StockPlanets/Getty Images I stand in solidarity with every parent going through a picky eating stage: It’s a f*cking minefield. One minute, peppers are all the rage and I’m buying them in bulk. The next, peppers are absolutely disgusting, and it’s unfathomable that I’d even think about serving them. Pediatric gaslighting — it’s a thing. So,...
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Study: Harsh Parenting During 'Sensitive Periods' Affects Kids
RichLegg/E+/Getty Images Staying calm, cool and collected is not always the easiest feat when raising kids. If you’ve ever felt like screaming and ripping your hair out, you’re not alone. But, science proves that keeping it together is worth it. A new study has shown that harsh parenting, particularly during the preschool years, can have...
What To Say To A Busy Mom That Will Actually Make Her Day
TikTok If you have more than one child and you’ve appeared out in public with them any time below the age of about 8, there’s a good chance you’ve heard someone tell you “Wow! You’ve got your hands full!” One mom of three, Stephanie, who posts as @_stephmorrison_ on TikTok, recently shared an alternative statement...
‘Horizontal Parenting’ Is The Playtime Hack All Exhausted Parents Need
TikTok Look, playtime is not always easy. Kids are just as exhausting as they are wonderful, which means they are incredibly wonderful and oh so very exhausting. Some days, you simply do not have the energy to keep up with the storied lore they have created for their Barbie dolls, and that is okay! One...



