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    Cutting off my abusive mother was the best thing I ever did - here's how you can too | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Relationships World

    A personal account details the author's experience of severing ties with their abusive mother and offers advice for others facing similar situations.

    Missing mouse: Slate’s parenting podcast.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This Slate parenting podcast episode discusses a listener's question about a mouse and other parenting dilemmas, along with personal check-ins from the hosts.

    Babysitting advice: I love playing with my friends' kids. But one thing they do truly disturbs me.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A babysitter seeks advice on how to address children's pretend gun play, expressing discomfort due to the prevalence of school shootings.

    A World of Their Own - The Washington Post

    washingtonpost.com Family World

    This article details the journey of a deaf couple who chose to conceive a child using a deaf sperm donor, raising complex questions about parenthood, disability, and cultural identity.

    Parenting advice: My kids think I've been celibate since their dad died. How do I break it to them?

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to address her college-age children's concerns about her dating life after her husband's death.

    Parenting advice: My ex's son's creepy antics led to our demise. Maybe I should warn the new girlfriend.

    slate.com Relationships World

    A man recounts his unsettling experiences with his ex-girlfriend's son, prompting him to question whether he should warn her new partner.

    I’d been insured for just one week when I crashed into a shiny black BMW – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com Autobiographical Ireland

    A pregnant woman's humorous and relatable account of her arduous journey to finally pass her driving test after numerous attempts and significant life interruptions.

    Opinion | ‘Our Kids Are the Least Flourishing Generation We Know Of’ - The New York Times

    nytimes.com Parenting World

    This New York Times opinion piece discusses the impact of social media and technology on children's mental health and development, advocating for policy changes and parental interventions.

    Are Easter Baskets Getting Out of Hand? - The New York Times

    nytimes.com Parenting World

    Social media trends are influencing Easter celebrations, with parents creating increasingly extravagant Easter baskets, prompting discussions about overspending on holidays.

    Kinder immer früher am Smartphone: Warum Fachleute warnen

    faz.net Technology World

    Experts warn against giving young children smartphones due to potential developmental risks associated with screen time and inappropriate content.

    Parenting advice: Our kid repeated something he learned from us to the neighbor's kid. His parents are furious.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parenting disagreement arises when one child corrects another's misconception about where babies come from, leading to conflict between the families.

    I Wish We'd Started Flying With My Twins When They Were Younger - Business Insider

    businessinsider.com Parenting World

    A mother of twins reflects on her family's travel experiences, wishing they had started flying with their children earlier, despite the initial challenges of early parenthood.

    Marriage advice: My son played with my husband’s Lego set. The way he punished him horrified me so much that I’m now living at my sister’s.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after her husband cruelly punishes their son, prompting her to leave, and grapples with whether to include a disruptive cousin at her daughter's birthday party.

    ‘Adolescence’ Finale Recap, Episode 4: We Made Him

    vulture.com Television World

    This recap of the 'Adolescence' finale explores the emotional aftermath of a family dealing with their son's crime and the challenges of parenthood.

    Daughter privacy advice: My 10-year-old has a good reason to lock her door. Her dad won't let her.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice on whether to allow their 10-year-old daughter to lock her bedroom door to protect her privacy from her younger sibling, while the father expresses safety concerns.

    Son and bully advice: We don't care that my son "bullied" another boy.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle her son's altercation with a classmate, grappling with her own biases and the conflicting accounts of the incident.

    Family advice: I found the handkerchief my mother-in-law was using for a really offensive test.

    slate.com Advice World

    This advice column addresses multiple reader inquiries regarding strained family relationships, difficult parenting situations, and navigating complex romantic entanglements.

    Parenting advice: My husband's bad decision could have cost my son his life.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after her husband's negligence nearly resulted in their toddler son wandering into the street.

    Parenting advice: My girlfriend and her son slept over. I learned their relationship is very off.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A man seeks advice on his girlfriend's unusual co-sleeping arrangement with her nearly teenage son, prompting a discussion about normal parenting practices and potential underlying issues.

    Parenting advice: Our 3-Year-Old is suddenly terrified of going in our backyard. I know what her brother did.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A 7-year-old boy's attempt to prevent his younger sister from accessing the dock by inventing a lake monster backfires, causing her to develop a fear of the backyard and darkness.

    Parenting advice: I made my family promise to behave a certain way around my boyfriend. What they chose to do instead was cruel.

    slate.com Family World

    A woman seeks advice on how to address her parents' lack of consideration for her boyfriend's PTSD and their broken promise to accommodate his needs.

    The fantasy of playing Final Fantasy | The Verge

    theverge.com Gaming World

    A parent's reflection on playing Final Fantasy XIV intertwines personal struggles with the game's narrative, creating a poignant exploration of escapism and responsibility.

    La asignatura pendiente | EL PAÍS Semanal | EL PAÍS

    elpais.com Sexology Spain

    This article discusses the crucial role of parents and educators in providing comprehensive sex education, highlighting the impact of early childhood experiences and advocating for a values-based approach.

    What is virtual autism? - The Hindu

    thehindu.com Psychology World

    Excessive screen time in young children may lead to developmental delays resembling autism spectrum disorder symptoms, a phenomenon termed 'virtual autism' by Romanian psychologist Marius Teodor Zamfir.

    DEAR JANE: I caught my teen daughter doing something sickening in our backyard... but all her female friends do it too | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after repeatedly catching her teenage daughter vaping, prompting a discussion about parental intervention and dealing with adolescent dishonesty.

    Resume advice: I just took a peek at my teen daughter’s first résumé. We’ve got a big problem.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice on how to address their teenage daughter's inaccurate resume description, prompting a discussion on honesty in professional settings and parent-child communication.

    El legado de las ‘almond moms’: hambre y culpa - La Tercera

    latercera.com Health World

    The article discusses the harmful effects of restrictive parenting styles that focus on weight and dieting, exploring the impact on children's mental and physical health and advocating for a shift in cultural attitudes towards body image and food.

    Family advice: I accidentally just found out my family's true thoughts about a major parenting decision we made. It was brutal.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice after discovering their family's disapproval of their decision to have only one child, and grapples with their mother-in-law's tendency to misinterpret situations negatively.

    Family advice: My mother-in-law graciously furnished our nursery. Then I learned the "condition" her gift depends on.

    slate.com Family World

    A mother-in-law's conditional gift of baby furniture sparks conflict and prompts a discussion about setting boundaries in family relationships.

    The Wrong Way to Motivate Your Kid - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com Parenting World

    This article argues that focusing on a child's strengths, rather than penalizing weaknesses, is a more effective approach to motivation and fostering resilience.

    Friendship advice: I am dying to un-invite my friends from staying at my lake house. But their flights are already booked.

    slate.com Advice World

    A reader seeks advice on whether to cancel a Memorial Day lake house trip with friends due to the stress of caring for two young children.

    Jacqueline Deutsch: “Los adolescentes necesitan validación, no solo corrección” - La Tercera

    latercera.com Psychology World

    Psychologist Jacqueline Deutsch emphasizes validation over correction in addressing the challenges faced by today's adolescents, highlighting the impact of social media and offering guidance to parents.

    Teen parenting advice: My wife walked in on our son doing what, uh, teen boys do. Her reaction is completely off the rails.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother's extreme reaction to discovering her 12-year-old son masturbating causes concern for her husband, who worries about the impact on their son's self-image and their relationship.

    Family advice: My wife is pushing her former failed dreams on our daughter. I need to stop her.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A husband seeks advice on how to address his wife's relentless pursuit of his daughter's acting career despite the child's unhappiness.

    What is extended breastfeeding? I learned a lot from nursing a child until age 4.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article explores the author's experience of extended breastfeeding and the societal reactions and pressures associated with it, contrasting cultural norms with personal choices and scientific evidence.

    My future mother-in-law hates that I’m wearing white to my second wedding, and more advice from Dear Prudie.

    slate.com Advice World

    This Dear Prudence column addresses various relationship dilemmas, including a bride's conflict with her mother-in-law over her wedding dress, a brother and his girlfriend's entitled behavior, and navigating a niece's transition.

    Parenting advice: My uncle the priest is coming to visit for Father’s Day, and my mom has made an unholy request.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A Slate parenting advice column addresses several reader questions concerning family dynamics, divorce, and the challenges of raising children with disabilities.

    How to Take Charge of Your Family Inheritance - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com Genetics World

    This article explores the scientific basis of the popular belief that people become more like their parents as they age, examining the interplay of genetics and environment in shaping personality and behavior.

    Dear Prudie: I left my ex because he didn't want children. Now I'm pregnant with his baby.

    slate.com Advice World

    A woman grapples with an unexpected pregnancy after ending a relationship with her child-free partner, seeking advice on how to navigate this situation.

    Family advice: My grandson has been raised in a very "open-minded" household. But he could use a little shame.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A grandmother seeks advice on how to address her grandson's uninhibited discussions about his private parts, prompting a discussion on teaching boundaries and empathy rather than shame.

    Parenting advice: How can I teach my daughter to be more responsible for her things?

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice on how to teach their 10-year-old daughter to be more responsible for her belongings, tackling issues of misplaced items and cluttered spaces.

    Schuldgefühle als Eltern: Wie ich mal für zwei Minuten unaufmerksam war und nun ewig dafür büße | ZEIT ONLINE

    zeit.de Parenting Germany

    A parent recounts their overwhelming guilt after a brief moment of inattention led to their child becoming briefly separated from them in a public place.

    Você sabe o que é o tralalero tralala? O seu filho adolescente sabe - Estadão

    estadao.com.br Parenting Brazil

    This article discusses the 'tralalero tralala' meme and its impact on children and adolescents, highlighting its addictive nature and potential negative consequences.

    Parent advice: I offered my husband a "break" from parenting. But I didn't mean this!

    slate.com Parenting World

    A wife seeks advice after offering her husband a parenting break, only to discover his idea of a break involves no responsibilities whatsoever, leading to conflict and a discussion on fair division of labor.

    Parenting advice: My kids told me I have a bad attitude. But I think of myself as a happy person.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after her children tell her she has a bad attitude, prompting reflection on her parenting style and communication.

    Dear Care and Feeding: My husband thinks I can do childcare while working for home

    slate.com Parenting World

    A work-from-home mother seeks advice on balancing childcare responsibilities with her job and personal time while navigating her husband's lack of support.

    Dear Care and Feeding: My mom is annoyed that I'm not interested in details about our extended family. I don't even know them!

    slate.com Family World

    A letter writer grapples with her mother's expectation to connect with extended family members she barely knows, highlighting a disparity in familial relationships stemming from her parents' past choices.

    Parenting advice: My wife's unconventional phone obsession is upending our lives. She refuses to see it.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A husband seeks advice on how to address his wife's excessive phone use, which is negatively impacting family time and causing frustration for their daughter.

    Parenting advice: My sister is furious because I gave her daughter hot sauce. She says spicy food is “bad for kids’ tastebuds.”

    slate.com Parenting World

    An uncle's decision to let his niece try mild hot sauce sparks a family conflict, raising questions about appropriate food choices for children and parental boundaries.

    Baby tantrum advice: My husband just got applauded for his explosive response to a screaming baby. But I’m mortified.

    slate.com Parenting World

    An advice column addresses various reader questions, including a husband's outburst at a screaming child in a restaurant, a family gathering involving accidental pot brownies, and tipping etiquette.

    Parenting advice: I'm a non-believer. How do I teach my kids about other people's religious beliefs?

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article addresses the challenges faced by atheist parents in teaching their children about religious beliefs, offering advice on how to approach the topic with respect and understanding.

    When friends are cliquey: Parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article from Care and Feeding addresses various parenting questions, including navigating friendships, explaining disability to children, managing food waste, and sibling dynamics.

    Parent advice: My husband thinks he has the perfect "solution" for our twins' request. It'll create chaos in our home.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle differing opinions with her husband regarding screen time limits for their 7-year-old twins and another situation involving a secret her brother-in-law asked her to keep.

    Family advice: My sister demands that I refund her for her wedding because of what my daughter did to "ruin" it.

    slate.com Family World

    A family is thrown into turmoil after a teenager's aggressive bumper car ride at a county fair leads to injury and a demand for financial compensation.

    DEAR JANE: I fear my mother-in-law is making my kids sick by secretly violating my parenting rules | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Family World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle her mother-in-law who is undermining her strict dietary rules for her children, leading to health concerns and family conflict.

    The surprise bris: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle her mother-in-law's plan to host a surprise bris for her newborn son, despite their decision against circumcision and a bris.

    Dear Prudence: My nudist wife wants our children to be nudists too.

    slate.com Advice World

    This Dear Prudence column addresses various reader questions, including concerns about a nudist wife's influence on her children, a filthy relative's Thanksgiving invitation, an ex-husband's portrayal in a best-selling book, and a best friend overstaying his welcome.

    Concord Monitor - Opinion: Thoughts about our kids after nine years on the road

    concordmonitor.com Opinion New England

    A former New Hampshire Supreme Court Chief Justice reflects on the differences between his childhood and that of today's youth, highlighting the negative impact of excessive pressure on children's mental health.