Being a parent is no easy feat, especially when you're dealing with toddlers. For whatever reason, they'll have a complete and utter breakdown over even the smallest things. And while it may seem cruel to some onlookers, ignoring them is often the best route to peace and quiet. This is...

Mom blasts stranger who told her to get off her phone while shopping with kids

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We know too much screen time is not good for us. We also know that younger folks are particularly susceptible to screen addiction. What we don’t fully know is how to effectively help teens and tweens manage the habit, especially when screens are such an everyday part of life.However, psychiatrist, author and dad of seven Richard Wadsworth recently went viral after showing his own personal strategy for getting his kids to do something other than scrolling. It could be the perfect solution for parents to not only break screen addiction, but instill some other healthy ritual as well. In the clip, we first see Wadsworth’s tween son doing deltoid exercises with dumbbells. Which he apparently got up at 6:30 am to do. What could possibly incentivize practically anyone, let alone a preteen to wake up at the crack of dawn to lift weights? Read on. 

Dad shares the genius checklist of tasks his kids must complete before any screen time

When we stumble upon videos and pictures from the 1980s, many things seem different from now - the dressing sense, the lifestyle, and the gadgets people used at that time. However, after a video of students from 1987 went viral on Twitter, people on the internet have been questioning why everyone is looking so mature. It is captioned, "High school in 1987."

Video of high school students from the 1980s has everyone asking why teenagers look so old

You raised them, loved them, and launched them into the world. Now your kids are adults with lives of their own. It's a beautiful thing, right? Absolutely. But let's be real: navigating relationships and boundaries with adult children can also be a little...tricky. We want to support their independence while...

How to Set Boundaries With Your Adult Children

If you’re like most parents, you’d probably be thrilled to hear that your teen has taken up the wholesome hobby of gardening. But if they’re spending more time discussing gardening on TikTok than digging in the dirt, you may find that their new green thumb relates to something else entirely: smoking weed.

What Teens Really Mean When They Say They're Gardening

The summer is a good time to take stock of how your kids are faring. Are they doing something that excites them? Do they wake up every morning eager to get going? Are they happy?. I did not ask about their grades, because if you answered "yes" to those questions,...

I talked to 70 parents who raised highly successful adults: 4 things they always did when their kids were young

If your teenager often seems moody and volatile, you might be tempted to dismiss it as normal teenage behavior that will eventually pass. But sometimes the symptoms that most parents and caregivers of teenagers deal with are not just part of the normal changes all young people experience. Sometimes they could represent a more serious change to their behavior and personality.

Recognizing Red Flags in Teenage Behavior: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers

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"For Love & Money" answers your relationship and money questions. This week, a reader is giving their real estate to their adult children.

I gave my land to my adult kids, and my husband is furious that his kids aren't getting it. What should I do?

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Do you know any self-righteous person who rarely apologizes? We all have different weaknesses and offend others once in a while. However, some zodiac signs’ pettiness and insecurity hinder them from seeking forgiveness when they cross someone’s path. Instead, they try to prove that they were right when they did something.

3 Zodiac Signs That Don’t Apologize

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

For more than 160 years, Macy's has been much more than a department store. It's a cornerstone of American shopping, with generations eager to buy everything from back-to-school clothes to holiday gifts. But now it is a surprise that the store has been forced to close, leaving millions to wonder how such a powerful and fast-moving brand could be defeated. Macy's, the US retail giant, now faces a difficult future. Signs of trouble have been showing for several years, including declining traffic, aging stores, and an inability to keep up with a fast-paced retail environment. However, experts say the real story is corporate mismanagement, intense competition, and a lack of innovation.

The Fall of Macy's: Inside the Collapse of America's Largest Merchant

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My family moved from South Carolina to Madrid two years ago. Our kids have more freedom here and stay up late for dinner.

My family moved from South Carolina to Spain. My kids stay up late and are free to walk alone in the city.

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Florida’s buffet lovers are in for a shocker as the popular Royal Sushi Buffet & Hibachi in Port Richey has been temporarily shut down following a state inspection. This isn’t the first time the eatery has faced such trouble, but the recent closure has sparked quite a buzz among its loyal patrons and food enthusiasts alike.

Live roaches, flying objects in the kitchen and soiled shelves- Buffet closed again in Florida

Talk through what you, your partner, and your child have in mind for the summer. While it is a parent's prerogative to make the choice, it needs to appeal to your child. It is important to work through your own biases so your choice fits who your child is. Try...

Making a Plan for Your Child's Summer: Some Do's to Follow

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Lifelong friends Andy Griffith and Don Knotts were quite a team on The Andy Griffith Show, which originally aired on CBS from 1960 to 1968. In 1965, Knotts left the series (to make big-screen movies), which later transitioned into Mayberry RFD, with Ken Berry taking over the lead from Griffith.

Andy Griffith was critical of Don Knotts and his portrayal of Mr. Furley on TV's 'Three's Company'

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Little hell-raisers? Get the hell out!

Crayon graffiti, animal brutality, garden destruction and vandalism. Those are just a few of the kiddie crimes committed by a woman’s “gently-parented” niece and nephew, whom she ultimately banned from her home. 

“Am I the jerk for telling my sister gentle parenting is BS and kicking her and her family out of my house?” asked an unnamed, no-nonsense aunt in a trending Reddit tell-all. 



“I’d never heard of that before she came to stay with us because I guess I’m out of the loop since my kids are grown now,” added the woman, whose younger sister’s daughter...

My sister uses hippy-dippy ‘gentle parenting’ — her kids are hellions, no longer welcome in my home

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A WOMAN has revealed that she lives in a car and a pop-up tent and loves her “crazy” life. Alauna Roby, who is from the US, explained that as a result of living in a self-converted ‘car camper’, she doesn’t have to pay any rent, mortgage or bills.

I live in my car & a pop-up tent…people think it’s crazy but I love it & have a hack to stay in people’s houses for free

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She was like an intriguing cross between Charlie's Angels actress Kate Jackson and Popeye movie star Shelley Duvall. Her name was Beth Howland, and it's been 8 years since her tragic death from lung cancer on May 24, 2016, just four days before what would have been her 75th birthday.

A Look Back at the Life of Actress Beth Howland (From TV's 'Alice'): 8 Years After Her Tragic Death

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"A dog. I begged for one as a kid, and they never allowed it. Having a dog was everything I knew it would be."

Millennials Are Sharing Things They Bought For Themselves As Adults They Couldn't Get As Kids, And My Inner Child Is Soooo Happy

WE all know the sinking feeling of settling in to a long commute only to hear a child throwing a tantrum nearby. Whether you can sympathise with the parent or not, it's never ideal to have to listen to incessant toddler screams. In a post on Mumsnet, one woman sparked...

Mum sparks furious debate saying parents should ‘give your child a tablet and leave us in peace’ when out in public

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Teens Are Swapping Out Their iPhones for Flip Phones This Summer—Here’s Why

Is 2024 the \"flip phone summer\"? All signs point to yes. The go-to phone of the past has returned for a new generation of users who...

Is 2024 the "flip phone summer"? All signs point to yes. The go-to phone of the past has returned for a new generation of users who...

Teens Are Swapping Out Their iPhones for Flip Phones This Summer—Here’s Why

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