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Science Says 13 Is the Minimum Age Kids Should Get a Phone How old should kids be before they get their first phone? If your answer is 13, science agrees . . . A new study found 13 is the minimum age kids should get their first smartphone, or be allowed on social media. Any […]
One in Three People Said a “Thumbs Up” From Dad is a “Sign Of Love” In a new poll, more than one in three people said a simple “thumbs up” from their dad was a “sign of both love and support.” 49% said their dad would describe himself as “not good at emotional stuff,” and […]
Olivia and Liam Are the Top Baby Names for a Sixth Straight Year America has been cranking out kids named Olivia and Liam for the better part of a decade now . . . The Social Security Administration released its annual baby names list for Mother’s Day. And for a sixth straight year, Olivia […]
And Now, There’s a Shortage of . . . Cousins? the “New York Post” says there’s a “shortage” of COUSINS. The idea is that Millennial PARENTS are not having as many kids as they were around growing up. There’s actual data on declining birth rates . . . but the idea is apparently going viral because of a TikTok […]
Over the past 25 years, the average age of first-time moms in the United States has increased from 24.5 to 27.5 years old. Factors contributing to this trend include economic considerations, higher education pursuits, and shifting attitudes towards delaying parenthood. TikTok creator Jordan Simone questions what age constitutes a “young parent” in today’s society, noting […]
Is it time to ban cell phones in schools? Or should we just give in and implant them directly into our kids’ forearms? A new study found the average teenager spends 92 minutes on their phone at school each day. It represented 27% of their total daily phone time . . . just over five-and-a-half […]
If you’re eager to take a pregnancy test, it’s best to do so in the morning when urine is most concentrated with the pregnancy hormone hCG. Testing at night with diluted urine may result in false negatives, especially in early pregnancy. However, as hCG levels increase, nighttime testing should still yield accurate results. Factors like […]
Here’s a dirty little secret: Parents DO have a favorite child . . . and if you’re wondering if it’s you, maybe you ARE the chosen one. A study analyzed data from over 19,000 participants, and found that parents do treat their children differently . . . and the way they choose their “favorites” is […]
A recent poll conducted by the University of Michigan Health C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health revealed that many parents use Santa Claus and the threat of no gifts to encourage better behavior in their young children. However, pediatrician Dr. Susan Woolford warns that empty threats and bribes are not effective long-term […]
A new survey found 77% of parents feel pressure to make the holidays even better than last year, and expect to stay up past midnight five times this month to make it all happen the way they want. The poll also found kids ask a LOT of questions this time of year. And you can […]
If you’re driving more than three or four hours with your kids for Thanksgiving, you might want to break it up into two days . . . because that’s right when you’ll start HATING them. A poll of parents with kids under 12 found “peak stress” hits three-and-a-half hours into traveling. One in eight said […]
The holidays coming up means lots of family infighting. Here are the main topics that can start a fight, and why it might be best to avoid them. A poll found 40% of families deal with “open disagreements” around the holidays. And that’s without factoring in the election. Politics is the #1 topic that can […]
