Freemixer/Getty Images It’s the fourth quarter of my son’s first basketball game, and we are down by eight points. Tensions are high amongst the parents wedged together on tiny bleachers. The opposing team makes another basket, and a mom screams, “Hey, ref! I guess we’re just not calling back court now?!” Did I mention these...
Images By Tang Ming Tung/DigitalVision/Getty Images People without kids are often asked (sometimes by complete strangers) why thy don’t have children. It’s an answer that can be completely heartbreaking to answer for some and, at the very best, completely rude for others. After all, society isn’t constantly asking parents to explain to the world why...
Yue_/E+/Getty Images It’s always interesting to see how different cultures around the world approach different aspects of child-rearing — and that’s certainly true of how different countries deal with the hot topic of screen time and kids. Last week, for example, Singapore — the Southeast Asian city-state known for its strict rules and regulations —...
@jilli_7 / TikTok One mom shared her bewilderment that some parents post on the internet, specifically Facebook and Facebook Groups, asking for last-minute babysitters. She wonders if she’s in the minority in finding this type of choice strange. Does everyone not vet every single person who comes in contact with their kids? Jillian, @jilli_7 on...