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life as a parent

We Adopted So-Called 'Hard To Place' Children. They're Not Hard To Love

Some children are left waiting much longer to be adopted than others – three families share their stories.
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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

"My 6-year-old just got mad at me and told me to mute myself."
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Yes, We've Joined Our Kids On TikTok. This Is Why We Love It

The parent-child duo on TikTok is having a moment – even among celebs. Here, four families tell us about their new-found hobby.
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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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45 Tweets From Parents About Social Distancing With Kids

Parenting in the age of Covid-19 presents some unique challenges.
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35 Tweets That Sum Up Parenting In The Age Of Coronavirus

As Covid-19 fears weigh on parents, many are turning to Twitter for a reprieve.
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The Funniest Tweets From Parents This Week

"Oh, your kids sit down and eat dinner? That's cool. Mine perform interpretive dance in the kitchen."
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8 Unusual Things That Happen To Your Body When You’re Pregnant

From your hair and nails to your boobs and belly button – these changes may happen when you're expecting.
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How To Stop Yelling At Your Kids, And What To Do Instead

Because experts say that it truly does not work.
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‘I Found Something Vital – Freedom’: We Were Married, With Kids, Having Affairs

"Having kids is a major passion-killer" – six parents tell HuffPost UK why they chose to stray, rather than seek a divorce.
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