Is The Secret To Parenting… Shutting Up?

Turns out it really, really works.

Apr 07, 2022

My Kid Has A Bizarre Obsession With Humpty Dumpty   This one is for all the parents out there whose kid has become totally fascinated with a specific character or thing — which is to say practically all of us. It's extra funny in this case because, for Julie Kling's son, it isn't Thomas the Tank Engine or a Paw Patrol pup. It's Humpty Dumpty, nursery rhyme protagonist. And it's been an obsession for almost a full calendar year, at this point. She writes: "With the song and story firmly implanted in my son's heart, he started reenacting Humpty's fall and putting him back together again whenever and wherever he could, using whatever and whoever was available to him. This orange you're about to eat? It's now orange Humpty! That baby you're currently breastfeeding? Button up Mama, I need her for the King's Horse, and you're the King's Men!" But it turns out there are very real developmental reasons for this sort of thing, and benefits, too. Something to tell yourself while answering your 87th question of the morning about the Frozen universe. — Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor   Read More

KEEP DREAMING Looking For The Ideal Age To Travel With Your Kids? LOL   Do you find yourself saying, "I'll wait til the kids are older for that trip"? Well, Jessica G. Hartshorn cautions you that teens aren't exactly the easiest travel companions, either. They're just wildly sulky instead of pitching a five-alarm tantrum in a hotel hallway. If you love travel, don't wait! Read More   DISNEY MAGIC Mickey Mouse Is Going To Start Hugging Again   Speaking of trips you've maybe put off recently, here's a pandemic milestone for you: character greetings are back on the table at Disney. That means autographs and, yes, hugs with your kid's favorite princess. Read More   MOM LOVE Rihanna Says Pregnancy 'Unlocked New Levels Of Love' For Her Mom   "Being on the verge of motherhood, unlocked new levels of love and respect I have for my mommy in a way that I could never explain! She's the true MVP and I wanna give her her flowers every second I can," she posted on Instagram alongside a truly incredible throwback photo. Read More

Presented by Walmart One Busy Mom's Must-Haves For An Easter Her Family Won't Forget   From baskets to brunch, we have everything you need for a stress-free holiday. Keep reading for one mom's roundup of festive must-haves that don't require any extra effort.   Read More

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Here's What Happened When I Used Silence More In My Parenting   It's always so tempting to respond to your kids with justifications and arguments. Thao Thai — who admits that she is a lifelong talker — tried something new, and that's keeping her mouth shut for a moment. She's not talking about cruelly deploying the silent treatment; she's talking about responding with an even, neutral look and a moment for everybody involved to pause and reset. And it really, really worked.   Read More

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