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Becoming A Parent Of Six, At 25
9+ hour, 8+ min ago (207+ words) In her mid twenties, Yesi Ortiz was starting an exciting career as a radio host. At home, she was the new legal guardian of her six nieces and nephews. On the air, Yesi Ortiz is a warm, flirty host for…...
Help! My Family All Vacations Together. I Never Get Invited.
14+ hour, 49+ min ago (233+ words) Dear Rude or Fair, If they refuse to visit or talk to you, and if Leo refuses to include you in travel plans, you'll have a valid complaint and a reason to redirect your time and energy to chosen family…...
My Daughter’s Teacher Is Processing Something Big in the Classroom. He Needs to Stop.
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (166+ words) My Daughter's Teacher Is Processing Something Big in the Classroom. He Needs to Stop.Slate This is a newsletter bonus question. Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear…...
My Son Has Discovered a New Beloved Hobby. But My Mother-in-Law Has Some “Warnings.”
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (368+ words) My Son Has Discovered a New Beloved Hobby. But My Mother-in-Law Has Some "Warnings.Slate Care and Feeding is Slate's parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My 7-year-old son,…...
My Son Has a Passion for Scaring My Daughter. He Thinks It’s Hilarious. I’m Disturbed.
4+ day, 18+ hour ago (198+ words) A little kid dressed in clown costume, making a face. My husband and I have a 5-year-old daughter, "Noel, and an 8-year-old son, "Dustin. Within the last couple of months, Dustin has discovered a favorite new hobby of tormenting his…...
Help! I Just Discovered My Husband Has a Truly Horrifying “Theory” About the Toilet Plunger.
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (443+ words) I did not wake up this morning expecting to defend the concept of sanitation to another adult, and yet here we are. My husband apparently believes it is perfectly acceptable'reasonable, even'to use the bathroom toilet plunger in the kitchen sink…...
It’s One of the Most Stressful Experiences for Teens—and Their Parents. It’s Getting a Whole Lot Brighter.
1+ week, 2+ hour ago (839+ words) Kathy Cabrera Guaman not only survived the nail-biting process of applying to college; she got into three. But the celebrations were short-lived. Now she was sitting somberly and absorbing how much work comes after that triumphant moment of acceptance and…...
The Horrifying Truth Behind Liam Ramos’ Abduction
1+ week, 14+ hour ago (1479+ words) Liam's family came here to seek asylum. They filed their asylum application as they were supposed to. They have gone to court. On this week's Amicus Plus bonus episode, Dahlia Lithwick was joined by Kristin Clarens, an immigration lawyer and…...
I Have a Rule for My Kid and Phones. I’m Worried About What Other Parents Will Think.
1+ week, 1+ day ago (583+ words) My 9-year-old doesn't have a phone, but some of her friends do. In the past, my daughter gave her friends my number, and they passed it along to their parents for arranging play dates. This worked ... Care and Feeding is…...
My Son Has Discovered a Beloved Hobby. I’m Trying to Accept This, But It’s Too Weird!
1+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) My son (age 16) is very much into the furry community. He has attended two conventions (with his dad's and my blessings). I took him to one of them myself! While I absolutely don't understand the appeal, the whole thing did…...