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  • Parenting

    Missing mouse: Slate’s parenting podcast.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This Slate parenting podcast episode discusses a listener's question about a mouse and other parenting dilemmas, along with personal check-ins from the hosts.

    Hablemos de amor: mi maternidad con un hijo autista - La Tercera

    latercera.com Parenting Chile

    A mother shares her experiences and challenges of raising an autistic child, highlighting the joys and struggles of navigating daily life and advocating for her son's needs.

    Two Cautionary Tales for the Family Vlogger - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com Parenting World

    Two documentaries expose the dark side of family vlogging, highlighting the abuse and exploitation of children for online profit and the unrealistic expectations placed on mothers.

    IVF advice: I secretly funded my friend’s IVF. Now I’m watching them make a horrible mistake.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A woman anonymously funded her friend's IVF treatment and now worries about the baby's chosen name, prompting a dilemma about intervening.

    YouTube sensation Ms. Rachel welcomes daughter via surrogate | CNN

    cnn.com Parenting World

    Popular YouTuber Ms. Rachel and her husband welcomed a baby girl via surrogacy, sharing their joyous news on social media.

    Babysitting advice: I love playing with my friends' kids. But one thing they do truly disturbs me.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A babysitter seeks advice on how to address children's pretend gun play, expressing discomfort due to the prevalence of school shootings.

    Parental privacy: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article from Slate's parenting advice column, Care and Feeding, addresses various parental concerns, including bathroom breaks with young children, dealing with racist parents, healthy playtime boundaries, and managing a troublesome neighbor's child.

    Sådan får du dit barn til at fortælle om dets dag – særligt ét tidspunkt er bedst

    berlingske.dk Parenting World

    A child psychologist shares advice on the best time and ways to engage children and teenagers in conversations about their day, emphasizing age-appropriate communication strategies.

    Parenting advice: My kids think I've been celibate since their dad died. How do I break it to them?

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to address her college-age children's concerns about her dating life after her husband's death.

    Family: The controversial parenting trick some think is totally fine—and others think is criminal.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article explores the controversy surrounding parents using baby monitors to supervise children at a short distance, examining societal shifts in risk perception and legal implications.

    Opinion | ‘Our Kids Are the Least Flourishing Generation We Know Of’ - The New York Times

    nytimes.com Parenting World

    This New York Times opinion piece discusses the impact of social media and technology on children's mental health and development, advocating for policy changes and parental interventions.

    My daughter has punched me, stolen money from me and told me to 'f*** off' so many times I have lost count. This is the terrifying reason why - and why all parents should watch out | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Parenting World

    A mother describes the challenges and emotional toll of her teenage daughter's exploration of gender identity, highlighting the conflicts, anxieties, and ultimately, a glimmer of hope for improved family relationships.

    Are Easter Baskets Getting Out of Hand? - The New York Times

    nytimes.com Parenting World

    Social media trends are influencing Easter celebrations, with parents creating increasingly extravagant Easter baskets, prompting discussions about overspending on holidays.

    Parenting advice: My husband's bad decision could have cost my son his life.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after her husband's negligence nearly resulted in their toddler son wandering into the street.

    My Son Has a Rare Syndrome. So I Turned to the Internet. - The New York Times

    nytimes.com Parenting World

    A mother recounts her experience discovering her son has Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome and how she turned to the internet for support and information.

    Parenting advice: Our kid repeated something he learned from us to the neighbor's kid. His parents are furious.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parenting disagreement arises when one child corrects another's misconception about where babies come from, leading to conflict between the families.

    I Wish We'd Started Flying With My Twins When They Were Younger - Business Insider

    businessinsider.com Parenting World

    A mother of twins reflects on her family's travel experiences, wishing they had started flying with their children earlier, despite the initial challenges of early parenthood.

    Marriage advice: My son played with my husband’s Lego set. The way he punished him horrified me so much that I’m now living at my sister’s.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after her husband cruelly punishes their son, prompting her to leave, and grapples with whether to include a disruptive cousin at her daughter's birthday party.

    Why I'd NEVER have another au pair again - from their shocking sexual romps to telling my husband to leave me: SHONA SIBARY | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Parenting World

    A freelance journalist shares her negative experiences with 14 au pairs over 14 years, highlighting various challenges and ultimately concluding that the au pair system wasn't a good fit for her family.

    My ex-husband made a stunningly irresponsible parenting decision with my son on Easter. I might take his custody away.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother contemplates altering a custody agreement after discovering her ex-husband employed their 12-year-old son as a bartender at a family gathering.

    Daughter privacy advice: My 10-year-old has a good reason to lock her door. Her dad won't let her.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice on whether to allow their 10-year-old daughter to lock her bedroom door to protect her privacy from her younger sibling, while the father expresses safety concerns.

    Animal cruelty: My wife is overreacting about our son killing small animals.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A husband and wife disagree over their son's cruelty towards animals, sparking a conflict that threatens their son's friendship and their marriage.

    Son and bully advice: We don't care that my son "bullied" another boy.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle her son's altercation with a classmate, grappling with her own biases and the conflicting accounts of the incident.

    Parenting advice: My girlfriend and her son slept over. I learned their relationship is very off.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A man seeks advice on his girlfriend's unusual co-sleeping arrangement with her nearly teenage son, prompting a discussion about normal parenting practices and potential underlying issues.

    Parenting advice: Our 3-Year-Old is suddenly terrified of going in our backyard. I know what her brother did.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A 7-year-old boy's attempt to prevent his younger sister from accessing the dock by inventing a lake monster backfires, causing her to develop a fear of the backyard and darkness.

    Parent advice: I hadn't heard from my dad in over a decade. Now he's back with a brazen request. I'm actually considering it.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A woman grapples with a difficult decision: whether to donate bone marrow to her estranged father's cancer-stricken daughter, despite his past abandonment.

    Aconteceu com minha Filha: livro desvela abismos da web - 02/05/2025 - Equilíbrio - Folha

    www1.folha.uol.com.br Parenting Brazil

    A father's book details his daughter's near-fatal experience with online challenges involving self-harm and sexual exploitation, highlighting the dangers of unregulated online platforms for teens.

    Parent advice: I just learned about my friend's approach to sugar with her kids. It really couldn't be worse.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parenting advice column addresses various concerns, including a mother's extreme approach to sugar with her kids, managing conflict with an ex-husband, and planning a family vacation that excludes a working teenager.

    Parenting advice: My “socially challenged husband just exploded my family with his latest, awful joke.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A wife seeks advice on how to address her husband's socially inappropriate behavior after he makes an insensitive joke about her newborn nephew.

    DEAR JANE: I caught my teen daughter doing something sickening in our backyard... but all her female friends do it too | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after repeatedly catching her teenage daughter vaping, prompting a discussion about parental intervention and dealing with adolescent dishonesty.

    Resume advice: I just took a peek at my teen daughter’s first résumé. We’ve got a big problem.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice on how to address their teenage daughter's inaccurate resume description, prompting a discussion on honesty in professional settings and parent-child communication.

    Family advice: I accidentally just found out my family's true thoughts about a major parenting decision we made. It was brutal.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice after discovering their family's disapproval of their decision to have only one child, and grapples with their mother-in-law's tendency to misinterpret situations negatively.

    ¿A qué edad es seguro dejar a un niño solo en casa? Esto opinan los psicólogos | HOGAR-FAMILIA | EL COMERCIO PERÚ

    elcomercio.pe Parenting Peru

    This article explores psychologists' opinions on the appropriate age to leave a child home alone, emphasizing the importance of emotional maturity and gradual preparation.

    The Wrong Way to Motivate Your Kid - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com Parenting World

    This article argues that focusing on a child's strengths, rather than penalizing weaknesses, is a more effective approach to motivation and fostering resilience.

    What we inherit from our parents - The Atlantic

    theatlantic.com Parenting World

    This newsletter explores the surprising ways we inherit traits and behaviors from our parents, offering insights into breaking cycles and embracing positive legacies.

    Bebê reborn: o que as críticas revelam sobre maternidade - 16/05/2025 - Equilíbrio - Folha

    www1.folha.uol.com.br Parenting Brazil

    The article explores the societal backlash against women who collect and care for reborn dolls, analyzing the phenomenon through the lenses of gender roles, societal expectations of motherhood, and mental health.

    Teen parenting advice: My wife walked in on our son doing what, uh, teen boys do. Her reaction is completely off the rails.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother's extreme reaction to discovering her 12-year-old son masturbating causes concern for her husband, who worries about the impact on their son's self-image and their relationship.

    Family advice: My wife is pushing her former failed dreams on our daughter. I need to stop her.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A husband seeks advice on how to address his wife's relentless pursuit of his daughter's acting career despite the child's unhappiness.

    What is extended breastfeeding? I learned a lot from nursing a child until age 4.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article explores the author's experience of extended breastfeeding and the societal reactions and pressures associated with it, contrasting cultural norms with personal choices and scientific evidence.

    Family advice: The way I like to "reward" my granddaughter is driving her mom mad.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A grandmother's well-intentioned efforts to reward her granddaughter after medical appointments are causing friction with her daughter, prompting advice on balancing support and respecting parental boundaries.

    Is four too young to let my daughter go for a walk on her own? – The Irish Times

    irishtimes.com Parenting Ireland

    A parent reflects on the risks and rewards of letting their four-year-old daughter take short, supervised walks alone, contrasting modern parenting anxieties with past practices and emphasizing the importance of balanced outdoor experiences.

    Parenting advice: My uncle the priest is coming to visit for Father’s Day, and my mom has made an unholy request.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A Slate parenting advice column addresses several reader questions concerning family dynamics, divorce, and the challenges of raising children with disabilities.

    Zosia zamknęła się w pokoju, żeby się uczyć. Tymczasem brała lekcję życia | Newsweek

    newsweek.pl Parenting Poland

    The article discusses the challenges Polish parents face in protecting their children from harmful online content, particularly pornography and social media's negative impacts.

    Reduzierung der Arbeitszeit: "Ich wollte lange auf keinen Fall die Teilzeit-Mami sein" | ZEIT ONLINE

    zeit.de Parenting Germany

    Three German parents share their experiences of reducing their working hours to spend more time with their children, highlighting the challenges and benefits of this decision.

    Parenting advice: My mother-in-law was in charge of bringing the kids home. What she did instead sent us into a panic.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother's panic when her mother-in-law takes their children to a movie without informing them highlights the challenges of setting boundaries with family caregivers.

    Family advice: My grandson has been raised in a very "open-minded" household. But he could use a little shame.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A grandmother seeks advice on how to address her grandson's uninhibited discussions about his private parts, prompting a discussion on teaching boundaries and empathy rather than shame.

    Behavioral diagnosis and medication: parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article from Slate's Care and Feeding column addresses various parenting challenges, including a child's aggressive tantrums, a child's aversion to chewing sounds, strained relationships with stepchildren, and navigating etiquette issues with a daughter-in-law.

    Parenting advice: How can I teach my daughter to be more responsible for her things?

    slate.com Parenting World

    A parent seeks advice on how to teach their 10-year-old daughter to be more responsible for her belongings, tackling issues of misplaced items and cluttered spaces.

    Schuldgefühle als Eltern: Wie ich mal für zwei Minuten unaufmerksam war und nun ewig dafür büße | ZEIT ONLINE

    zeit.de Parenting Germany

    A parent recounts their overwhelming guilt after a brief moment of inattention led to their child becoming briefly separated from them in a public place.

    Parenting advice: My sister-in-law’s “quick babysitting favor” left an absolute crater in my house. I’m furious.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A woman is furious after her sister-in-law unknowingly exposed her family to pinkeye, leading to a family conflict and a discussion about the boundaries of babysitting.

    Você sabe o que é o tralalero tralala? O seu filho adolescente sabe - Estadão

    estadao.com.br Parenting Brazil

    This article discusses the 'tralalero tralala' meme and its impact on children and adolescents, highlighting its addictive nature and potential negative consequences.

    Parent advice: I offered my husband a "break" from parenting. But I didn't mean this!

    slate.com Parenting World

    A wife seeks advice after offering her husband a parenting break, only to discover his idea of a break involves no responsibilities whatsoever, leading to conflict and a discussion on fair division of labor.

    Parenting advice: My kids told me I have a bad attitude. But I think of myself as a happy person.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice after her children tell her she has a bad attitude, prompting reflection on her parenting style and communication.

    Dear Care and Feeding: My husband thinks I can do childcare while working for home

    slate.com Parenting World

    A work-from-home mother seeks advice on balancing childcare responsibilities with her job and personal time while navigating her husband's lack of support.

    I called my daughter 'Viola' but no one gets the unique way we pronounce it right. Other mums struggle and I know my little girl will face confusion... but I don't care | Daily Mail Online

    dailymail.co.uk Parenting World

    A mother recounts her experience with choosing a unique name for her daughter, 'Viola', and how the unconventional pronunciation leads to constant mispronunciations but ultimately embraces the uniqueness.

    Parenting advice: My wife's unconventional phone obsession is upending our lives. She refuses to see it.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A husband seeks advice on how to address his wife's excessive phone use, which is negatively impacting family time and causing frustration for their daughter.

    Parenting advice: My sister is furious because I gave her daughter hot sauce. She says spicy food is “bad for kids’ tastebuds.”

    slate.com Parenting World

    An uncle's decision to let his niece try mild hot sauce sparks a family conflict, raising questions about appropriate food choices for children and parental boundaries.

    Baby tantrum advice: My husband just got applauded for his explosive response to a screaming baby. But I’m mortified.

    slate.com Parenting World

    An advice column addresses various reader questions, including a husband's outburst at a screaming child in a restaurant, a family gathering involving accidental pot brownies, and tipping etiquette.

    Parenting advice: I'm a non-believer. How do I teach my kids about other people's religious beliefs?

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article addresses the challenges faced by atheist parents in teaching their children about religious beliefs, offering advice on how to approach the topic with respect and understanding.

    When friends are cliquey: Parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article from Care and Feeding addresses various parenting questions, including navigating friendships, explaining disability to children, managing food waste, and sibling dynamics.

    Why I Let Our Kids Sleep in Bed With Us | GQ

    gq.com Parenting World

    A father shares his family's experiences with co-sleeping, contrasting his own childhood sleep struggles with his approach to parenting his three children.

    Parent advice: My husband thinks he has the perfect "solution" for our twins' request. It'll create chaos in our home.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A mother seeks advice on how to handle differing opinions with her husband regarding screen time limits for their 7-year-old twins and another situation involving a secret her brother-in-law asked her to keep.

    When in-laws have no boundaries: Parenting advice from Care and Feeding.

    slate.com Parenting World

    This article from Slate's Care and Feeding column addresses various parenting dilemmas, including dealing with overbearing in-laws, a child's reluctance to continue gymnastics, managing adult children's financial dependence, and addressing a child's inappropriate touching.

    Family advice: My neighbor's kids are "homeschooled." Uh, I'm not so sure that's even true.

    slate.com Parenting World

    A concerned neighbor questions the legitimacy of a family's homeschooling practices, prompting advice on addressing potential child welfare issues.