#parenting advice
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Mother-in-law denies dessert to one child
Grandma's body shaming over dessert sparks parenting conflict.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Minah Shannon Launches Late-Night Parents Club Podcast
Minah Shannon's new podcast helps parents navigate late-night parenting struggles with expert advice and real stories.
MadeForMums · 1m
Son's Birthday Cake Tantrum
A 6-year-old's birthday cake tantrum leads to family banishment.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Halloween Costume Debate
Parenting clash over poop emoji costume vs. trick-or-treating safety.
Slate Magazine · 1m
My Daughter Hates Violin Lessons
Parenting advice on quitting music lessons for a child who hates them.
Slate Magazine · 1m
Healing Trauma Through Children?
A partner proposes healing childhood trauma by having kids, but the writer fears it’s dangerous.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Can I Be a Great Aunt Without Forgiving My Sister?
A woman weighs whether to repair her fractured relationship with her sister to stay close to her new niece.
Slate Magazine · 2m
Stay in your son's life, no matter what
A man faces an impossible choice: abandon his child or lose his pregnant wife. The advice columnist says there's only one right answer.
Slate Magazine · 2m
My ex keeps calling about her house maintenance
After divorce, a father faces pressure to maintain his ex-wife's home for the kids' sake.
Slate Magazine · 2m
When grandparents favor one grandchild over another
A parent suspects racial bias in how their adopted Chinese children are treated compared to white cousins. Here's how to address it.
Slate Magazine · 2m
When your kid's friend is mean to her
A parent witnesses her daughter's new friend being dismissive and rude. Here's how to handle it without pushing them apart.
Slate Magazine · 2m
How to break generational trauma and stop unhealthy patterns
If you know the way you were raised isn't what you want for your kids, a psychologist explains practical ways to break unhealthy family patterns.
MadeForMums · 3m · 5 views
Your son left his wife. You don't have to host his girlfriend
A mother of eight wants to take a stand at the holidays, and Slate's advice columnist tells her exactly how far she can go.
Slate Magazine · 2m