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Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! Advertisement It’s not a family hike unless a

Juanmonino via Getty ImagesFor some children, this next phase of the pandemic could be stressful. Here’s how parents can help.  As summer swings into high gear, the United States is in a moment that seemed all but impossible months ago: COVID-19 cases and deaths have plummeted, vaccines are available to any adult (or teen or

Meghan Markle incorporated some meaningful gems in her new children’s book, “The Bench.”  The Duchess of Sussex spoke to NPR over the weekend about some of the “Easter eggs” and nuggets she and award-winning illustrator Christian Robinson planted within the pages, including a nod to the royal’s late mother-in-law, Princess Diana.  “If people start digging, I

People describe kids as little angels, but parents know all too well that sometimes they’re just tiny terrors. Amid the chaos and exhaustion of raising children, many parents have turned to Twitter to vent about their hostility. We rounded up 35 tweets about the hilariously harsh things parents have said about their kids. Advertisement Can

HuffPost Friday is World Book Day, a day recognized by the United Nations to celebrate reading and a universal love of books. To honor the holiday, we asked a variety of HuffPost Facebook communities to share their favorite children’s books, both to read with their own kids and to give as presents. Here’s what they

Klaus Vedfelt via Getty ImagesShyness is far more common than many parents realize, and it’s not a bad thing.  It’s been a big surprise to me as a generally quiet (and totally introverted) human being that my 6-year-old is naturally outgoing. He was the kid bounding into preschool on the second day without looking back

❤︎ www.theparentingjunkie.com ❤︎ www.facebook.com/theparentingjunkie/ ❤︎ www.twitter.com/parentingjunkie Transitions and toddlers? Not dissimilar to apples and shoes. They just don’t always go together. Watch me put Dr Laura Markham of ahaparenting.com to the test with my glorious toddler-acting-skills. #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O K: (Cuz I post

If you’ve ever felt, IT’S NOT WORKING! Then watch today’s new show to see if Peaceful Parenting actually does, and what you can do about it. Visit www.theparentingjunkie.com for an ever-growing library of parenting pearls from moi, and sign up for email updates to be an insider on what’s coming up (psst… awesome stuff). Here’s

Dear family, We are so excited for the upcoming holiday season and in sharing the magic with you. We had some new ideas about gift giving this year, and wanted to see you’d be open to experimenting with us… Adapt your own letter using the template of this letter found on The Parenting Junkie’s website:

Going from couple to coparents is Hard with a capital “H”! That precious, vulnerable little bundle becomes the no.1 thing on our minds and everything else blurs into the background. BUT our relationships with our partners ARE a key part of what we give to that precious bundle. Here’s 3 tips on keeping that in

7 Reasons We Have Too Many Toys The Parenting Junkie has rolled up her sleeves to shed light on the top 7 reasons you have too many toys. Is your house overflowing with too many toys? Have you considered why you have too many toys dear one? In this behind the scenes video, discover how

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Take a tour of St. Louis Children’s Hospital with Kate, a former patient, as she highlights some of her favorite programs and areas of the hospital funded by generous donors. Learn more about St. Louis Children’s Hospital: http://www.stlouischildrens.org/

Anger Management Tips for Parents: How to Handle Anger in Parenting The Parenting Junkie discusses anger in parenting. Do you ever get angry with your kids? If so, this video has some anger management tips for parents. If you are trying to parent without yelling and to learn how to stay calm you’ll learn 3

Heard of unschooling? Sounds crazy? It did to me to until I took it seriously! Here’s why… Oops just noticed one of the clips still has sound! Sorry – please ignore 😉 Sign up to my email list here: www.theparentingjunkie.com #peacefulparenting VLOG, BOOK & TOY RECOMMENDATIONS HERE: www.theparentingjunkie.com F A C E B O O

Dr. Sarah Garwood, an adolescent pediatrician with Washington University at St. Louis Children’s Hospital discusses the signs, effects and prevention of bullying. The effects of bullying can appear as early as preschool. Bullying instances seem to increase during the elementary school years, peak in middle school, then decrease in frequency in high school. As parents,

In this video, Dr. Jesse Vrecenak discusses the symptoms of appendicitis in children. Also, she goes over some of the warning signs that can help you tell when your child’s stomach pain might be appendicitis. Learn why it’s important to talk to a doctor if your child is exhibiting these warning signs. It might even

When should you schedule your daughter’s first gynecology visit? What should you expect during this first appointment? In this video, pediatric gynecologist Holly Hoefgen, MD, answers these questions and more. Learn why the first visit is so important for teens. Also, find out why it will usually include a confidential talk between your daughter and

Empathy is a skill that parents can work to teach their children through encouragement and emotional development activities. In this episode of Mom Docs, Dr. Dehra Harris shares a few tips for parents to ensure children develop healthy emotional habits and empathy skills. Visit Children’s MomDocs (a blog by mom physicians at St Louis Children’s

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