Ms. / Getty Alright, let’s all be really honest: none of us really have that parenting thing understood. And those who say they might – but maybe they’ve also really figured out what works for their own little ones and what doesn’t. Each parent-child relationship is special and unique. Of course, there are parenting practices … Read more
There was the morning I took out the trash and didn’t rush inside, instead enjoying some quiet seclusion while my 2 year old son sat alone in the living room. There was the one time I activated the YouTube app, dropped it in front of the TV, and stopped paying attention long enough for the … Read more
Paternity pleasure! Ben affleck gave rare glimpses of his connection to his and Jennifer garner‘s three children over the years. The actor first became a dad in December 2005 when he and the A.k.a alum welcomed her daughter Violet, six months after getting married in France. The then couple went on to welcome daughter Seraphina … Read more
Whiteland residents Paige Bramlett, 26, and William Bramlett, 7, pose for a photo with their new puppy, Banks, Thursday at Bakehouse 1823 in Franklin. Bramlett, a former behavioral support specialist, adopted her former student William in October. Photos from James Vaughn | Daily newspaper Before their worlds collided, their lives were very different. She had … Read more
Experts speculate that 2022 could be the year moms finally share the mental load… but will it actually happen? The COVID pandemic has made the very private issue of the division of domestic labor – the way household chores and child care are divided – a very public issue. During the closures, the burden of … Read more
By Phyllis L. Fagell, CNN While a seventh grade boy taught an eighth grade boy how to start a row of knitting, a seventh grade girl put the finishing touches on her knitting bunny and a diverse group of middle school kids flocked to a room. class in Washington, DC, for a knitting club. As … Read more
Croque-mitaine Looking to approach motherhood in a much more manageable way in 2022? There are products that can definitely help you. From sleek strollers that fold up so they’re compact enough for tight city living, to a snack bag that tracks your kids’ snacks and little essentials in a chic and condensed way, start investing … Read more
Yet cynicism is commonly seen as a sign of competence. As a result, the Stern Director, the Tough Detective, and the Blunt Doctor are all male-coded cultural archetypes. Emotionally open male figures have yet to completely supplant them. Fictional football coach Ted Lasso with all smiles and positive self-talk is funny because he defies the … Read more
I have never met parents who did not love their children. Parents almost always agree on one thing: they want their children to thrive. “We want what’s best for them, what’s in their best interests…” Parents can disagree on many things, if not everything, except this one. They love their children and hope that they … Read more
In search of new stories, I found myself drawn to Diane di Prima’s 2001 memoir, “Recollections of My Life as a Woman. “ It focuses on her childhood and her life in New York – a portrayal of the artist as a young woman, in all of her romantic and intuitive glory. Ms. di Prima … Read more