Instagram / @abanaturally Some days, it can just feel like every word out of your mouth is “stop,” “no,” or “don’t.” It’s not easy to raise kids in their more *ahem* adventurous phases, when it feels like all they do is test your limits. But, one mom offered a language hack that might change the...
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What Not To Say To Your College Kid When They Come Home
Instagram / @less.awkward “How’s school?” “Good.” Period, end of sentence, end of conversation. Classic! I know there’s nothing more exciting than picking up your college kid for their first visit home — you haven’t seen them in so long! They look so grown up! Are they eating enough? Of course, you’re bound to have a...
Mom On Reddit Wants To Know "AITA" For Not Having In-Laws On Christmas Morning
Natalia Lebedinskaia/Moment/Getty Images The holidays are great, but one thing that is never, ever fun are the logistics. Who’s baking what? Who hasn’t RSVPed? Are we getting the adults presents this year or are we just buying for the kids? And, of course, who’s hosting? This last one can get particularly contentious, especially when in-laws...
Preschools Are Expelling Students 3x More Than K-12
FatCamera/E+/Getty Images Over the past few decades, study after study have enumerated the many benefits of preschool for American children. Kids who attend preschool are better prepared for elementary school. Pre-K programs are particularly beneficial for low-income children and English language learners. Research from James Heckman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, even found that society at...



