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girl annoyed

30 Things You’re Doing That Are Annoying Your Kids

Fact: Kids get annoyed by their parents. If you think your very existence isn’t making...
having your kids back makes you a better mother
having your kids back makes you a better mother

30 Things Only Moms with Daughters Know

Parenthood can be beautiful, confusing, heartbreaking, and exhilarating all in the course of a single...
grandparent and grandchild in the woods
grandparent and grandchild in the woods

40 Things Grandparents Do That Parents Always Hate

Having grandparents in your child’s life can be a major boon to the whole family—in...
Grandpa, son, and grandchild
Grandpa, son, and grandchild

What I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Grandparent

Meet Nancy and Tom Biracree. Together, the New York couple has decades of parenting under...
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high school students taking a test

Here's How High School Has Gotten More Horrifying Since You Were a Teen

People of a certain age (basically: anyone who’s been out of high school for at...
ground kid
ground kid

The Biggest Regrets Nearly Every Parent Has

Ask any parent and they’ll tell you: raising children into decent human beings—preferably ones who...
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father and son doing carpentry

6 Helpful Tips for Raising Teenagers

This article was originally published in the Winter 2004 issue of Best Life magazine. My son’s...
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Bride and groom at wedding

Science Says Parents Want Their Daughters to Marry This Type of Man

The invention of online dating and the increase of women in the labor force has...
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kate middleton and prince william holding a baby

15 Must-Read Quotes from Kate Middleton about Parenthood

As the mother of the future King of England, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, knows, she...
Parent lies
Parent lies

35 Lies Every Parent Needs to Master

[Narrator] Lies are bad. Lies are unethical. Do not tell lies. [Whispers to audience] Sometimes,...
child sulks at parents flip through phones.
child sulks at parents flip through phones.

Here’s Why Your Phone Is Making You a Terrible Parent

Internet addiction is on the rise in America, and the affliction is particularly hurting young...
woman in blue dress removing wedding ring, things you should never lie to kids about
woman in blue dress removing wedding ring, things you should never lie to kids about

I Cheated on My Spouse. Here’s What I Wish I Had Known Beforehand

According to recent statistics gathered by the Institute for Family Studies, 20 percent of men...
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40 compliments

Here’s Why Getting More Sleep Will Make You a Better Parent

We all know that getting the recommended eight hours of sleep per day is crucial...
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father and son listen to music together

This Is the Secret to Having a Strong Bond with Your Teen

Growing up, my father and I didn’t talk much, but we listened to a lot...
mother daughter walking trees, dating a single mom
mother daughter walking trees, dating a single mom

15 Ways to Teach Your Kids to Be More Mindful

You’ve likely tried to be more mindful—and have felt better on the daily as a...
sassy little girl Moms Should Never Say
sassy little girl Moms Should Never Say

30 Things Moms Should Never Say in Front of Their Daughters

As a parent, you know that what you say in front of your kids matters....
father and daughter, better man, better father
father and daughter, better man, better father

30 Ways to Make Your Daughter a Better Leader

Most people have big dreams for their kids. After all, you’ve worked hard to give...
better parent over 40
better parent over 40

30 Hilarious Tweets Every Parent Can Relate To

Luckily, these hilarious parents have managed to maintain their sense of humor.

parents raising kids
parents raising kids

40 Parenting Hacks for Raising an Amazing Kid

The parenting wisdom that has stuck for me for quite some time came from a...
chrissy teigen and john legend
chrissy teigen and john legend

The 30 Funniest Pieces of Celebrity Parenting Advice

Celebrities, they’re just like us! Well, these celebrity parents are, at least. If there’s anything...