Georgijevic/E+/Getty Images As divorce became more common in the latter half of the 20th century, families began to look different, particularly as they grew over generations. Suddenly, the “four grandparent” paradigm that dominated most of modern history shifted. My kids, for example, have four grandfathers — biological and step — and three grandmothers. It’s lovely...
TikTok Parents often say that they will do anything for their children. But does that promise expire when their kids turn 18? One mom on TikTok, @lottie…weaver, says that when it comes to her three daughters there are certain ways that she will always show up for her kids, even long after they’ve flown the...
South_agency/E+/Getty Images For new parents, it’s only ever a matter of time before someone — a family member, co-worker, friend, or stranger on the street — asks the inevitable question: “So when are you going to have another?” It’s usually followed up with (or even posed as) “When are you going to give [your child]...
TikTok Once your kids hit a certain age — and it’s always earlier than you realize — you have to be very careful what you say around them. Because even when it seems they’re not paying attention, well, “little pitchers have big ears,” as they say. And while many use this phrase when they don’t...