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I took 6 months of leave after the birth of my first child. It was too long for me.
I took a combination of paid and unpaid leave with my first child. I felt isolated and was stressed…
Katy M. Clark
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I moved from the US to Canada for my husband. But living here is what helped me afford my second child.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer less than a year after giving birth. The treatments made me infe…
Sarah DiMuro
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I spent nearly $60,000 when 2 of my kids were in full-time childcare. We delayed having a 3rd child because we couldn't afford it.
Randi Braun had two kids in childcare at one point. She said she wanted another child but had to de…
Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Parents spend more time on their smartphones than children and this might be straining relationships, new study suggests
A recent study revealed the strain smartphones are placing on parent-child relationships in India. …
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The coming reign of the only child
Kids without siblings are suddenly everywhere — and they might just save America.
Ann Friedman
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Talking to your child like they’re a kid? Here’s why you might be doing more harm than good
Children are capable of understanding complex issues and can contribute insights on important topic…
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I'm about to turn 40, and people say I'll regret being child-free. I won't.
People keep asking Jodie Humphries when she'll have kids as she nears 40. She's still happy being c…
Gary Nunn
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I'm a child psychologist and my son was addicted to screens. I locked up computers at night and made a 'family media plan.'
A child psychologist helped his son make progress with his screen addiction. They created a family …
Kelly Burch
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I'm a mom of 3 and prefer spending time with my child-free friends
I have three kids, and I love my friendships with other moms. But I love spending time with my chil…
Melissa Noble
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I'm a divorced mom, and despite getting $1200 monthly in child support, I have a lot of debt
Despite having very different salaries, my ex and I split the kids' expenses evenly. That means tha…
Isobella Jade
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As a child therapist, I want parents to put less pressure on themselves in August. It's tough enough.
As a child therapist, my busiest weeks are in August. Everyone is on edge and parents feel like the…
Jennifer Underwood
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Barbie star Margot Robbie welcomes her first child with husband Tom Ackerley
Hollywood star Margot Robbie, whose 'Barbie' emerged as a blockbuster, has welcomed her first baby,…
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After struggling to get pregnant, I have 'next child' anxiety
I want to give my child a sibling, but I worry about the process. I don't know if my insurance will…
Elisa Rowe
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I was 17 when I gave birth to my son. Now that he's off to college, I'm trying to figure out who I am.
Winnie Thompson had her son when she was 17. They grew up together and now he's off to college. She…
Kimanzi Constable
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I'm a financial doula. Here are 3 things new parents should budget for, plus questions they should ask themselves about money.
Setu Shah chose to help other parents with financial planning after her own experience. She's a fin…
Kelly Burch
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I set up a free-range playdate for kids in our area. Parents take turns watching the group, and we don't hover over them as they play.
A neighborhood play group where only one adult is there for emergencies has nurtured independence …
Jane Ridley
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Molly Shannon says parents should change their attitude about raising teenagers
"I am always reading psychology self-help — almost like a class. I find it interesting, and I love …
Erin Liam
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I moved from New York City to London. The job hunt was a culture shock but it was worth it for the healthcare and work-life balance.
I was a die-hard New Yorker. After living in London with my husband for almost two years, I prefer …