fotostorm/E+/Getty Images It can be so hard to discipline young kids in the right way. Toddlers and preschoolers are notorious worldwide for their stubbornness, tantrums, and boundary-testing. And at the same time, the parents of young kids are often sleep-deprived, burned out, and worn down. It can be a bad combination, and it can be...
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Study: 71% Of Household Mental Load Falls On Mothers
svetikd/E+/Getty Images Parenting isn’t easy, period. Obviously, raising a whole child is not for the weak, but add in the invisible labor of homemaking… yeah, it’s a lot. And, moms, if you had a sneaking suspicion that it was a bit more work for you than dad, it turns out you’re not wrong. A new...
Study: This Simple Mindset Shift Helps Prevent Helicopter Parenting
Facundo Diaz Montes/E+/Getty Images Look, let’s just say it — watching a kid struggle to complete a task that you just know you could do in five seconds flat can be a wee bit frustrating. If you don’t think too much about how often you step in, it can be quite easy to become a...
Survey: Parents Spend Over $170 On Holiday Presents Per Child
svetikd/E+/Getty Images How much is “normal” to spend on your kids’ holiday hauls? The question might’ve crossed your mind, as you’ve carried one-too-many shopping bags through a mall playing “Last Christmas” by Wham! at an overstimulating volume. Truthfully, there is no “normal” amount — it can all depend on your financial situation, your kids’ ages...