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If Your Kids Lead Easy Lives, Do You Need To “Manufacture Hardship”?
A parent on Reddit worries their kids’ “frictionless existence” is going to hurt them in the long run.

This Mom Of Grown Kids Says “Most Of The Important Work Is Done In Repair”
Her advice is a reassuring reminder that you don’t have to be perfect to be a good parent.

Your Teen Asked To Download Snapchat. Here's What A Cybersecurity Expert Says Parents Should Know.
Plus, how to use the app’s parental controls to their fullest potential.

6 Green Flags To Look For In Your Kid’s Friendships
It doesn’t have to be drama-filled! Here’s how to spot the friends that are actually good for your kid.
If You Want Your Kid To Have A '90s Summer, You Have To Be A '90s Summer Mom
And it’s a lot more work than letting them play Roblox all day. (But you can do it.)
The Mall Raised Us. I Wish My Kids Had The Same Rite Of Passage.
More than just a place to shop, the mall helped teach us independence and how to exist in the world.
Parents Are Sharing The Little Things They Do To Make Childhood Magical For Their Kids
A mom asked Reddit for “silly, stupid” things that make growing up feel special, and Reddit delivered.
Do Kids Still Do Chores? This Reddit Thread Has Parents Talking
Whether it’s a chore chart or just asking your kids to do something, how do you build responsibility in your home?
Would You Leave Your 15-Year-Old Home Alone All Weekend?
A Reddit parent’s dilemma highlights the gray area between independence and comfort.
Stop Telling Moms They’re “No Fun” For Actually Parenting
Reddit is rallying around a mom who’s tired of being cast as the bad guy for enforcing basic rules.
A Recent Girl Scouts USA Study Found That Girls Are “Scared” To Grow Up
Same, girl, same.
Uber’s Free Prom Ride Deal For Teens Takes One Thing Off Your To-Do List
Here’s how it works (and everything you really want to know about the safety features).

