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Thu, 16 May 2024 19:02:42 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.4 Mom rails against school’s reaction to her daughter’s nose piercing: ‘That’s a tad too far’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/mom-rails-against-schools-reaction-to-her-daughters-nose-piercing-thats-a-tad-too-far/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 13:49:51 -0400 2024-05-16T15:02:42-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/16/lifestyle/mom-rails-against-schools-reaction-to-her-daughters-nose-piercing-thats-a-tad-too-far/ Taylor Knight https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32090248 0 Mom says daughterâs school REFUSED to teach her until she takes out piercing & rages theyâve gone âtoo farâ this time Mom says daughterâs school REFUSED to teach her until she takes out piercing & rages theyâve gone âtoo farâ this time influencer mom tink influencer mom tink influencer mom tink I dreaded being around my children due to burnout — these 7 habits turned my life around https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/i-dreaded-being-around-my-children-due-to-burnout-these-7-habits-turned-by-life-around/#respond Wed, 15 May 2024 11:21:14 -0400 2024-05-15T11:25:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/15/lifestyle/i-dreaded-being-around-my-children-due-to-burnout-these-7-habits-turned-by-life-around/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32071524 0 Alicia Murray, 33, from Syracuse, NY, with six-month-old son. A stressed mom with burnout nursing a headache as her kids jump on the bed. Mom trying to work and manage son. A kid climbing in bed with mom. Alicia Murray, 33, from Syracuse, NY, with six-month-old son. ‘Selfish’ moms slammed for refusing to celebrate grandmas on Mother’s Day: ‘Your time has passed’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/lifestyle/selfish-moms-slammed-for-refusing-to-celebrate-grandmas-on-mothers-day-if-you-are-not-actively-parenting-your-time-has-passed/#respond Sat, 11 May 2024 14:25:37 -0400 2024-05-11T14:30:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/11/lifestyle/selfish-moms-slammed-for-refusing-to-celebrate-grandmas-on-mothers-day-if-you-are-not-actively-parenting-your-time-has-passed/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32024359 0 mental-load-sheisapaigeturner-gmail-com-81651693 mental-load-sheisapaigeturner-gmail-com-81651693 Emily Wehner wearing glasses expressing her opinion in a viral video about Mother's Day controversy Amy, a smiling woman passionate about travel, social media, and being a wife and mom from Texas Gen Alpha kids express shock over gay people ‘coming out’ in viral video: ‘What the heck!?’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/lifestyle/gen-alpha-kids-dont-get-why-gay-people-have-to-come-out/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 21:22:49 -0400 2024-05-09T21:24:39-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/lifestyle/gen-alpha-kids-dont-get-why-gay-people-have-to-come-out/ David Landsel https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=32001828 0 81560576 81560576 Emmaline Carrol Southwell, a content creator and children’s book author, having a discussion with her children Levi and Violet in a car about the concept of 'coming out' We’re ‘anti-Mother’s Day’ moms — we love our kids, but we deserve a vacay to do whatever we please this Sunday https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/lifestyle/were-anti-mothers-day-moms-we-love-our-kids-but-we-deserve-a-break-this-sunday/#respond Thu, 09 May 2024 13:29:30 -0400 2024-05-15T15:53:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/09/lifestyle/were-anti-mothers-day-moms-we-love-our-kids-but-we-deserve-a-break-this-sunday/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31991920 0 Moms19 Moms19 Brooke Sharkey, 30, from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, enjoying a drink while at a hotel on Mother's Day. Brooke Sharkey, 30, from Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, with husband Jeshua and daughter Clover. Mom of 2 boys, Johanna Riehm, 34, from Westchester relaxes at home without the family. Mom of 2 boys, Johanna Riehm, 34, from Westchester relaxes at home without the family. Out in the yard. Mom of 2 boys, Johanna Riehm, 34, from Westchester relaxes at home without the family. How parental burnout can harm children — and 8 ways to build a better bond https://nypost.com/2024/05/08/lifestyle/8-ways-parents-can-build-a-better-relationship-with-children/#respond Wed, 08 May 2024 00:03:18 -0400 2024-05-08T00:03:28-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/08/lifestyle/8-ways-parents-can-build-a-better-relationship-with-children/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31964552 0 Parental burnout effects Parental burnout effects 57% of parents reported burnout in an online survey of 722 caregivers that Ohio State conducted last summer. The Working Parent Burnout Scale allows parents to measure their burnout based on their answers to a 10-point survey. Parents should participate in "free playtime" with their kids — a move that could reduce the likelihood they'll develop anxiety, depression, or other mental health conditions, the Ohio State researchers found. Florida mom gets married while in labor — then gives birth hours later https://nypost.com/2024/05/07/lifestyle/florida-mom-gets-married-while-in-labor-at-hospital-then-gives-birth-hours-later/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 15:42:09 -0400 2024-05-09T12:19:41-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/07/lifestyle/florida-mom-gets-married-while-in-labor-at-hospital-then-gives-birth-hours-later/ Ben Cost https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31961396 0 Cerezo gets fitted for a bedsheet wedding dress. Brianna Cerezo and Louis tie the knot. Louis and Brianna with their newborn son Landon. Gabriela Pinzon. 5 ways women can lower their stroke risk — including one to do before going outside https://nypost.com/2024/05/06/lifestyle/doctor-reveals-5-ways-women-can-lower-their-stroke-risk/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 14:19:41 -0400 2024-05-06T14:38:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/06/lifestyle/doctor-reveals-5-ways-women-can-lower-their-stroke-risk/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31939762 0 Woman having heart attack at home Woman having heart attack at home Dr. Parag Shah, who practices at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Fla., is sharing five ways women can lower their risk of having a stroke. Shah recommends embracing a Mediterranean diet, which is a plant-based eating plan. Exercises like tai chi should be done for 30 to 60 minutes a day, three to five times a week, Shah says. Shah notes that using oral contraceptives, being pregnant, giving birth, and undergoing hormone therapy or hormonal changes such as menopause can raise the likelihood of having a stroke. My ex named his newborn after me — I don’t think his wife realizes https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/my-ex-named-his-newborn-after-me-i-dont-think-his-wife-realizes/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 15:53:15 -0400 2024-05-02T15:53:18-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/my-ex-named-his-newborn-after-me-i-dont-think-his-wife-realizes/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31908668 0 A woman with an unusual name noticed her ex names his baby after her. The couple was together for 4 years before the split, but she believes his new wife doesn't know about her. Mom’s parenting hack to get baby to sit in airplane seat gets trolled — is it real? https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/moms-baby-airplane-hack-sparks-outrage-but-is-it-real/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 12:10:47 -0400 2024-05-02T12:15:43-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/moms-baby-airplane-hack-sparks-outrage-but-is-it-real/ Ben Cost https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31902558 0 Cute baby boy, playing with toys on board of aircraft, traveling with parents and siblings Cute baby boy, playing with toys on board of aircraft, traveling with parents and siblings Mommy blogger slams beloved childrens’ book ‘Love You Forever,’ for creepy scene with adult son: ‘Incredibly unsettling’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/uproar-over-beloved-childrens-book-love-you-forever/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 12:09:01 -0400 2024-05-02T13:46:12-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/uproar-over-beloved-childrens-book-love-you-forever/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31902300 0 Marlene Kern Fischer, mom and blogger from New York. A screenshot of Marlene Kern Fisher's Facebook review of "Love You Forever." A picture of book "Love You Forever" by Robert Munsch. A mother and child reading. Marlene Kern Fischer, 60, mom and blogger from New York. School hopes to reverse Gen Z’s bad habits with 12-hour days: ‘Complete tragedy of our youth’ https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/school-hopes-to-undo-gen-zs-bad-habits-with-12-hour-days/#respond Thu, 02 May 2024 10:00:53 -0400 2024-05-02T10:28:21-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/02/lifestyle/school-hopes-to-undo-gen-zs-bad-habits-with-12-hour-days/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31901271 0 Teen students using social media on phones on lesson Teen students using social media on phones on lesson Confident teen students using social media on phones while studying in high school Students using mobile phone in library Group of teenagers using mobile phones in hallway at high school. I’m a super strict mom — my rules are extreme but I’m preparing my kids for real life https://nypost.com/2024/05/01/lifestyle/im-a-super-strict-mom-with-extreme-limits-on-tv-toys-and-junk-food/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 15:37:20 -0400 2024-05-01T15:37:33-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/01/lifestyle/im-a-super-strict-mom-with-extreme-limits-on-tv-toys-and-junk-food/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31891971 0 Elena Leeming, 39, with her two children Violet, five, and Clive Elena watches Violet, 5, vacuum the front room Elena Leeming, 39, with her two children Violet, five, and Clive, six, pictured at their home in York, North Yorks, April 17 2024. Violet, five, and Clive, 6, hold Clive's chore list. Clive, six, pictured with his chore list Did ‘Bluey’s mom smoke weed? Kids show creators address fan theories on Chilli’s sordid past https://nypost.com/2024/05/01/lifestyle/did-blueys-mom-smoke-weed-kids-show-creators-address-fan-theories-on-chillis-sordid-past/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 10:57:10 -0400 2024-05-01T10:57:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/05/01/lifestyle/did-blueys-mom-smoke-weed-kids-show-creators-address-fan-theories-on-chillis-sordid-past/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31887994 0 Fans believe Bluey's mom isn't as innocent as they would like to believe. Chili told her children she came to the lookout as a teen to "um, think." Some fans think the nod was to drinking, where others believe the teens may have been smoking. A Bluey writer confirmed the line was a "cheeky" reference to drinking. My husband said he wants to divorce because I breastfed my son: ‘Now they’ve been in another man’s mouth’ https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/lifestyle/my-husband-said-he-wants-to-divorce-because-i-breastfed-my-newborn-son-now-theyve-been-in-another-mans-mouth/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:27:48 -0400 2024-05-03T11:05:01-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/lifestyle/my-husband-said-he-wants-to-divorce-because-i-breastfed-my-newborn-son-now-theyve-been-in-another-mans-mouth/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31874266 0 Happy family with newborn baby on the bed in the room. "You go behind my back and do something I've stressed about not doing," her husband responds. "It's a proven scientific fact that breast milk is no better than modern formula. I’ll never be able to look at you the same way again." Hand closeup, ring and couple with a divorce. "At the time, his wife was breastfeeding their three-month-old. Shockingly, she filed for divorce not long after, and he could NOT figure out what went wrong," one person commented. I’m a psychologist — this is what it means if you mix up your kids’ names https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/lifestyle/im-a-psychologist-this-is-what-it-means-if-you-mix-up-your-kids-names/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 10:09:06 -0400 2024-04-30T10:10:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/lifestyle/im-a-psychologist-this-is-what-it-means-if-you-mix-up-your-kids-names/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31872308 0 happy family mother father and kids at home on couch happy family mother father and kids at home on couch Young caucasian woman teacher in a room with blue wall and white board, looking surprised with hand on head due to a mistake or forgotten detail A woman and a child in a car discussing something, possibly related to moniker mix-ups in relationships I’m a millennial boss — after firing half my staff, I finally found the key to success https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/millennial-boss-fired-half-her-staff-before-finding-key-to-success/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 14:43:16 -0400 2024-04-28T14:43:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/millennial-boss-fired-half-her-staff-before-finding-key-to-success/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31853782 0 Maddy Birdcage Maddy Birdcage Birdcage recently boasted donning a hot pink glittery suit to work. Birdcage said her marketing agency initially suffered a $65,000 tax debt because of her own micromanagement. Now, she's started anew. Birdcage feels it's important to treat her staff, and she has set her sights on taking them on a $26,000 overnight yacht trip when they hit a team goal. She says that since making the changes, her employees are "happier," and the business is turning a sizeable profit. The case for giving your kids mental health days from school https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/the-case-for-giving-your-kids-mental-health-days-from-school/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 10:15:31 -0400 2024-04-28T10:15:35-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/the-case-for-giving-your-kids-mental-health-days-from-school/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31848679 0 Young boy is tired of doing homework, sitting at the table. Boy and mom stand in front of school Why two-thirds of parents feel lonely and isolated by demands of parenthood: study https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/most-parents-feel-lonely-and-isolated-by-demands-of-parenthood-study/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2024 09:48:52 -0400 2024-04-28T09:48:56-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/04/28/lifestyle/most-parents-feel-lonely-and-isolated-by-demands-of-parenthood-study/ SWNS https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31852257 0 Kate Gawlik, associate clinical professor at The Ohio State University, in a suit presenting research results about parental loneliness and isolation A woman and children sitting at a table with markers, symbolizing the isolation often felt by parents How moms are using the color of their SUV to see if they’re a ‘hot mess express’ https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/lifestyle/how-moms-are-using-the-color-of-their-suv-to-see-if-theyre-a-hot-mess-express/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 17:26:44 -0400 2024-04-25T17:26:47-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/04/25/lifestyle/how-moms-are-using-the-color-of-their-suv-to-see-if-theyre-a-hot-mess-express/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=31820853 0 A trend is growing on social media, defining what kind of mom you are, depending on whether you drive a black or white SUV. Mom of two, Carlie Mary Butler, jumped into the chat to admit she's a black SUV mom and owns it loud and proud. "This is a shout-out to all the black SUV moms: that's us, that's me. We're in this together. If we're going to be labeled the hot mess express - let's own it."