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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Are Children Raising Themselves?
Children are no longer acting or behaving like children. What message are they sending us? As a volunteer Teacher’s Aide, I am witnessing an alarming and frightening phenomenon in the children I am trying to help, many of whom I know, and in those in my community. Also, I read and listen to the news about what’s happening in my country.
By Annelise Lords 6 days ago in Families
Is Messenger Kids Safe? A Complete Parent’s Guide to Features, Risks & Safety Controls. AI-Generated.
In the digital world of today, kids can use messaging apps more than they ever did before. One popular platform like this is Messenger Kids, which is made just for kids who are with their parents. But a lot of parents really want to know: Is Messenger Kids safe?
By John Carter7 days ago in Families
I Don’t Judge Your Parenting, But My Living Room Does
Having four children is very full on. My house ranges from an 11-year-old calling me “Bro” as if I’m one of her mates to an almost 10-month-old who still hasn’t quite mastered what a full night’s sleep means. Thinking back to when it was just me and my 11-year-old, my parenting style was to live day by day and get through it together.
By Mollie Blackman 7 days ago in Families
Grandma Doesn’t Want to Spend Every Single Holiday at Her Daughter’s House!
In this Reddit post, a grandma who adores her daughter and grandchildren is forced to spend every holiday at her daughter and son-in-law’s house. Because the SIL doesn’t want to shuttle between homes.
By Marie Dubuque8 days ago in Families
Everyone Gets A Juice Box Podcast
Everyone Gets a Juice Box: For Parents of Neurodivergent Kids is a relatively new podcast that began in December 2025. The show features conversations with parents, educators, doctors, and specialists to provide support and actionable advice. The goal is to help parents feel seen, supported, and less alone by fostering a community that shares “the tea” (the struggles) and “the juice” (the joys and wins).
By Frank Racioppi8 days ago in Families
What Is Parallel Parenting? A Complete Guide for Co-Parents. AI-Generated.
Co-parenting can be hard after a divorce or separation, especially if the parents don't talk to each other very well. In such situations, a structured and low-conflict approach called parallel parenting can make a significant difference. But what exactly does it mean, and how does it work?
By John Carter10 days ago in Families
A Couple Who Thought a Consent Order Would Be Too Expensive
When Mark and I separated, we did what many couples do. We sat at the kitchen table one evening, split everything down the middle on a piece of paper, shook hands on it, and told ourselves that was that. We'd been together for eleven years. We knew each other. We weren't going to be difficult about money.
By Family Law Service10 days ago in Families
A Couple Who Couldn’t Communicate, Until Family Mediation Changed Everything
I used to think I was a good communicator. I'd always been the one in the office who could smooth things over, get people in a room, and find the middle ground. So when my marriage ended, I genuinely believed I'd handle it sensibly. We were both adults. We had a daughter. We'd figure it out.
By Jess Knauf10 days ago in Families








