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From baby’s first year to their first day of school and everything in between (and beyond), we cover topical, timely, and important parenting topics to keep you well-informed (and entertained) in these difficult modern times.

Half Of Men With Kids Say They Do Most Of The Home Schooling

Almost Half Of Men With Children Believe They Are Doing More Homeschooling Than Their Partners, But According To The Stats, It Couldn’t Be Further From The Truth

Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, homeschooling has been added to parent’s to-do list, and according to a new poll by Morning Consult for The New York Times, women are bearing the brunt of the workload.

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My Friend Told Me 'No Wonder You're Single' During an Argument About My Son Wearing a Mask, and It Hurt Me: Am I Overreacting?

My Friend Told Me ‘No Wonder You’re Single’ During an Argument About My Son Wearing a Mask, and It Hurt Me: Am I Overreacting?

A mom writes in asking for advice about an argument she had with her friend in which the friend told her, “No wonder you’re single.” This mom was very hurt by this comment for many reasons, not least of which is the fact that her last longterm relationship was abusive. She wants to know if she is overreacting to being told such a thing or if she has a right to be upset.

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Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?

Am I Wrong to Be Upset with My Parents, Whom I Live with, for Inviting Company to the House During the Pandemic?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her family. She says she and her three kids and partner currently live with her parents in the parents’ home. Though she is grateful to her parents, she is also frustrated that her parents are constantly having company over during the pandemic, potentially exposing this mom, her partner, and her kids to the novel coronavirus.

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I Don't Think My Ex Is Fit to Take Care of the Kids Alone: Can I Have His Custodial Rights Stripped?

I Don’t Think My Ex Is Fit to Take Care of the Kids Alone: Can I Have His Custodial Rights Stripped?

A mom writes in asking for advice about her ex. She says she has been separated from her husband since August. He was not a good partner when they were together, and he hasn’t been a very present father, either. She wants to know what her options may be in terms of stripping her ex of his parental rights, or at least getting supervised visits for him because she fears for her kids’ lives sometimes when he has them.

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My Ex's Fiancée Won't Allow Us to Co-Parent and Is Generally Very Nasty to Me: Advice?

My Ex’s Fiancée Won’t Allow Us to Co-Parent and Is Generally Very Nasty to Me: Advice?

A mom writes in asking for advice about a situation with her ex’s fiancée. She says she has been forced to deal directly with the fiancée, who is “in complete control” and who has apparently made co-parenting impossible. The fiancée allegedly records phone calls, refers to this mom’s kids as her own kids, says horrible things about this mom in front of the kids, among other things. How should she handle this?

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Ryan Reynolds Jokes That Quarantine Forced Him to Choose Between His 'Hollywood Facing Family' and His 'Secret' Family in Denmark

Ryan Reynolds Jokes That Quarantine Forced Him to Choose Between His ‘Hollywood Facing Family’ and His ‘Secret’ Family in Denmark

When it comes to social distance and stay-at-home orders, it can be difficult for a lot of people. But as Ryan Reynolds explained as a guest on the Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, when you get to quarantine with your family it’s kind of “the best.” For those who tend to look at the bright

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Mom Claims Police Harassed Her and Took Away Her Basic Rights After They Issued Her a Warning Because Her Daughter Was on a Playdate

Mom Claims Police Harassed Her and Took Away Her Basic Rights After They Issued Her a Warning Because Her Daughter Was on a Playdate

“Someone please help me with where to get help with this! This happened yesterday at my home. Listen at the end when she walks away threatening me again if they see my child outside.”

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