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Mom stumped by 1st grader's homework asks internet for help. Do you know the answer?
After a woman in the United Kingdom was left stumped by her first grader’s homework assignment, she turned to Facebook for help.
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Mom's rant about being late to school gives comfort to ‘trash' parents everywhere
Katlyn Whittenburg’s TikTok video about tardy forms is a rant that’s all too relatable.
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Couple shares bed with daughters 6 and 12. How old is too old to co-sleep with parents?
A TikTok video about a family’s sleeping arrangement went viral, leading to a wide range of comments about co-sleeping.
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Parenting tips from a traditional British ‘Mary Poppins' nanny — from handling tantrums to limiting tablet time
Norland nannies — known for looking after royal children, including Prince George, Duke of Cambridge — are highly sought after and well paid.
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What is ‘Mom Rage' and why do so many parents have it?
When author Minna Dubin experienced extreme bouts of anger so intense that she had to remind herself not to lay a hand on her 3-year-old son, she channeled her feelings into an essay for The New York Times titled “The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About.”
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This mom took her 15-year-old son to the ER. A doctor questioned their relationship
Sage Pasch is a 20-something mom raising a high school freshman and a toddler.
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Crashes involving teens are on the rise in Massachusetts, AAA says
Having a teenager who is an inexperienced driver on the road is one of the scariest parts of the parenting experience. In Massachusetts, the number of fatalities in teen driver crashes is the highest it’s been in 15 years. And that increase parallels a growing number of people killed in teen driver crashes nationwide. AAA Northeast analyzed the state’s...
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Kids in Crisis: Resource guide for parents
Wondering how to support your kids in a world driven by social media? Start here.
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Woman's baby name warning reminds parents to think of their kids' future emails
Samantha Hart can’t wait to take her fiancé’s last name when they get married.
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Safe slumber: Protecting infants while they sleep
Is your baby sleeping safely? A recent report by the Consumer Product Safety Commission found that risks associated with nursery products remain high – with many of those deaths occurring in an unsafe sleeping environment. According to the CPSC, extra bedding and other clutter have been linked to an annual average of 100 infant deaths between 2018 and 2020. The…
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Who is right? Man with no kids sparks debate after shaming mom at a park
Influencer Mario Mirante was criticized after sharing a story about a mother and son he recently observed at a playground.
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A dad was nervous for his vasectomy, so his wife made him a hilarious gift basket
One Virginia mom had the perfect fix for her partner’s pre-vasectomy jitters: a pun-filled gift basket.
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Are you overindulging your kids? Ask yourself these 4 questions
When your child is having a meltdown in the grocery store aisle, it can be hard to not appease them. However, overindulgence can have long-term consequences.
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The No. 1 thing successful parents who raise the strongest and most resilient kids do differently: Harvard study
Journalist and author Jennifer Wallace conducted a first-of-its-kind national parenting survey with help from a Harvard researcher. Here’s what they discovered about critical parenting, and how it can be toxic to kids’ confidence and self-esteem.
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Class is in session: Back to school tips from a family psychologist
School is back! And that often means adjusting to new routines, maintaining schedules, friends and so much more. Dr. Jen Hartstein a family and clinical psychologist shares some strategies to connect and communicate with your kids.
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Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids' are sick
Dr. Kelly Fradin, Harvard-trained pediatrician and mom of two, shares her best parenting advice for caring for sick kids.
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Q&A: How can parents handle tech and bullying as kids head back to school?
Bullying is not a new concern for parents, but in today’s age of social media, there’s an added risk that it could happen as children sit at home. According to a 2022 Pew Research Center report, 46% of U.S. teens ages 13-17 report experiencing some kind of cyberbullying – and how it manifests can vary. With kids more plugged in…
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School's in session: How to get your kids ready for the first day back
We’re almost back into the school year! Elementary school teacher and content creator Nishat Khan stops by the studio to share how parents can help their kids prepare for the first day back. She talks about sleep, snacks, labels, and traditions.
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Q&A: How can parents handle tech and bullying as kids head back to school?
With kids more plugged in than ever, NBC10 Boston’s JC Monahan sat down with Dr. Elizabeth Englander, a professor of psychology and researcher at Bridgewater State University, to discuss what parents should know as students head back to school this season.
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.