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Yahoo LifeKids are messy. So why are moms under so much pressure to keep their homes spotless?
"I began feeling like I was a failure for not keeping the house to influencer-level cleanliness," says one mom.
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'There is no dad in our family': How parents have helped their kids navigate questions about their households
Kids who come from adoptive, multiethnic or LGBTQ families are often fielding uncomfortable questions — but don't owe anyone an explanation.
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Parents in East Palestine, Ohio share how train derailment has upended their family life: 'I can't think of anything else right now except if my children are going to be safe'
“I don’t judge any other parents for their choice to keep their kids in town,” says a mom who took her boys to their dad's home two hours away.
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'Self-care' is constantly marketed to moms. Here's what we actually need.
When mothers think about taking care of ourselves, we need to focus more on psychological needs than products.
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Grandma's counting calories. Grandpa's marveling at your kid's meals. How can parents push back on diet culture messaging?
Experts share how to keep comments about what your kid eats or weighs at bay.
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Is it bad to vent around my kids? Here's what experts say
Read this before you start sounding off about your in-laws, or your kid's teacher.
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Do children's books have a fatphobia problem?
Parents and educators have begun to question why so many illustrated book characters are thin, and why, when bigger bodies are featured, they are often ridiculed or vilified.
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Why apologizing to your children is important: 'We need to show kids how to be vulnerable'
Experts explain how parents can model a sincere apology — and why it's important for kids.
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As Twitter experiences upheaval, what happens to the parents who use it for advice and support?
Twitter has helped parents connect and find community. With its future uncertain, many are wondering where they'll go.
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I'm not a crafty mom — and my kids aren't happy about it
"I've given up on being a Pinterest parent," one mom says.