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Children are spending more time online and in front of screens than ever before. Parents and experts reveal their best tips for managing kids' tech use.
Focusing more on what children are doing online rather than how much time they're spending online c…
Elle Hardy
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The pandemic babies are turning 1: How 5 new moms got through a year of isolation and chaos
As pandemic babies turn 1, mothers reflect on a year filled with challenges, strength, perseverance…
Monica Humphries
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How to talk to kids about the US presidential election
America is increasingly polarized, and many kids are picking up on the tension. Here's how to discu…
Kelly Burch
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A TikToker's advice for finding a missing child in public has helped other moms locate their kids in seconds
Mom-of-three Jessica Cakmakli says parents who lose sight of their kids in public should shout a de…
Monica Humphries
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Al Roker shared his best parenting advice, saying it's crucial parents help kids become who they're meant to be
Al Roker, dad to three grown children, said the most important work a parent can do is to help thei…
Kelly Burch
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8 organization and wellness tips for balancing career and family while working from home, according to well-being experts
Women should create unapologetic boundaries, design an uplifting environment, and invest wisely in …
Clare Davenport and Elizabeth…
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The pandemic is damaging kids' mental health. Here's how parents can help.
Isolation is affecting the well-being of kids and teens. Experts share how parents can support thei…
Kelly Burch
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Divorced couples are having a difficult time navigating the back to school discussion — and the courts aren't helping
What happens when divorced parents disagree on a back to school plan in the midst of a pandemic? Th…
Madison Hall
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How my mother endured hardship and found joy while growing up in a Chinese labor camp
The pandemic has felt like a relentless, worst-case scenario. But my mother taught me there is valu…
Irene Jiang
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Forget college admissions some parents are shelling out up to $4,000 just to get their daughters into sororities
"My boyfriend went to Stanford, and he said this is more complicated than getting a Stanford M.B.A.…
Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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School closings this fall may affect kids psychologically, according to a psychotherapist. Here's how parents can help.
A study of more than 2,000 children in China's Hubei province found that 23% reported feeling depre…
Amy Morin
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5 ways to help your kids grow their mental strength during summer vacation
Teaching your kids healthy 'self-talk' can help them during tough moments in the upcoming school ye…
Amy Morin
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A mom put Cheerios in a blender to create edible sand and parents are loving it
Children often put sand in their mouth, which can contain contaminants and may also be a choking ha…
Eleanor Goldberg Fox
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My husband and I stopped dividing chores into 'his' and 'her' jobs, and now things are actually getting done
In heterosexual couples with children, it's often the woman who gets the raw deal when chores are a…
Melissa Petro
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After taking my 2-year-old on a ski trip, here's the advice I'd give parents before they do the same with young kids
Insider's executive news editor Jennifer Cunningham said skiing on off-peak days and hiring an inst…
Jennifer Cunningham
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The Washington Post's premier advice columnist reflects on her 25-year career, giving advice, and finding your voice
In an interview with Insider, Hax, who's celebrating 25 years at The Washington Post this month, sa…
Rebecca Knight
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I overcame the fear and stigma of giving my kid extra screen time during the pandemic. Here's why he's better off for it.
Working mom Melissa Petro learned to embrace the benefits of screen time for her 3-year-old son for…
Melissa Petro
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I moved back in with my parents 3 years ago thinking it would be temporary. I'm still there, and I'm glad for the time with them.
When my college went virtual in March 2020, I moved back in with my parents. While it's tough livin…
Natalie Daniels
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With no last day of school, kids will need help with closure — here's what experts say parents should do
Moving from one grade to the next is an important ritual that gives kids a sense of accomplishment …
Erinne Magee
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Meghan Markle won't travel to Prince Philip's funeral. Experts say flying while pregnant during the pandemic can be risky.
An OB-GYN said flying while pregnant is generally safe before 36 weeks. Meghan Markle, whose due da…