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Oct 15, 2024 · Far from being the exception, blended families are quickly becoming the norm. While there’s a shortage of official statistics on stepfamilies in the U.S., the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center estimates that between 10 and 20 percent of U.S. children reside in stepfamilies.. For every parent — and child — who finds themselves part of a blended family, it’s a completely new ...

Oct 16, 2024 · Today’s definition of “discipline” has evolved beyond shaming, threats and even physical punishment. Whether your parenting approach is more about natural consequences, “time-ins,” time-outs or treating behavior problems as a plea for more connection, discipline’s contemporary applications have more to do with guidance than with punishment.

Oct 17, 2024 · Young kids want to do everything their older siblings can, and even toddlers can get involved with setting the table. While the more responsible family members carry the heavier/sharper items, little ones can be in charge of place mats and serviettes.

Aug 21, 2023 · Are You an Active Parent? Here’s How To Tell. Despite the name, active parenting has nothing to do with how much you work out. (If ever. No judgment.)

May 16, 2024 · Advice for New Parents That Actually Helps. So, you're about to become a parent? Good luck. No, really. As the mom of an 8-year-old, I can say from experience that you are going to need plenty of it.

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Oct 15, 2024 · Lard is great when you’re baking a pie, but not so useful when you’re bathing your baby. But some questionable parenting advice from the early 1900s claimed that babies needed to be bathed in lard, oil or butter every day for a week after birth.It’s not clear what the purported benefit of this was, but let’s hope those slippery tots managed to stay safely in …