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The 1 Mistake Parents Make When Praising Kids ... And What to Do Instead
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (359+ words) Make Room in Your Suitcase for These Spring Travel Essentials, Starting at $10 Learning how to win and lose graciously is no easy feat. Dr. Sue Varma, board-certified psychiatrist and author of "Practical Optimism," joined TODAY on Feb. 19 to share some…...
Gifts for 10-Year-Olds That Are Sure to Become the Talk of Their Friend Group
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (1802+ words) We've already rounded up the best gifts for toddlers, babies and kids, but now we're looking to the double digits with the best gifts for 10-year-olds. From toys to interactive STEM kits and art gifts, here are the best presents…...
How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter? Check Out Rates Near You
6+ day, 10+ hour ago (448+ words) How Much Should You Pay Your Babysitter? Check Out Rates Near You If you remember earning $5 an hour as a teenage babysitter, you'll be shocked by what babysitters earn today. UrbanSitter has tracked childcare cost trends and analyzed tens of…...
After a High-Risk Pregnancy, Mom Names Her Child After the Nurse 'God Placed' in Her Life
1+ week, 1+ day ago (751+ words) Patricia Bery was alone when the doctors rushed in. At a routine ultrasound when she was pregnant with her first child, a team of physicians delivered alarming news: her baby's kidneys were not developing at the same rate, and it…...
4th Grade Teacher Reads a Breakup Letter to Her Class. You Won't Believe Who Wrote It
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (424+ words) Fourth grade teacher Dani Jesmonth told her students that she found a note crumpled up next to the recycling bin in her classroom. But it wasn't just any note. It was a " gasp! " break-up note. Jesmonth told her students that…...
Meet the 83-Year-Old Army Vet Who Started a Second Career … Cuddling NICU Babies
2+ week, 1+ day ago (629+ words) Lynn Harris spent most of his professional career selling sandpaper and other abrasive materials. But after he retired, Harris explored his softer side as a hospital "baby cuddler." "I always said that abrasives was a 'rough' business," jokes Harris on…...
The 1 Life Skill This Educator Made Her Son Learn Before Middle School
2+ week, 2+ day ago (576+ words) Atlanta mom Beth Rosenbleeth, best known for her popular Instagram account called Days With Grey, encourages her tween son to do tasks that strike fear into many a parent's heart. "What I care about most is helping him practice independence…...
Mix up Your Girls’ Nights With These Fun Productive Alternatives!
3+ week, 10+ hour ago (143+ words) Mix up Your Girls" Nights With These Fun Productive Alternatives!TODAY.com Mix up Your Girls" Nights With These Fun Productive Alternatives! Shop These Winter Essentials to Stay Warm for up to 77% off! Kitchen Essentials to Cook Like a Pro:…...
The 1 Lesson Kathie Lee Gifford Taught Her Kids — That They’re Now Teaching Their Own Children
3+ week, 5+ day ago (319+ words) The 16 Amazon Finds Getting Us Through January, From $8 Kathie Lee's Gifford's grandkids are taking after her in the sweetest way. During a Jan. 21 appearance on Hoda Kotb's "Making Space" podcast, Kathie Lee revealed her grandkids are already showing an admirable…...
Have Mental Health Days Gone Too Far? One Teacher Raises Questions About Resilience
3+ week, 6+ day ago (486+ words) Trend Report: Cashmere Sweaters, A Screen-Free Phone Hack, More Few educators or parents would argue that this shift has been anything but necessary. But some are beginning to ask whether the pendulum has swung too far. Samantha Jo Payne, a…...