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WATCH: Child psychologist breaks down how to talk to your kids about Santa
Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, PhD, host of the Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic Podcast shares advice on broaching the subject this holiday season.
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Should you tell your kids the truth about Santa? Here's what one expert says
As the holiday season rolls around, one of the most debated parenting topics resurfaces: Should parents tell their kids that Santa isn’t real? Dr. Eileen Kennedy-Moore, a clinical psychologist and creator of the “Kids Ask Dr. Friendtastic” podcast, sheds light on this hot topic in an interview with NBC.
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Is it OK to invite just 1 twin to a kids' birthday party? An expert settles the heated debate
Twin mom Kristen Fox did a double take when she opened a birthday party invite addressed to only one of her daughters.
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Jason Kelce shares his thoughts about having another baby girl
Jason Kelce and his wife announced that they were adding a fourth baby girl to the family, and the former NFL star shared how they are preparing.
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Child care cost as much as rent for many families at inflation's peak, new data shows
Many families have been effectively cutting a second rent check to send their kids to day care, according to new data from the Department of Labor.
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‘Dog names' for babies is the next big baby-naming trend
Would you name your baby Rover or Fido?
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Here are the top 5 ‘baby name icks,' according to a baby name consultant
Baby name consultant and mom of three Colleen Slagan has a ton of baby names she absolutely loves. But there are a few aspects of the baby naming process that give her “the ick.”
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A mother's matchmaking scheme resulted in dates for her single daughter — and viral fame
While Amelia Wright ran a road race, her mother, Rebecca Wright, was going the extra mile … as a matchmaker.
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When are kids allowed to stay home alone? Here's what the law is in New York
All parents have that moment when they need to run out of the house for a quick errand but the work of getting the kids together and out the door feels too much. Eventually, parents get to the point of asking themselves when are my kids old enough to leave home alone. It turns out, most states leave the decision…
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What is a rainbow baby? And why do some parents dislike the term?
A child born after loss is commonly referred to as a “rainbow baby,” but this term can sometimes be problematic.
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Mom-to-be ordered a gender reveal cake, but the bakery ‘ruined' the surprise
The cake didn’t reveal the baby’s sex — a voicemail from the bakery did.
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When can kids stay home alone? Find out the law in your state
We checked the law in all 50 states. Plus, an expert explains how to tell if your child is mature enough.
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Ivy League psychologist shares the common mistake she made raising her 3 kids: ‘I wish I had never been that parent'
There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, says child development expert — and mom of three — Dr. Tovah Klein. Luckily, kids don’t need their parents to be perfect.
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Babies ‘barely look like sisters,' their mom says … but they're identical twins!
These babies are identical twins, but their mom has no trouble telling them apart.
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Why I take at least 1 night off parenting every week
When was the last time you took a weeknight off from parenting? Not a date night, not running errands, but a night purely for yourself.
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Musk ambrette may be linked to rise in early puberty, study finds: What products contain it?
Girls have been hitting puberty at increasingly younger ages over the past few decades. New research looks at environmental factors that may play a role.
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Mom has given birth to 4 daughters over 9 years on the exact same day
In the Lammert family, there is one day each year that is more special than the rest — it’s Aug. 25, the day of all four of the Lammert daughters were born.
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A mom placed her baby for adoption. Years later, she asked that child to be her flower girl
“I remember thinking, ‘I can’t believe she’s here with me.’”
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5 ways parents can cope with empty nest syndrome: ‘The more fulfilled you are, the easier the transition'
As teens head off to college and young adults move out of their family home, parents may experience empty nest syndrome. Here’s how to cope with it.
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Some young adults are opting out of parenthood. Money is a major reason, most say
Nearly a quarter of millennials and Gen Zers without children do not plan to become parents, primarily due to financial reasons, according to a recent report.