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Working From Home With Kids? These 64 Activities Can Actually Keep Them Busy
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (1773+ words) Has Netflix played babysitter more times than you can count? No shame. We asked experts for activities to help keep your kids busy while you work. • Keeping kids engaged in flow play helps them build important life skills like creativity,…...
I Lied About Hospital Visitor Rules After Giving Birth—and It Taught Me How to Set Boundaries as a New Parent
4+ day, 17+ hour ago (899+ words) Here’s how to talk to extended family about your boundaries after bringing a new baby home, according to experts. • Setting boundaries before your baby arrives can help reduce stress and protect your postpartum recovery.• Having a plan for visitors, including…...
7 Foods That Can Help Support Your Body After Giving Birth
5+ day, 12+ min ago (1109+ words) These OBGYN and dietician-backed foods help give your healing body the nutrients it needs after bringing a new baby into the world. galitskaya / Getty Images Between the midnight feedings, endless diaper changes, and overall post-birth haze, the postpartum period doesn’t…...
‘Kindergarten Readiness’ Is A Myth—Here’s What Experts Wish It Meant
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (1104+ words) “Kindergarten readiness” is a buzzy term, but experts say it’s leading to harmful (albeit well-meaning) approaches. Beth Ann Mayer is a writer with nearly a decade of experience covering family and mental and physical health. “Kindergarten readiness is basically the…...
What To Do When Your Child Says, ‘Everyone Else Has One’
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (747+ words) During back-to-school season, you may hear your kid or teen asking for more items than usual. They may even be envious of their peers. Here’s how to handle it. If your kid comes home from school and tells you they…...
Why Teens With ADHD May Seem Tired Even After a Full Night’s Sleep, According to Experts
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (787+ words) Experts weigh in on why kids with ADHD sleep less and with more disruptions to their sleep cycle. Sarah has worked as an editor, writer, fact-checker, proofreader, and researcher for a variety of clients in print and digital publishing. Her…...
A Dad Makes His 6-Year-Old Pay Rent Every Month—Here’s Why He Says It’s Worth It
1+ week, 5+ day ago (746+ words) He says it’s a way for his daughter to learn about money. Raising responsible kids is pretty much an objective win in most parents’ books. But if you ask how you should go about teaching responsibility, that’s where things get…...
3 ‘CoComelon’ Videos To Inspire Summer Games, Dance Breaks, and Bedtime Wind-Downs
2+ week, 1+ day ago (303+ words) These videos may even inspire your kid to dance or use their imagination. What games are you playing with your little ones this summer? My energetic 4-year-old is an only child who craves constant attention, and frankly, I am running…...
Dad Tried To Be Realistic About His Son’s Sports Dream—and Many Parents Say He Went Too Far
2+ week, 1+ day ago (740+ words) How can parents prepare kids for reality without discouraging them in the process? • Kids need space to dream, even if their goals feel unrealistic to adults.• Balancing honesty with encouragement helps kids feel supported and confident.• Conversations about their goals…...
The Surprising Mental Health Benefit of Skin-to-Skin Contact After Your Baby’s Birth
2+ week, 5+ day ago (1364+ words) It’s already been documented that skin-to-skin contact has benefits for your baby. But a new study shows it can also have benefits for parents. FatCamera / Getty Images Postpartum depression (PPD) is more common than many people realize, affecting 1 in 7 postpartum…...