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The Scratch Tag Is Not the Enemy
That meltdown over the sock seam? Not drama. About 1 in 5 kids are born wired to feel everything more intensely -- and the standard "toughen up" response is doing the opposite of what you think.
Becca Liu·Parenting Humor
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It's Not About the Broccoli
We've built an entire industry around what kids eat. But a landmark 2025 study found the thing that actually shapes healthy weight isn't the broccoli -- it's whether they can hear their own body telling them when to stop.
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Shot Day Is My Villain Origin Story
Shot day is the one appointment where doing the right thing and bracing for a hard moment happen at the exact same time. Here's what the 2026 AAP immunization schedule actually covers -- and everything you need to know before you go in.
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It's Not Defiance. It's Blood Sugar.
The afternoon meltdown isn't a character flaw. Here's what the research on childhood nutrition and physical activity reveals about why kids fall apart at 4pm — and what actually helps.
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Teeth: The Final Boss of Bedtime
Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease in the U.S., and most parents have no idea. Here's what the research on early childhood caries means for the nightly toothbrush battle and what actually helps.
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Stop Telling Your Kid to Calm Down
Telling kids to "take a deep breath" during a meltdown is basically useless. Here's what the research says actually builds stress regulation in children — and the uncomfortable part about your own nervous system.
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Nobody Warned Me About the Death Questions
The death question never arrives when you're ready. Here's what the research says actually helps children through grief, and what it looks like in real life.
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Give the Kid a Job
The research on kids and household contribution is annoyingly clear: giving kids real jobs builds executive function, self-reliance, and competence. Here's the age-by-age reality check, the science behind it, and why the messy, slow process is completely worth it.
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Your Abuela Was Right: The Science on Raising Bilingual Kids Is Better Than You Think
Everyone warned you that speaking two languages at home would confuse your child. The research says otherwise. Here's what the science actually tells us about bilingual language development, and why the "just pick one" advice was never based on much.
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The Research on Outdoor Play Is Compelling. Getting Kids Outside Is Another Story.
Your kid would rather stay inside. That's completely normal. Here's what the science actually says about outdoor play, movement, and why the negotiation is worth it.
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You're Telling Your Teen to Put Down Their Phone. While You're on Your Phone. We Need to Talk.
The research on teen social media and depression is genuinely scary -- but so is the moment your kid catches you doomscrolling while lecturing them about doomscrolling. Here's how to parent screens without losing your mind (or your credibility).
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