Kids

Both My Parents Died Before I Was 30. Here’s What I Wish I Had Known.

"The new assignment was to mourn the loss of a parent and the loss of myself as a daughter. ... Who was I without my parents?"
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Wish Your Kid Would Eat Spicy Food? Here's What (And What NOT) To Do

Can spice tolerance be learned? And if so, how can a parent go about teaching it while respecting their child’s preferences?
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31 Too-Real Tweets About Parents Having 'The Talk' With Their Kids

"Just had 'the talk' with my youngest son and I got some pretty good pointers."
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Why You Shouldn't Force Your Kid To Hug Or Kiss Their Relatives

Parents may have good intentions, but pressuring a child to show affection when they don't want to can send the wrong message.
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So THAT's How Much Sugar Kids Should Eat In A Day

And is there a best time of day to feed it to them? Experts explain how to set your children up for success.
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This Disease Is A Threat To Children For The First Time In Decades

Vaccine rates among young children have dipped to a 10-year low.
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The Most Annoying Things Parents Do, According To People Without Kids

"They'll tell you having kids is the best thing they ever did after complaining about them nonstop and yelling at them all the time."
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How Hard Should You Push Your Child To Try New Things?

Knowing when to let your child quit is difficult. Here's what parents need to know.
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Your Kid Isn't Loving Sports. When Is It OK To Let Them Quit?

How to figure out if you should push your child to stick with the team or allow them to throw in the towel.
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Help! My Kid Started Nursery And Now They're Always Sick

Paediatricians explain what parents should know about this phenomenon.
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