TikTok There are a lot of expenses associated with having kids — furniture, diapers, formula, medical care. But for the first five years of their life, little if anything comes close to the cost of childcare. But while most people understand that fact prior to welcoming their little one, few can truly grasp exactly what...
Anita Kot/Moment/Getty Images Having your dog love you is kind of a badge of honor — they’re good judges of character and all. Maybe you know you and your dog are total besties, and they can even tell when you’re sad or sick. Or, maybe your pup is an equal opportunity snuggle giver, and you’ve...
Donna Ward/Getty Images Entertainment/Getty Images Do you track your teenagers? While it’s pretty common for parents to track the whereabouts of their younger kids (late elementary/middle school) who might be too young for a cellphone, but still need a bit of independence, does the same go for teens, especially those old enough to drive? Fixer...
TikTok Social worker and trauma specialist Maggie Nick (@maggiewithperspectacles) routinely posts about the pitfalls of raising (and being) a “good kid.” People pleasers, overachievers, kids who are always trying to manage other people’s emotions through achievement and overextending themselves — listen up. Nick offered a succinct but important message to parents of the good kids…...