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Does calling "Jessica" stop a kid"s tantrum? The algorithm wants you to think so
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (740+ words) I'll say it: Social media made me a better parent. I know " the platforms are owned by one evil empire or another, and they've shredded our collective attention span to sawdust. But the truth is, the connections and confidence I…...
Failing is good for kids, if only parents knew how to let them
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (817+ words) Words no parent wants to hear from the kindergarten teacher at pick up: "I need a quick word with you." While my daughter was thrilled " she took off to play with friends " my heart sank. The teacher warned me that…...
Honest Mom" Libby Ward is far from perfect. Her million-plus followers are okay with that
4+ week, 1+ day ago (927+ words) Libby Ward, social media personalty and the author of Honest Motherhood, speaks with Globe and Mail reporter Ann Hui during a pottery class in Hamilton, Ontario, on March 24. Nick Iwanyshyn/The Globe and Mail Each month, generations reporter Ann Hui…...
The Meta ruling on social media's harm to children was historic. But for parents, what now?
1+ mon, 16+ hour ago (101+ words) The Globe and Mail Follow related authors and topics - Katherine Martinko Follow You must be logged in to follow. Log In Create free account - Digital Media Follow You must be logged in to follow. Log In Create free account - Facebook…...
When a parent dies and you are far away, reality rearranges itself
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (384+ words) First Person is a daily personal piece submitted by readers. Have a story to tell? See our guidelines at tgam. ca/essayguide. Illustration by Catherine Chan I recently lost my dad. In four short days, he went from video-calling me…...
Dads, it's okay to struggle and ask for help
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (338+ words) I have five children now, mostly all grown adults. And there have been many times in my 22 years as a father when I have felt something similar. More often than not, I made the conscious decision to suffer in silence....