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8 Practical Ways To Get Your Kids To Talk About Their Feelings

Use 'happy' or 'sad' face flashcards, play a ball game – or even get them writing a poem.
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Amy Schumer Just Changed Her Son’s Name Because It Sounded Like ‘Genital’

The comedian announced on her podcast that she and husband Chris Fischer recently switched Gene's middle name.
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I Let My 8-Year-Old Dress Me For A Week In Lockdown – What Could Go Wrong?

“Why don’t we dye your hair a CRAZY colour?” my small stylist suggests. I think it over for a moment, then find myself nodding.
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2 Kid Cellists Treat Their Self-Isolating Neighbour To Impromptu Porch Concert

Taran and Calliope Tien found a musical way to help out 78-year-old Helena Schlam during the coronavirus pandemic this week.
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14 Of The Best Responses To The Teen Bullied For His Love Of Books

Cal's Book Account was set up on Instagram by Callum Manning, a 13-year-old who loves to read.
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I Was Diagnosed With An Incurable Cancer. How Do I Decide Whether Or Not To Have Children?

"If I choose to have a child, I am taking a greater risk of potentially subjecting my child to deep grief."
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Kids Grow Up So Fast. Why Is That So Hard To Think About?

We want to imagine their future, but can't in practice – psychologists tell us why.
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How To Teach Your Kid To Receive Gifts Well

Explaining etiquette to tiny humans is hard. Here's where to start.
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7 Signs You've Raised A Spoiled Child (And What To Do About It)

Experts say it's possible for parents to "un-spoil" a kid, but only if they set limits and stick to them — yes, even in the face of a tantrum.
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How To Talk To Your Kids About Climate Change Without Giving Them Anxiety

Expert-backed tips to help kids of all ages understand global warming.
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