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5 Habits of Lawnmower Parents That Are Hurting More Than Helping
3+ hour, 3+ min ago (719+ words) Lawnmower parenting, sometimes also known as snowplow parenting, involves parents who work to clear away any obstacles in their child's path. These parents aim to protect their children from dealing with challenges by stepping in to solve the problem for…...
Parenting in Your 40s? This Could Be the Hidden Reason You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
22+ hour, 3+ min ago (1388+ words) Perimenopause can bring emotional and physical changes that affect parenting. Learn symptoms, challenges, and ways to cope. Parenting can be hard at the best of times. There are tantrums, broken sleep,and mood swings'but if you're perimenopausal, your child might…...
What Are Helicopter Grandparents—and How to Deal With Them Gracefully
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (877+ words) Grandparents can be a huge part of a family's village, but sometimes it can be just a bit too much. We've all heard of helicopter parents. Now meet helicopter grandparents'yes, it's a thing.These are grandmas and grandpas who may…...
Who Is Generation Alpha? What Parents Should Know
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (703+ words) Kids of Millennials and Gen Xers will soon inherit the world. So, who is Generation Alpha? Parents can expect a lot from these exceptional kids. Even though both the Millennial generation (born between 1981 and 1996) and Generation X (born between 1965 and…...
10 Ways to Be a Better Parent: Expert-Backed Tips That Actually Work
2+ day, 17+ hour ago (731+ words) From asking questions to practicing active listening, these tricks will help you be a better parent. Parenting is tough. That's a fact. Whether your little love bug is 3 or 13 doesn't matter; raising children is hard. But if you want to…...
Is the ‘Sunday Reset’ Trend Setting Parents Up to Fail?
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (844+ words) Plus, the added pressure from social media to be parent who at least looks like they have their well-manicured, perfectly groomed life in order, or to reach certain productivity standards, isn't making the job parenting any easier. So it's not…...
Is ‘Only Child Syndrome’ Real? What Experts Want Parents to Know
5+ day, 3+ hour ago (1082+ words) This concept stems from the belief that only children share certain negative characteristics. Find out how being an only child actually impacts kids. What's the reason behind these only child statistics? Many parents are actively choosing to have just one…...
How to Parent a Stubborn Child—Without Losing Your Cool
5+ day, 4+ hour ago (855+ words) Parenting a strong-willed child can be challenging at times. But here's what experts recommend to help your relationship with your kid thrive. My toddler's voice ricochets off the walls of the mudroom'mama can't do it; mama can't do it she…...
5 Little Ways to Teach Kids to Think for Themselves—Starting as a Baby
6+ day, 3+ hour ago (932+ words) Raising a kid who doesn't follow the crowd is easier said than done. Here's how experts say you can help your kid be their own person. No one wants to raise kids to be followers who are unable to make…...
Lyft Now Lets Teens Ride Alone—Here’s What Parents Should Consider First
6+ day, 21+ hour ago (634+ words) With safety features in place, rideshares offer independence for teens. But there are pros and cons parents should be aware of. Cavan Images / Getty Images Parents of modern teenagers have to keep up with the latest social media trends, decide…...