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The Boston Globe
bostonglobe.com > 01/07/2026 > magazine > managing-inlaw-criticism-parenting

Setting boundaries with in-laws: Advice for new parents

1+ hour, 11+ min ago  (611+ words) Q. My husband and I have a year-old baby. He is the light of our lives and makes us so happy. The problem is that my in-laws have very strong opinions about how I'm raising my kid. They live overseas, and…...

Slate
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My 7-Year-Old Overheard Something She Shouldn’t Have. Now She’s Blackmailing Me.

My 7-Year-Old Overheard Something She Shouldn’t Have. Now She’s Blackmailing Me.6+ hour, 11+ min ago  (347+ words) I think your biggest problem here is not your difficult mother-in-law, but the fact that your 7-year-old (!) apparently feels comfortable trying to blackmail you. Obviously you wouldn't have spoken the way you did if you knew your daughter was in…...

Times of India
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Who is Avanti, the Indian girl whom Princess Diana called 'my daughter"

Who is Avanti, the Indian girl whom Princess Diana called 'my daughter"9+ hour, 26+ min ago  (324+ words) Who is Avanti, the Indian girl whom Princess Diana called 'my daughter'Times of India It was the spring of 1992 and Princess Diana was on a royal visit to India When she visited Hyderabad's Lalapet Government High School, she was captivated…...

Times of India
timesofindia.indiatimes.com > life-style > parenting > parentology > parenting-and-you > marks-vs-mental-health-finding-the-balance > articleshow > 126389673.cms

Marks vs mental health: Finding the balance

Marks vs mental health: Finding the balance9+ hour, 34+ min ago  (310+ words) Marks vs mental health: Finding the balance'Times of India Anyone who says they don't is lying a little, or speaking from a place of privilege Grades decide college admissions, scholarships, jobs, and sometimes even how teachers and parents look at…...

Times of India
timesofindia.indiatimes.com > life-style > parenting > moments > kids-are-spending-more-time-on-their-phones-during-school-a-new-study-reveals > articleshow > 126388465.cms

Kids are spending more time on their phones during school, a new study reveals

Kids are spending more time on their phones during school, a new study reveals10+ hour, 42+ min ago  (291+ words) Kids are spending more time on their phones during school, a new study reveals'Times of India Cellphones have become an essential part of school bags in the United States While many parents do it to keep their kids safe and…...

India Today
indiatoday.in > education-today > parenting-toddlers > story > unicef-drops-a-wake-up-call-for-parents-these-10-tips-could-change-your-childs-life-2847910-2026-01-07

10 warnings from UNICEF that every parent should take seriously

10 warnings from UNICEF that every parent should take seriously11+ hour, 8+ min ago  (463+ words) In today's fast-paced world, many parents find themselves juggling work pressure, family responsibilities, and personal stress, often leaving little time to focus on their children's emotional needs. Experts warn that this lack of attention can quietly affect a child's mental…...

Mamamia
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When Angie Kent decided she wanted a baby, she knew she wanted to do it alone.

11+ hour, 44+ min ago  (17+ words) When Angie Kent decided she wanted a baby, she knew she wanted to do it alone.Mamamia...

AOL.com
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Parent Says Toddler Son Switched from Being the 'Best Sleeper' to the 'Worst.' Now, They're 'Desperate' for Their Time Back

11+ hour, 45+ min ago  (22+ words) Parent Says Toddler Son Switched from Being the 'Best Sleeper' to the 'Worst.' Now, They're 'Desperate' for Their Time Back'AOL.com...

Times of India
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Beyond Stardom: Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi’s parenting approach to raising their children

Beyond Stardom: Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi’s parenting approach to raising their children13+ hour, 21+ min ago  (346+ words) Beyond Stardom: Sivakarthikeyan and Aarthi's parenting approach to raising their children'Times of India Actor Sivakarthikeyan and his wife Aarthi have long been admired not only for their poise in social situations but for the dignity with which they bring up…...