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Setting digital boundaries for your kids doesn't have to be a headache — Optimize That
The internet doesn't have to be a scary place.
By Lacey Smith
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Wild parenting advice from the first man to win a paternity leave suit
Of course, your job would be much easier if your child was a baby porcupine.
By Jerry Cammarata
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11 baby sleep gadgets to try if you're feeling really tired and desperate
Sometimes the deep desire to try *something, anything* wins out and you fire up Amazon looking for a solution.
By Claire Gillespie
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First comes the baby, then comes the startup
These parents channeled their frustrations in the manner they knew best – by launching a startup.
By Shannon Shelton Miller
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'Large Adult Son' has perfect response to mom's embarrassing #HimToo tweet
"That was my Mom."
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Why I'm in no hurry to have Rosie from 'The Jetsons'
A new wave of technology has arrived and continues to develop rapidly. What will it mean to be a mother in ten more years?
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YouTube lets parents handpick videos their kids can see
Good news for parents who don't want their kids seeing creepy content.
By Matt Binder
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6 problems with the foster care system -- and what you can do to help
There's a lot wrong with a system that so desperately needs to get it right.
By Katie Dupere
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Adele posts touching message about her best friend's experience of postpartum psychosis
"Mamas talk about how you’re feeling because in some cases it could save yours or someone else’s life."
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How new fathers use private online groups to make sense of their roles
When it comes to talking about parenting, some fathers would rather do it anonymously than in public online spaces.
By Tawfiq Ammari
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Serena Williams opens up about 'postpartum emotions' in candid Instagram post
"It’s totally normal to feel like I’m not doing enough for my baby."
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5 books about immigrant and refugee experiences that you'll want to read with your kids
These stories will help kids better understand themselves and the world around them
By Rebecca Ruiz
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12 of the best Amazon Alexa skills for kids (and their parents)
Kids like Alexa just as much as you do — maybe even more.
By Rudie Obias
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Kid knocks over unsecured $132,000 statue. Now they want his parents to pay.
Who's at fault here?
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How the worst parts of the internet helped shape me as a kid
The kids are gonna be alright.
![How the worst parts of the internet helped shape me as a kid](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/01ARJFSUxn2AySISNtLiUe9/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623370751.jpg)
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Alexa as a baby name has dropped in popularity since the launch of Amazon's Alexa
In 2016, Alexa as a name for newborns experienced a 21.3 percent drop.
By Johnny Lieu
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We picked our favorite TV moms to celebrate Mother's Day weekend
Is your TV mom on this list?
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Mother's Day gift ideas for moms who just want a nap and a drink
Sleep. Glorious sleep. That is what your mom wants for Mother’s Day. Well, that and a strong drink.
By Annie Colbert
![Mother's Day gift ideas for moms who just want a nap and a drink](https://cdn.statically.io/img/helios-i.mashable.com/imagery/articles/07hpxnYTVFuGnNsAuojpnxX/hero-image.fill.size_220x133.v1623370613.jpg)
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Parents surprise FaceTime friends with their first meeting, and it's too much
Try not to tear up.
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