and protect privacy." This year, this safety feels more significant amid ongoing government discussions by…...
Influencer who tried for years welcomes babies 3 weeks apart |
9+ hour, 29+ min ago (333+ words) Influencer who tried for years welcomes babies 3 weeks apart'Times of India It carried years of hope, heartbreak, and quiet strength The couple announced that they are now parents to two baby girls, and each child arrived through a very different…...
Adoptive parents 'in crisis' living with traumatised children
11+ hour, 1+ min ago (1551+ words) Some adoptive parents have struggled with children who had suffered abuse and neglect before being removed from their birth families An adoptive mother says she is reaching "breaking point" caring for her daughter who has "significant trauma", and has called…...
Waking up at 2:30am changed my life as a mom and business owner, here's how
11+ hour, 9+ min ago (880+ words) Feb 17, 2026 at 04:50 AM EST We've all set an early alarm with the intention of having a productive morning, whether that's a workout, meditation or even housework. But by the time it goes off, that eagerness has usually dwindled and the…...
Why China's Gen Z are choosing to parent stuffed toys over real babies |
11+ hour, 36+ min ago (270+ words) Why China's Gen Z are choosing to parent stuffed toys over real babies'Times of India Imagine celebrating your "baby's" birthday at a fancy hotpot restaurant, dressing them in designer outfits, and taking them for sunbathing strolls Sounds wild? In China,…...