Have you ever pushed your child to sign up for soccer because all the other parents did? Or gotten mad at them for a bad grade because you worry about what the teacher thinks? You might need to check your ego at the door if you answered yes to any of those questions. Ego parenting … Read more
Here’s a new parenting milestone for you — baby’s first rave. Millennials Kevin and Kelly Bond love the nightlife almost as much as they love each other, so much so, they danced their way into married life by honeymooning in the Mediterranean party capital, Ibiza. And when Kelly, 34, found out she was pregnant with twins, her … Read more
Everyone approaches parenting in their own way. But what happens when you disagree with what someone is doing? Or, you’re even worried that it could be crossing a harmful line? One woman is seeking people’s advice after she babysat her brother’s child and was concerned by what took place. Posting on in a parenting group, she explained that … Read more
Who needs a hubby when you can do life with a bosom buddy. Raising kids as a singleton can be a real struggle. But best friends Shannon and Cheyanne are tackling the challenge in tandem. “Two moms who decided it was easier to co-parent with each other than their ex-husbands,” Shannon, a divorced mother of … Read more
Some birds haven’t flown the coop. Moving out on your own has long been considered a mark of adulthood, but in recent years, young adults are purposely delaying getting their own keys — especially in one state. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data, California parents are the unlucky ones, as … Read more
Parents, step away from the toy aisle. Turns out your toddler doesn’t need a mountain of plushies, plastic cars and magnetic mayhem — they might just need four toys. Yep, four. According to Dr. Alexia Metz, an occupational therapist and mom of twins, toddlers thrive when there’s less to play with, not more. “We keep … Read more
The average parent experiences nearly 50 milestones with their children within the first year, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of babies (9 months to 24 months) found that while many of these were expected, 78% agreed that important developmental and emotional milestones can come completely out of the blue. The survey … Read more
When Lauren Isler first heard about “CoComelon,” an addictively popular animated streaming series that reportedly hooks toddlers on its bright colors, loud music and characters sporting oversized heads and googly eyes, she didn’t think twice about letting her young son watch. However, the Virginia influencer, who posts as @MamasandMesses on Instagram, quickly noticed how overstimulated … Read more
When you’re a woman, your choices are never just your own. Especially when motherhood enters the chat. Last week, Aussie sex worker Kayla Jade made headlines for confirming a long-held secret: she’s a mom of two. But speaking exclusively to Kidspot, she now says that wasn’t the real story. Sex worker Kayla Jade has confirmed that she is a mom of two. INSTARimages “I … Read more
A grieving mother has slammed her husband for his behavior following a heartbreaking pregnancy loss, on his birthday. She was eight weeks along when her pregnancy took a devastating turn. “I’ve never had a miscarriage before and this baby was so wished for,” she shared online. Just the day before, the couple had seen a strong heartbeat on an ultrasound. But … Read more
Ziggy is almost two, and according to his Australian mom, over the weekend, he was asked to leave a restaurant with his family. Renèe Barendregt tells Kidspot that the reason behind the dining drama was simple: Ziggy acted like a toddler. “Can you please put your child in the seat?” After spending the day exploring the Gold Coast on their family holiday, Renee … Read more
Some folks are born with faces that only their mothers could love — this kid wasn’t even that lucky. “He’s got the f- -king ugliest nose,” whined new mom Jess, a 20-something from the UK, while cradling (and critiquing) her infant son just moments after giving birth. “He’s so ugly,” she griped in a viral … Read more
DEAR ABBY: I’m 58 and five years into my second marriage. We lived together a little over a year before getting married. I spent seven years as a caregiver for my parents before marrying my current husband. We moved to Kentucky from Florida because his mom needed us close, but since the move, he has … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter was living in my garage apartment but then got married and moved away. Her sister is in law school in another state, and her brother is even farther away in graduate school. I moved close enough to see them when they come to visit their hometown and their mother. My ex-wife … Read more
Apparently, Minecraft isn’t just about building — it’s also about destroying movie theaters. The latest viral documentation of the utter chaos young fans are kicking up at screenings of the new blockbuster film based on the video game has some disgruntled observers rethinking plans to have kids. An astonishing video taken by a parent at … Read more
We all likely know an iPad kid… but this? This is a whole iPad family. A mom has sparked controversy online after revealing the staggering number of screens in her household. Bailey Daugh shared her haul on TikTok, and it’s likely enough to launch a small tech startup. Or at least lose a charger daily. iPads for everyone! “We are a family of … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I finally got custody of his daughter “Amelia” 15 days before her 16th birthday. She came to us with home-schooling and little socialization. Now she’s 18, and we’ve gotten her on track to graduate, but she has completely changed. She plans to move in with her boyfriend and is skipping … Read more
The tea is piping hot. There’s no denying that everyone loves a good gossip sesh. And it turns out — spilling the tea to a friend is actually good for your mental health. Sure, gabbing gets a bad rep, as it’s usually viewed as rude or impolite. However, it’s also considered a relatively healthy way … Read more
DEAR ABBY: My daughter-in-law is very opinionated. At times, we get along. But, in the past, she has upset me by accusing me of not doing the right thing. She and my son have two young children together and full custody of his son from another mother. I complimented my grandson on looking after his … Read more
Getting bitten by mosquitoes and midges while on camping adventures is almost a right of passage for Aussie kids. Usually, they’re itchy for a few days, sometimes need a bandaid, then they heal without any further thought. For one full-time traveling family, however, an ordinary mosquito bite recently turned into a frightening nightmare they never thought possible. Scratching a mosquito bite … Read more