When Your Kid Melts Down: How to Say No and Stay Close
The tablet time is up, the appointment is looming, and your kid is losing it. Romina Alberti on what to do when your own nervous system is in alarm mode.
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A Pony Farm in Germany Where Families Say Goodbye to a Baby
A dad sat alone by his daughter's cradle after days of walking away. Here's what a pony farm in Germany gives families who lose a baby.
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My First Grader Hates School. What Do I Do?
He loved daycare, was ready for school, and now cries the whole ride there. Maria's son Johann won't settle in, and she's asking for your honest advice.
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Living Apart From My Kids: My Oldest Two Are in Denmark
Every birthday, she's hundreds of miles from her kids. Marlene on the goodbyes, the court ruling, and a love that distance can't shrink.
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Growing Up With a Mom Who Was a Hidden Alcoholic
She was ashamed when friends came over and fought with her mom for years. Then a long hospital stay changed everything between them.
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Perimenopause, a Teenager, and a Husband Headed for Burnout
Her teen asked whether Dad had always been this way, or whether work changed him. That question stuck with Jara long after the fight.
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A Comedian Dad on Parental Leave, Politics, and Yelling at the Pool
Who's vacuuming while politicians call it lifestyle part-time? A comedian dad of three has thoughts, and a theater voice for the pool.
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Her Third Pregnancy Was Triplets: "Crying Won't Get You Anywhere"
The doctor kept saying "That's three... no, two... wait, three." Caroline and her husband just laughed. Here's what came next with five little kids.
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When Your Adult Son Cuts You Off: We Remember It Differently
She hung balloons for the homecoming from the hospital. Months later her son blocked her everywhere, and she's still finding her footing.
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Almost 30 Years Later, My Exchange Host Parents Are Still Family
Her host dad is 6'10", the flight took planning, and ten days in Germany showed what 28 years of staying close really looks like.
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Loving Someone Whose Brain Works Differently Than Yours
Your partner pulls away, and you hear rejection. What if their brain is simply overloaded? A therapist shares what couples often miss and one simple first step.
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When Your Kid Says “I’m Just Bad at Math”
One bad test, and suddenly your kid sounds like they’ve passed a final verdict on themselves. Our well-meant comfort may be making it worse.
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