Parenting News – Expert Advice for Moms and Dads | New York Post https://nypost.com Your source for breaking news, news about New York, sports, business, entertainment, opinion, real estate, culture, fashion, and more. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 19:35:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 How your parents’ divorce could impact your health decades later https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/how-your-parents-divorce-could-impact-your-health-decades-later/#respond Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:00:00 -0500 2025-01-22T14:35:23-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/22/health/how-your-parents-divorce-could-impact-your-health-decades-later/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34572556 0 34572556 Parents, fighting and sad girl in living room with teddy bear for support or comfort. Family, divorce and husband in argument with wife and scared kid sitting in fear, stress or depression on carpet Children of divorce have 60% higher odds of experiencing a stroke at some point in their lives than those who didn't go through that ordeal as a kid, a new study found. Here, a teen girl covers her ears as her parents argue. Stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is blocked or a ruptured blood vessel leaks blood into the brain. Stroke is one of the top causes of death in the US, accounting for 162,600 deaths in 2023. Here, an elderly woman appears to have suffered a stroke. Children of divorce are more susceptible to colds as adults, research from 2017 suggested. Here, a woman blows her nose in bed while fighting a cold. Rule-breaking grandma sends daughter into fit of rage after making decision involving grandchild without permission: ‘Pissed beyond belief’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/lifestyle/screaming-rule-breaking-grandma-finally-goes-too-far/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 17:19:32 -0500 2025-01-21T17:19:34-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/lifestyle/screaming-rule-breaking-grandma-finally-goes-too-far/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34629032 0 34629032 60s woman closed eyes touch forehead suffers from migraine Young woman is arguing with her mother Asian child girl getting haircut by grandmother at home ‘Safe words’ aren’t just for sex —they’re helping me become a better parent https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/lifestyle/parents-use-safe-words-to-keep-calm-while-disciplining-kids/#respond Tue, 21 Jan 2025 12:04:54 -0500 2025-01-21T15:06:33-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/21/lifestyle/parents-use-safe-words-to-keep-calm-while-disciplining-kids/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34494244 0 34494244 Sad boy looking camera while his parents argue Locke and Ashley Haman. Parents arguing in front of their kids. A family having a peaceful talk. Mom Christina Stabile. Mom Christina Stabile and her son. Mom’s ‘revolutionary tip’ to avoid ‘awkward’ part of birthday parties https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/lifestyle/moms-tip-to-avoid-awkward-part-of-birthday-parties/#respond Mon, 20 Jan 2025 21:49:14 -0500 2025-01-20T21:49:16-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/20/lifestyle/moms-tip-to-avoid-awkward-part-of-birthday-parties/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34610802 0 34610802 Group of happy children with balloons celebrating a birthday party, Henry Simmons among them, about to enjoy a cake Girl blowing out birthday candles on a cake at a family party African American child celebrating by holding her birthday cake and blowing out the candles Surprising strategy with ‘powerful effects’ tricks kids into eating fruits and veggies: new research https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/lifestyle/study-reveals-the-powerful-effects-of-storytime-on-kids-eating-habits/#respond Sun, 19 Jan 2025 14:49:38 -0500 2025-01-19T14:49:45-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/19/lifestyle/study-reveals-the-powerful-effects-of-storytime-on-kids-eating-habits/ Hannah Sparks https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34587206 0 34587206 We'd rather go on a hunger strike Grandma, resembling Rebecca Kilgore, and grandchild laughing together while reading a book Toddlers played with dead grandpa’s ashes — and may have eaten them, shocked mom says: ‘The boys got PawPaw!’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/toddlers-played-with-dead-grandpas-ashes-and-may-have-eaten-them-shocked-mom-says-the-boys-got-pawpaw/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:08:55 -0500 2025-01-17T14:34:35-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/toddlers-played-with-dead-grandpas-ashes-and-may-have-eaten-them-shocked-mom-says-the-boys-got-pawpaw/ Ben Cost https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34544882 0 34544882 red rose and cremation urn with burning candles An urn. A family photo with PawPaw in the middle. The culprits. The empty urn. Parents have mixed feelings about FDA’s red dye ban: We’re tired of being ‘label detectives’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/nyc-parents-have-mixed-feelings-about-fdas-red-dye-ban/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 13:59:36 -0500 2025-01-21T14:42:55-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/nyc-parents-have-mixed-feelings-about-fdas-red-dye-ban/ Lambeth Hochwald https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34524175 0 34524175 bazooka-ring-pop-lollipops-del-96737417 For mother of two Shany Qiu, the news that the FDA is banning Red No. 3 from food products and ingested drugs feels like a step in the right direction. Mom-of-three Lesanna Beharry uses the app Yuka for awareness about what she feeds her kids. Staten Island Melanie Laugier said she's always concerned for her son Brayden, 10. Bed-Stuy mom Chyna Haywood says she stays away from food pouches. “I want to see the food I’m feeding my daughter.” Some moms are bracing for Valentine's Day when red dye is in everything. These baby names could go extinct in 2025 — and it’s bad news for millennials https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/baby-names-could-go-extinct-in-2025-bad-news-for-millennials/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:35:36 -0500 2025-01-17T11:35:46-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/baby-names-could-go-extinct-in-2025-bad-news-for-millennials/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34542914 0 34542914 Close up of pregnant belly with baby names on post-it Pregnant woman sitting on sofa writing potential baby names in a notebook Closeup of colorful paper stickers with different names on a white wall, representing the concept of choosing a baby name Mom shocked by kid’s ‘inappropriate’ incident at school — but principal initially defended the teacher https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/mom-shocked-by-kids-inappropriate-incident-at-school-but-principal-initially-defended-the-teacher/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 11:30:43 -0500 2025-01-17T11:30:51-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/lifestyle/mom-shocked-by-kids-inappropriate-incident-at-school-but-principal-initially-defended-the-teacher/ Ben Cost https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34543033 0 34543033 A girl writing in her diary. A prent-teacher conference. A young bearded man reading a notebook. Here’s how many teens use ChatGPT for homework help and ‘research’ now https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/tech/heres-how-many-teens-use-chatgpt-for-homework-help-research-now/#respond Fri, 17 Jan 2025 07:54:47 -0500 2025-01-17T07:54:57-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/17/tech/heres-how-many-teens-use-chatgpt-for-homework-help-research-now/ Adriana Diaz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34526556 0 34526556 portrait of teenager with glasses while working on the computer portrait of teenager with glasses while working on the computer Screen with ChatGPT Top view of diverse group of teen school children using computers in classroom Computer screen with ChatGPT chat with AI or artificial intelligence Expecting mom’s unusual baby shower choice leaves people divided: ‘Strange and awkward’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/expecting-moms-unusual-baby-shower-choice-leaves-people-divided-strange-and-awkward/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 16:36:16 -0500 2025-01-16T16:36:18-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/expecting-moms-unusual-baby-shower-choice-leaves-people-divided-strange-and-awkward/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34525111 0 34525111 A woman asked for advice online after her husband asked to attend her women-only baby shower. I’m ‘wishing away’ time with my toddler — I just don’t want to deal with her https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/im-wishing-away-time-with-my-toddler-i-just-dont-want-to-deal-with-her/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:47:07 -0500 2025-01-16T14:47:09-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/im-wishing-away-time-with-my-toddler-i-just-dont-want-to-deal-with-her/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34520609 0 34520609 Blonde Caucasian woman in jeans breastfeeding her baby while sitting on a carpet in a bright, Scandinavian style room A tired young woman sitting on a couch, showing distress as her demanding little daughter asks to play Parents really do have a favorite child — here’s who it’s more likely to be, says science https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/parents-do-have-a-favorite-child-heres-who-its-more-likely-to-be/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:44:28 -0500 2025-01-16T23:27:58-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/parents-do-have-a-favorite-child-heres-who-its-more-likely-to-be/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34518961 0 34518961 girl sad because of jealous younger sister to parents Kris Jenner has said that Kylie is her favorite. But Samah Furrha, 45, a mom of eight from Irvine, Calif., is loud and proud about her unmatched adoration for her youngest son, Kies, 18.  The Furrha Family The odd question new moms are asking their partners: ‘Biggest ick about myself’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/the-odd-question-new-moms-are-asking-their-partners/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 14:22:55 -0500 2025-01-16T14:22:57-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/the-odd-question-new-moms-are-asking-their-partners/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34520866 0 34520866 Young parents watching TV with baby boys. Experts warn against ‘alarming’ baby name trend that ‘glamorizes violence’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/experts-warn-against-alarming-baby-name-trend-that-glamorizes-violence/#respond Thu, 16 Jan 2025 10:30:36 -0500 2025-01-16T10:30:45-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/16/lifestyle/experts-warn-against-alarming-baby-name-trend-that-glamorizes-violence/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34517957 0 34517957 Pregnant woman thinking and standing in front of a chalkboard, trying to choose a name for her baby Father comforting his crying newborn baby in his arms Wooden tile English alphabet spelling out the name COLT, on a wood rack holder, isolated on a white background Newborn baby's foot in hospital, wearing an identification bracelet Call me a bad mom, but I’m done with constant updates from my child’s daycare https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/lifestyle/im-calling-it-daycare-updates-are-officially-out-of-control/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:34:37 -0500 2025-01-15T16:34:39-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/15/lifestyle/im-calling-it-daycare-updates-are-officially-out-of-control/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34496647 0 34496647 Young mother taking photo of cute little toddler boy in yellow shirt sitting at table and drawing with colorful paints. teacher and kids having breakfast in daycare The friend was also being sent photos which she could scour for the slightest change in expression, outfit, or activity. African woman preschool teacher using laptop speaking on the phone at kindergarten. Group of kindergarten kids sitting closely on a floor together with teacher, providing group work. "As far as I’m concerned unless they have gastro, it’s absolutely none of my business how many times my kids poo when I’m not with them," the parent said. I won’t go to my sister’s wedding because my daughter isn’t the flower girl https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/lifestyle/i-wont-go-to-my-sisters-wedding-because-my-daughter-isnt-the-flower-girl/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 13:41:36 -0500 2025-01-14T13:44:36-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/lifestyle/i-wont-go-to-my-sisters-wedding-because-my-daughter-isnt-the-flower-girl/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34473569 0 34473569 Wedding couple bride and groom with flower children or bridesmaid in white dress and flower baskets Children sitting on dancefloor at a wedding, watching the bride and groom's first dance Groom and bride together during their wedding ceremony My husband refuses to hold our baby because she’s a girl https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/lifestyle/my-husband-refuses-to-hold-our-baby-because-shes-a-girl/#respond Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:29:56 -0500 2025-01-14T10:29:57-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/14/lifestyle/my-husband-refuses-to-hold-our-baby-because-shes-a-girl/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34471484 0 34471484 Baby crawling on the ground toward dad Baby crawling on the ground toward dad Mom-to-be TikTokker mocked for ‘controversial’ baby plan: ‘You don’t know what is coming’ https://nypost.com/2025/01/13/lifestyle/mom-to-be-tiktokker-mocked-for-controversial-baby-plan-you-dont-know-what-is-coming/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:18:34 -0500 2025-01-13T11:18:37-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/13/lifestyle/mom-to-be-tiktokker-mocked-for-controversial-baby-plan-you-dont-know-what-is-coming/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34449731 0 34449731 Woman pointing at a list outlining her unconventional postpartum rules for baby care and personal recovery A worried father holding his newborn baby while talking on a smartphone, isolated on a gray background A man feeding a newborn baby at night while his wife sleeps in the background I’m an NYC mom of one and kids aren’t worth it — here’s what I wish I’d known before starting a family https://nypost.com/2025/01/13/lifestyle/mom-divides-tiktok-after-saying-children-are-not-worth-it/#respond Mon, 13 Jan 2025 11:13:38 -0500 2025-01-13T12:22:20-05:00 https://nypost.com/2025/01/13/lifestyle/mom-divides-tiktok-after-saying-children-are-not-worth-it/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=34450197 0 34450197 NYC mom Dominiece Regis. A stressed mom and her kids. A mom and her baby in a grocery store. NYC mom Dominiece Regis with husband Chad and son Levi. NYC mom Dominiece Regis and her husband Chad.