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supersizer via Getty ImagesWondering about co-sleeping with an adolescent? Here are some tips to have in mind to make sure it’s still working for everyone. Many families embrace co-sleeping as a beloved nightly tradition, snuggling up close together at the end of a long day. For others, it’s more of a routine they fell into

“Royals ― they’re just like us!” Obviously, that is not true: These are humans who regularly wear ball gowns, live in palaces and take international tours to spend time among “the people.” But occasionally, members of the British royal family reveal interests that overlap with those of us commoners. Children’s books are one such example.

The Parenting Junkie shares life-changing playroom design hacks that will turn any home into an independent play haven. (https://www.theparentingjunkie.com/challenge) Tour my playroom makeover of the 5 play zones that encourage independent play for kids and learn how to organize toys and play areas even if you have only a living room or tiny apartment to

For years, more than 30% of babies born in the United States every year have come into the world via cesarean delivery. That number gets tossed around frequently when medical experts squabble over whether that percentage is too high and question whether patients are getting C-sections for the “right” reasons. Of course, there are important

Do you have a little toddler at home and you’re overwhelmed trying to find ways to keep your toddler busy without using screen time? Here are 5 ways toddlers will play independently that will occupy your toddler at home WITHOUT screens (and while mom is busy too). Welcome to The Parenting Junkie – I’m a

Rowan Jordan via Getty Images My work in the world is dedicated to helping people access grief resources. Recently, I received an email that read, “Why is your site only for people of color? I guess you must grieve differently than an old white woman … disgusting and racist!” This question came up many times

Do reward jars really work? Rob from Smarter Parenting tries out the reward jars. Find out what works and what doesn’t with reward marble jars. Download the reward and consequence jar here: https://www.smarterparenting.com/resources/marble-jar-reward-tracker/ Using the marble reward jar is only the beginning of learning how to effectively give positive rewards, and effective consequences. Learn how

When your kitchen needs a good deep cleaning, you may realize that the tools you use to clean … well, they need cleaning, too! Tablets to clean your dishwasher are a game-changer. Have you ever dropped food in that crack between your oven and your countertop and thought, “Well, that’s gone forever”? There’s an oven

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So, each week we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! *Middle of dinner* My kid: Can I have

Professional Studio via Getty ImagesVaccinated? Here’s what to think through as you navigate this summer (and beyond) with your unvaccinated child.  Millions of American parents are now either partially or fully vaccinated against COVID-19. But for millions of kids, that prospect is still a long way off. While many teenagers ages 16 and older are

Play-Doh is the bane of many parents’ existence. The modeling compound may seem all fun and innocent on the surface, but the reality is a gray jumbled mess, dried bits stuck in rugs and bad snack choices. Naturally, the funny parents of Twitter lament their frustrations with the stuff in the form of hilarious tweets.

A sophisticated home with little kids on a budget? Childhood Designer shares 10 Design Tips for parents of young children to style your home that is both functional and aesthetically enjoyable. These 10 interior design hacks are tools that influence how parents and children behave – remember, manipulate the environment, not the child! Design a

Imgorthand via Getty ImagesParents don’t set out to raise children who are entitled, but it can happen unintentionally. Here’s what to look out for.  Parents certainly don’t set out to raise children who are entitled — kids who think that they’re somehow owed something by the world around them — but it happens. And not

SolStock via Getty ImagesNewborns are vulnerable to infection, so it’s important to take extra precautions in the pandemic era.  As more Americans receive COVID-19 vaccinations, many activities people have avoided over the last year will likely become less risky. For parents of newborns, there’s the hope that they may feel safe introducing their babies to

Thomas Barwick via Getty Images At Holly Matuszak’s home in Toledo, Ohio, the Pixar movie “Coco” is in heavy rotation. It’s no surprise, given that Matuszak has a 6-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son. But the animated movie, which celebrates Mexican culture and history, holds special significance for the family: Matuszak’s daughter is mixed: Her

mihailomilovanovic via Getty ImagesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines on travel for vaccinated Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued highly anticipated guidelines on domestic travel for Americans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as for those who have not. And

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So, each week we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! “Dad isn’t it weird that the word chicken

Parents rightly pay attention to their kids’ relationships with peers, teachers, siblings and other important figures in their lives. But another meaningful bond is children’s connection with animals. Fostering compassion for animals can teach children empathy, emotional management, social responsibility and more. Even if you don’t have any pets in your home, you can promote

When you’re in an adult relationship, you’d like to think you’re capable of dealing with anger, frustration or annoyance toward your partner in healthy, mature ways. In reality, however, that doesn’t always happen. Even grown-ups can be petty as hell sometimes. Below, we’ve gathered 26 hilarious and relatable tweets about the ways couples get back

Although up to 20% of known pregnancies end in loss, people who’ve experienced miscarriage still often feel a sense of shame and stigma. A powerful way to combat stigma is through writing. Many people have shared their miscarriage stories in personal books that navigate the emotions of pregnancy loss. A number of guides from mental