Every day started out the same. Sarah would wake up, get dressed in her uniform, and pack her lunch. But by the time she reached the stairs, she’d collapse. The 10-year-old’s body would shut down, physically unable to walk out the door. “I didn’t realize how traumatic it was for her to keep going to school,” her mom, Lauren, told Kidspot. … Read more
You know we really don’t talk enough about how humbling it is to have children. Sure, they have us digging super deep to find the strength to carry on when we’re sick and tired. Seasoned parents will tell you how much they’ve looked inward and grown in order to become the best version of themselves after having kids. Sure, … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband has four grown children — one from his first marriage; three with his late wife. Talk about drama! Who talks to whom? Who can’t stand whom? Who gets annoyed when one of them comes to visit us? They could be BFFs today and tomorrow stab each other in the back. Recently, … Read more
Face it — your eyes are playing tricks on you. Dr. Dean Jackson, a biologist and BBC presenter, shared a puzzling image on TikTok of an alleged optical illusion, claiming it contained a creepy, hidden face. The photo is seemingly innocent, showing a sweet image of two little girls sitting in a field. The photo … Read more
Moms and dads question their parenting skills three times a week on average, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 American parents with young children, 11 and under, uncovered some of their toughest struggles and biggest shocks while learning how to raise their kids. In the study, the parents surveyed admitted to feeling like … Read more
They’re a bunch of night owls. How someone chooses to parent their child is a personal choice — and one mom’s approach has many people scratching their heads. It’s typical for most young kids to have an early bath and bedtime schedule, but Emily Boazman chooses to do the complete opposite. Dinner time in the … Read more
You know how they say a picture is worth a thousand words? Well, for one little boy, a photo of his mum’s ultrasound scan didn’t just speak. It screamed. Paige had proudly hung up the scans of her sister’s baby, thinking nothing of it other than the excitement of a little one on the way. But then her two-year-old son … Read more
Low-rise jeans and Abercrombie & Fitch aren’t the only divisive 90s trends making a comeback. Nostalgic moms and dads are eschewing back-to-back day camps and enrichment programs for their kids— typical seasonal survival tactics for many city families — in favor of “feral child summers” reminiscent of the Clinton administration. Some parents want their children to … Read more
When it comes to NYC dining, mom Jamie Boxer doesn’t kid around. The Brooklynite is one in the expanding pack of parents proudly “restaurant training” their tykes to eat, drink, be merry and behave in public spaces — strictly sans digital distractions or temper tantrums. “I love New York City dining. We have some of the best … Read more
Forget fancy walkers and pricey gear — all your baby might need to take those first steps is a pair of limes. That’s the peel deal, according to parenting pros who say the citrusy trick can help kickstart your kiddo’s stride. In a now-viral TikTok, developmental physical therapist Olivia Reyes shared footage of an 11-month-old … Read more
Two of Ozzy Osbourne’s six children subtly reacted to the music icon’s death at age 76. Louis Osborne and Jessica Osborne, both of whom Ozzy shared with his first wife, Thelma Riley, honored their late father on social media Tuesday. Louis, 50, changed his Facebook profile picture to a black square. Ozzy Osbourne’s son, Louis. … Read more
Sixty-one percent of parents say mealtimes are one of the only times they’re able to fully engage their child without distraction. That’s according to a new survey of 2,000 Americans with kids in kindergarten through sixth grade. Dealing with picky eaters, getting kids to sit at the table, and cleaning up after a meal were … Read more
This “beach day” was anything but fun. A so-called mommy influencer is catching heat online after a fellow mom exposed her for allegedly staging a sunny bonding moment with her young daughter — then packing up and leaving right after getting the perfect shot. Ashley Cast (@healthybutno) posted a TikTok video recounting the bizarre incident … Read more
Ever looked at your kids and thought, “How did they all come from the same womb?” Turns out, birth order might have something to do with it. Psychologists have long studied how your place in the family lineup can influence everything from personality to career choices – and while it’s not an exact science, the stereotypes? Alarmingly accurate. Firstborn: The mini-adult in training If … Read more
Alec Van Khajadourian plays to his strengths. And the five-year-old, a piano prodigy from Los Angeles, is poised to show off his strong suit — on one of NYC’s most storied stages this Sunday. “I can’t wait to get on stage at Carnegie Hall and play for everyone,” little Alec enthused to The Post. “I’m so excited!.” … Read more
This is smart parenting. An early bedtime or a rigorous chore chart aren’t instant guarantees for success, but they’re proven steps towards raising a certifiable wunderkind, according got a new study. Since 2013, British study SEED has been tracking around 6,000 children across the UK with the aim of exploring how environments — including early … Read more
This mama bear wants her cubs to claw back. Louisiana mom Brittany Norris sparked a schoolyard smackdown on TikTok — after unapologetically declaring that she’s raising her kids to fight fire with fists. “If someone hits my kid, I’m not raising them to go tell the teacher. Not raising a snitch,” Norris, 27, said in … Read more
Kids these days watch Bluey episodes where the biggest drama is a cartoon dog losing a game of keepy-uppy. I watched a boy get stung to death by bees after trying to find his best friend’s mood ring. And then I watched her sob over his casket. No wonder us 90s kids are the most screen-time-anxious generation of parents ever. ’90s kids … Read more
When most people think of autism, they picture sensory sensitivities, repetitive behaviors or social difficulties. But research shows that early signs can also show up in the way a child walks, often through three distinct movement patterns. Now, scientists are developing a cutting-edge app designed to detect those subtle clues, potentially paving the way for … Read more
Talk about mist-ifying news. In addition to shortening life spans, decimating taste buds and filling lungs with black goo, vaping may also affect fetal skull development. Startling new research indicates that even without nicotine, in utero exposure to two primary ingredients in e-cigarettes can alter fetal development, specifically skull shape. E-cigarettes typically contain fewer chemicals … Read more