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usatoday.com > story > special > contributor-content > 03/02/2026 > what-kids-miss-when-screens-replace-play > 88952143007

What Kids Miss When Screens Replace Play

1+ hour, 53+ min ago  (741+ words) Play has always been a way that kids learn, connect, and grow with one another. It is where friendships are formed, and confidence builds. Even as modern life has become more digital," real-world play still matters for kids. For most…...

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usatoday.com > press-release > story > 22873 > advanced-parenting-credentials-accelerate-nationwide-as-research-shows-growing-need-for-structured-family-support-program

Advanced Parenting Credentials Accelerate Nationwide as Research Shows Growing Need for Structured Family Support Program

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (558+ words) The Institute specified that the DIPE credential does not grant clinical authority. Graduates do not diagnose or treat medical or psychological conditions and do not function as licensed mental-health professionals. Their scope centers on education, communication frameworks, and developmental support,…...

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usatoday.com > press-release > story > 20408 > philip-alberstat-releases-old-dads-a-candid-guide-to-parenting-later-in-life

Philip Alberstat Releases ”Old Dads,” a Candid Guide to Parenting Later in Life

2+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1084+ words) Old Dads: Fatherhood After 40 blends observational humor, lived experience, and cultural insight to highlight the advantages and challenges of later-in-life parenting. Rather than treating older dads as an exception, the book positions them as an emerging and influential group bringing…...

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usatoday.com > press-release > story > 19017 > children-first-family-law-highlights-amicable-approaches-to-parenting-plans-in-new-article

Children First Family Law Highlights Amicable Approaches to Parenting Plans in New Article

3+ mon, 1+ week ago  (797+ words) ARVADA, CO " November 17, 2025 " PRESSADVANTAGE " Krista Nash, founder of Children First Family Law, said the key to effective co-parenting is structure without rigidity. "A parenting plan is a roadmap for peace," Nash explained. "When parents provide clear expectations and respect each…...

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usatoday.com > story > life > health-wellness > 09/26/2025 > only-child-siblings-parenting > 86325652007

More parents are choosing 'one and done.' Why it's becoming more common in America.

5+ mon, 6+ day ago  (944+ words) Jacqueline Stein didn't have any difficulties getting pregnant. She also had an easy and enjoyable pregnancy, and a "fantastic" labor and delivery experience. But despite the dream scenario, the Toronto resident didn't want any more children after having her son,…...

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usatoday.com > story > entertainment > celebrities > 09/19/2025 > mgk-megan-fox-baby-saga-coparenting > 86237280007

MGK opens up about 'phenomenal mom' Megan Fox, co-parenting daughter Saga

5+ mon, 1+ week ago  (421+ words) Machine Gun Kelly is loving co-parenting with Megan Fox. MGK opened up about raising daughter Saga during a Thursday, Sept. 18, appearance on "The Jennifer Hudson Show." The 35-year-old rapper called Fox "the greatest partner to have had a child with…...

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usatoday.com > story > life > family > 08/22/2025 > reconnecting-to-control-your-narrative-the-mental-labor-of-parenting-how-to-calm-the-noise > 85776107007

The mental labor of parenting – how to calm the noise

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (896+ words) Parents make thousands of decisions each day, from meal planning to education to planning schedules and keeping financial records. While moms and dads are both susceptible to these stressors, a recent study suggests that in many families, moms bear the…...

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usatoday.com > story > life > health-wellness > 04/15/2025 > dax-shepard-kristen-bell-free-range-parenting > 83048082007

Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell are embracing free-range parenting. What is that?

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (886+ words) On the March 12 episode of Dax Shepard's "Armchair Expert" podcast, the actor opened up about his free-range parenting style with Jonathan Haidt. Actor and comedian Dax Shepard says he and wife Kristen Bell let their kids ride motorcycles in their…...

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usatoday.com > story > money > 03/21/2025 > remote-work-parents-kids-childcare > 82228037007

'No mute button for a toddler.' How thousands of parents juggle remote work and parenting

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1198+ words) Alisha Horton said her best work gets done at 5:30 each morning, while her baby and toddler are still sleeping." When 11-month-old Octavia and 3-year-old Matthew wake up between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m., Horton feeds them breakfast and prepares for her morning meeting. Hopefully…...