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...
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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...
A Consistent Bedtime For Kids Might Be More Important Than How Well They Sleep
Catherine Delahaye/DigitalVision/Getty Images One of a parent’s biggest worries from Day 1 is exactly how much sleep their child is getting — and whether it’s enough. From the time they’re infants to when they’re teens (and sometimes even when they’re adults), it’s easy to worry about the quantity and quality of your kids’ sleep, since...



