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Are Your Kids Allowed To Use Swear Words? Here’s What Parents Think About It

Cussing, cursing, or swearing, no matter what you call it, attitudes towards strong language in general use are shifting a bit, with more parents now … Read more

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 21, 2026

Dad shows off his twin infants

Blind Dad Goes Viral With Video Showing How He Tells Infant Twins Apart

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 21, 2026

A mom and son share an affectionate connection outside

This Longstanding Relationship Principle Applies Perfectly To Parenting

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 2, 2026

Boys and girls running

Is It “Underparenting” Or Just Giving Freedom To Grow?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 23, 2025

Upset toddler boy crying in his house

Can Radical Acceptance Get You Through Toddler Tantrums & Other Growing Pains?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 17, 2025

Sugar skull girl in tophat

Why I Think Allowing Teens To Dress Up For Halloween Is Important And What Experts Say

Written by: Jillian Christensen

Published on: October 14, 2025

Jessie Ledlin

The Big Shift: How Becoming A Stay-At-Home Mom Affects Financial Independence

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: October 8, 2025

Best Chore Apps For Kids

The Best Chore Apps For Kids And What They Offer

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: June 17, 2025

Bluey Episodes That Teach Parents Valuable Lessons

9 Bluey Episodes About Parenting Challenges And What They Teach Parents

Written by: Kendra Snead

Published on: May 22, 2025

Validate Child's Feelings

How To Validate Your Child’s Feelings While Maintaining Rules & Boundaries

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 22, 2025

Mother and son packing school bag

I Carry My Son’s Backpack — Here’s Why

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 17, 2025

Family in frame

Do Parents Have A Favorite Child? A New Study Has Answers

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: January 22, 2025

Parents Can Reignite Their Teen’s Love For Learning, A New Book Shows How

Written by: Mattie Bieberly

Published on: January 18, 2025

Children Feelings

Children’s Books To Help Teach Your Child About Their Emotions

Written by: Jennifer Whitfield

Published on: January 8, 2025

Speech therapist working with little boy in office

How to Navigate Your Child’s IEP

Written by: Mattie Bieberly

Published on: January 7, 2025

Boy overwhelmed closing eyes and hands over ears

8 Ways Stimming Calms Your Child’s Nervous System

Written by: Jennifer Whitfield

Published on: January 5, 2025

Bored kids on quarantine. Sisters best friends spend time together lay on pillows. Girls feeling sad. Girlish leisure. Sisters share gossips at home. Bored children. Boring activity. Tired and sleepy

10 Winter Boredom Busting Activites For Kids And What Experts Say About Their Benefits

Written by: Jillian Christensen

Published on: January 3, 2025

Teenager doing homework at table in evening

10 Reasons Why Some Stress Is Good For Kids According To Research

Written by: Jennifer Whitfield

Published on: December 17, 2024

life skills summer camp cooking

Life Skills Summer Camp: These Moms Are Teaching Their Kids Lessons in Being Human

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: July 5, 2024

triplet mom

Triplet Mom Goes Viral as Kids Decide They Share a Single Name

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 20, 2024

Four Parenting Choices That Matter

Four Parenting Choices That Matter

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: January 29, 2014