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A flight attendant taught me this mommy hack for traveling with my baby — but trolls say it’s ‘stupid’ and ‘unsafe’

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A flight attendant taught me this mommy hack for traveling with my baby — but trolls say it’s ‘stupid’ and ‘unsafe’

Shoe gotta be kidding, mom.  Parents traveling with small children, especially at 30,000 feet in the air, may often find themselves in sticky situations.  But this mother’s adhesive hack for keeping track of her baby’s footwear has frequent flyers flying off the handle.  Mom Tsagana’s flight attendant-suggested hack for keeping tabs on kids’ shoes during flights … Read more

Most parents fear they’re losing ‘precious time’ while fighting with kids about digital ‘addiction’: new study

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Most parents fear they’re losing ‘precious time’ while fighting with kids about digital ‘addiction’: new study

Kids can’t “Just Say No” to the high of WiFi.  The bewitching buzz of being online — be it via an iPad, cellphone or computer — is like a narcotic to Gen Alpha kiddos. Now, parents fear their perennially online offspring are devolved into digital drug addicts due to the prevalence of modern technology, per … Read more

Are you a Type C parent? It’s the trendy new way to raise your kid — but experts say it’s ‘messy’

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Are you a Type C parent? It’s the trendy new way to raise your kid — but experts say it’s ‘messy’

Are you a Type C parent? Coined by mom-of-three Ashleigh Surratt, this tongue-in-cheek term is resonating with millions of parents who say they juggle structure with a dash of chaos. Type C parenting blends the discipline and organization of Type A with the relaxed spontaneity of Type B. “She’s got the planner, but also the … Read more

Exclusive | I’m a polyamorous parent — I’m a better mom now that my kids know the truth about my unrestrictive lifestyle

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Exclusive | I’m a polyamorous parent — I’m a better mom now that my kids know the truth about my unrestrictive lifestyle

For Nichole Gonzalez, giving birth to her now one-year-old daughter in late 2023 was a family affair.  As she pushed, her husband, Frank, held her left leg — while their girlfriend, Sasha, held the right.  “It was important to have both of my partners in the delivery room,” Gonzalez, 29, a stay-at-home mama of two from … Read more

Does your kid whine too much? Mom reveals ‘crazy,’ controversial hack

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Does your kid whine too much? Mom reveals ‘crazy,’ controversial hack

A mom has an unusual “hack” for getting her kids to stop whining. Chelsea Lensing, an economics professor and mother of two, has gone viral for what she calls a “crazy” parenting technique to silence the backseat chorus of “Mom, I’m bored!” or “Mom, I’m hungry!” Her solution? Turn the tables. “If you have little … Read more

Parents’ obsessive technology use may have serious long-term effects on babies and toddlers: study

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Parents’ obsessive technology use may have serious long-term effects on babies and toddlers: study

Call it phoney parenting. Tots under the age of five suffer adverse effects if their moms and dads are distracted by the bings and dings of modern technology, according to a startling new study on the dangers of “technoference.” “Parental technology use in their child’s presence was significantly associated with poorer cognition and prosocial behavior, … Read more

I don’t let my kid go to birthday parties — family time is more important

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I don’t let my kid go to birthday parties — family time is more important

Prioritizing what’s important as a family can be a tough gig, but for Emily Oster there’s one childhood activity that’ll never come first.  Children’s birthday parties.  The economist and mom of two says her family prefers to forego social occasions to instead focus on family time.   “That’s not everybody’s thing, but that’s our thing”  Oster explained her anti-party stance in a … Read more

If your kid catches you having sex, here’s how to handle it — according to experts

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If your kid catches you having sex, here’s how to handle it — according to experts

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare — the moment your bedroom door creaks open mid-coitus and your kid catches a glimpse of something they can never unsee. “Don’t panic,” sex therapist and neuroscience researcher Dr. Nan Wise, PhD, recently told PureWow in an interview. “This is going to happen probably at some point over the course … Read more

I intervened to stop a spoiled kid from ruining a birthday party — now everyone thinks I’m the bad guy

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I intervened to stop a spoiled kid from ruining a birthday party — now everyone thinks I’m the bad guy

A Reddit drama shared by a user has drawn multiple outraged comments about what constitutes appropriate behavior, or not, at birthday celebrations involving cake, kids and family etiquette.  “I was just at my girlfriend’s mom’s birthday party,” wrote a user on the social media platform.  “We’d ordered an expensive cake for her and split the cost three … Read more

Is your kid is speaking Italian gibberish? Blame this Gen Alpha ‘brainrot’ meme

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Is your kid is speaking Italian gibberish? Blame this Gen Alpha ‘brainrot’ meme

It’s giving… espresso-induced insanity. If your 10-year-old suddenly starts yelling “tralaero tralala!” while pirouetting like a caffeinated ballerina, you’re not hallucinating.  You’ve just been hit with a full-blown case of “Italian Brainrot” — Gen Alpha’s latest hyper-online obsession that makes “Skibidi Toilet” look like Shakespeare. Forget pasta, art, or bona-fide Italians: This trend has nothing … Read more

I make my tween daughters pay rent and evict them if they’re late — haters say it’s cruel, but I love it

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I make my tween daughters pay rent and evict them if they’re late — haters say it’s cruel, but I love it

In this mother’s house, kiddos gotta pay to stay.  Keeping up with high cost of living is anything but child’s play. And when it comes to collecting rent from her tweens, this no-nonsense landlord does not play around.  “They have to pay $5, every week, for rent, and another $5, every week, for utilities,” Taja … Read more

This parenting tradition is dying with Gen Z — and it’s harming their kids

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This parenting tradition is dying with Gen Z — and it’s harming their kids

Gen Zzzzs want to put this precious parenting pastime to bed.  Snuggling up under a kiddo’s comforter to read the little one a bedtime story is a total snooze-fest for moms and dads in their early 20s, according to a new study on the steep decline of children’s interest in books.  Zoomers simply don’t consider reading fairy … Read more

Exclusive | Moms launch anti-glitzy ‘Get Un-Ready With Me’ effort to teach young girls to embrace their looks

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Exclusive | Moms launch anti-glitzy ‘Get Un-Ready With Me’ effort to teach young girls to embrace their looks

Sarah Lee, a married mom of four, is taking it off — all her makeup, that is.  “Going makeup-free is so freeing,” Lee, 51, told The Post. “I have more interesting and important things to contribute to the world other than just my physical appearance.” And Lee of Sacramento, Calif., isn’t in a rush to … Read more

Teacher reveals the one thing she wishes all parents taught their kids before kindergarten: ‘It’s really hard to help them learn’

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Teacher reveals the one thing she wishes all parents taught their kids before kindergarten: ‘It’s really hard to help them learn’

Now, here’s a parenting tip moms and dads oughta “No!.” Emily Perkins, 28, a kindergarten teacher from Kentucky, is schooling parents on the art of saying “uh-uh” before their little rascal’s first day of school.  “Tell your child ‘No,’” said the kiddo pro in a buzzy bulletin with over 326,000 TikTok views.  Perkins virally scolded … Read more

Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant

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Your kid is 28% more likely to have a developmental issue if you have this health problem while pregnant

About 15% of US children 3 to 17 years old are living with neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD, autism and intellectual disabilities. A new study out of China suggests that children born to mothers who experience a common ailment during pregnancy are 28% more likely to be diagnosed with these conditions. In the US, 1 in … Read more

Parents should beware of using this two-word demand with kids — ‘they’re tuning you out every time’, expert says

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Parents should beware of using this two-word demand with kids — ‘they’re tuning you out every time’, expert says

Parents should be careful about wearing out this warning.  Tots, toddlers and tikes — newcomers to this big, hazardous world — can often be drawn to danger like moths to flames. They’re like little daredevils.  So, to keep them safe from harm, parenting pros are advising moms and dads to avoid this common command: “Be careful.” Parenting professionals … Read more

I had my third kid at 51 and it was my easiest pregnancy — here’s how my age was an advantage

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I had my third kid at 51 and it was my easiest pregnancy — here’s how my age was an advantage

Anything is possible. Technically speaking, women have a biological clock — but moms like Grace Collins are giving hope to those who feel pressure to have children by a certain age. Collins just gave birth to her third child at 51 — and doesn’t have any regrets. The 51-year-old didn’t meet her one true love … Read more

Kid Rock’s mini White House revealed after star spent 20 years building it — complete with a golden urinal, church and more

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Kid Rock’s mini White House revealed after star spent 20 years building it — complete with a golden urinal, church and more

Kid Rock’s new abode is fit for an “American Bad Ass.” The controversial rocker, 54, spent the past 20 years building himself a mini White House dupe, and now, he’s practically living like his good friend, President Donald Trump. Rock’s new 27,000-square-foot presidential replica is perched high atop the hills in Nashville, Tennessee, with a giant … Read more

Momfluencer insists hodgepodge ‘old money’ outfit got her kid accepted into a top school — but her followers aren’t convinced

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Momfluencer insists hodgepodge ‘old money’ outfit got her kid accepted into a top school — but her followers aren’t convinced

Does she look like a million bucks? A mom has drummed up debate on social media after claiming her “old money” chic outfit supposedly landed her toddler a spot in a prestigious school. Content creator, Tammy Peacock, posted an Instagram Reels video of herself decked out in quite the ensemble with the caption, “The outfit … Read more

My wedding day was ruined by badly behaved kids — never do a child-friendly ceremony

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My wedding day was ruined by badly behaved kids — never do a child-friendly ceremony

Their puzzling prank left the bride in pieces.  Unbridled, unsupervised children are a plague on weddings that most just-married couples hope to avoid.  But one unlucky newlywed’s “kid-friendly” fête was all fun and games until she discovered that the naughty tots had ruined the look of her picture-perfect guest book.  “Instead of doing a traditional guest book, we … Read more