parenthood
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Teens Might Actually Watch These Sex Ed Videos
We know it’s important to have not just one talk about sex with our kids, but lots of micro-talks: talks about their bodies, puberty, sex, and consent, starting when they’re young and expanding upon these topics as they get older. However, even if we’re open with our kids from the very beginning, and even if…
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Parents: Are You Depressed Or Just Tired?
Pre-motherhood, I was never prone to depression (anxiety is >more my jam). But there have been several times since becoming a parent that I have wondered: Am I depressed? Days when I’ve wanted to get back into bed after school drop-off or weekends when I’ve secretly wished that my family would go off without me…
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The Best Baby Hack Is To Have An Easy Baby
A new study published in Academic Paediatrics confirms that mothers of fussy babies are more likely to experience symptoms of depression than mothers of “easy” babies. Researchers pulled data from more than 8,200 children and their parents and found “the less soothable the infant, the more distressed the mother,” a press release states. Caring for…
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25 Popular Parenting Life Hacks Put To The Test
Video: Raising children is a lot of work, so who can blame parents that look for tips and tricks to make it all a little easier? Sadly, not all life hacks are as useful as they seem. Here’s what happens when 25 of the most popular parenting hacks are attempted.