Parenting

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Grandparents are their grandkids’ happy place. They are like a home away from home. That said, when they live in the same house as their grandkids, it’s like every day is Christmas.  Studies have shown that this close-knit relationship between grandparents and their grandkids is far more beneficial than was previously assumed. There are lots...

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Laney Morrison expected to be overwhelmed after her divorce. She was now a single parent in a little house with two children. Taking care of the household all on her own stressed her out immensely, and she wondered if she could handle it. After the dust settled, she realized, to her shock, that running her...

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For many families, chores are a well-worn tradition. It helps kids learn responsibility and life skills while lightening the load for the parents. However, one survey found that 82% of parents did chores regularly when they were kids, yet only 28% assign their own kids chores now. [1] Some parents believe that kids are too...

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How close is too close? That’s the premise of TLC’s Mothered, a reality show that examines unique mother-daughter relationships. And by unique, we mean “too close for comfort.” Take, for instance, 55-year-old Mary and her 19-year-old daughter, Brittani. They shower together every morning, ever since Brittani was five. According to Mary, “The best way to...