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Mom made cardboard cutout of herself to keep child from crying when she leaves the room

To keep their son from getting upset whenever his mom leaves, these two Japanese parents came up with an ingenious way to comfort him – by having a massive cardboard cutout replace her when she’s away. The kid’s father, Neji Sato, shared videos of the experiment on Twitter, where he explained that their one-year-old boy

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Couple who lost their 8-year-old son encourages parents to prioritize time with children

Parents will do everything to give their children a comfortable life. Sometimes that includes spending most of their time working. And though it is done out of love for their greatest treasure, time lost cannot be regained. This is what J.R. Storment, a tech mogul, and his wife Jessica Brandes, a naturopathic doctor, realized after

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Parents have hilarious ’empty nest’ celebration as daughter moves out

22-year-old Haley Jones is finally moving out of her parents’ house, and her folks couldn’t be any happier! Couples usually celebrate milestones such as wedding anniversaries, the birth of a new child, or their kids’ graduations. But this husband and wife from Mississippi are quite unique – instead of feeling a little separation anxiety, this

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Son’s basement remodeling to build new home for his aging parents to live in

Time flies and before we know it, our parents have grown old and are living their golden years. Their eyesight or hearing may have gone bad and they may not be as strong as they used to be, but we love them just the same. We see these inevitable changes happen to them and wish

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According to science, there’s no such thing as cradling a baby too much

Mothers are often on the receiving end of unsolicited advice when it comes to matters involving child-rearing. While most of these counsels come from a place of concern, not all of them are entirely true. Take for example the common belief that cradling a baby too much will ‘spoil’ them. New research says otherwise –

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Son uses first paycheck as professional baseball player to pay off parents’ home mortgage

When a young man receives a big paycheck, you would expect him to spend most of it on a party with friends, right? But Pavin Smith decided to do something exceptional. The 21-year-old first baseman, who was Major League Baseball’s (MLB) seventh overall draft pick, had just signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks. The signing comes

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Parents still lose sleep worrying about grown children, study confirms

Parenting does not end when children become independent adults. No matter what age their children are, parents constantly care about their children’s well-being. In fact, one recent study shows that parents are losing sleep and experience stress caused by worry on their children’s health, financial status, career, social relationships, and other life concerns. The ‘empty

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Your Dad and I will love you no matter what you decide to do

I am in my late 50s. You’d think by now I have this whole “Motherhood” thing all figured out. My kids were moving along in school, getting decent grades, graduating… then, BAM! I became a parent to adults. Anyone who thinks they won’t worry about their children after they turn 18 has an eye-opening moment coming.

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A touching story of an elderly father, son and a sparrow

We get so busy with life that we sometimes forget about our parents. We are so busy making a living that we forget they are growing old. When you were finding your way in this world they were there to support you and now that they are reaching their golden age, we sometimes deny them

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‘The 10 Most Important Things I Have Learned After I Lost My Son’

For a loving parent, there is nothing more precious than their children. Nothing matters more than their children’s safety and secured future. However, due to the demands of today’s society, parents find it hard to keep up with their children. If there’s one thing that parents are guilty of, it is making their children feel

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Dad surprises daughter on her wedding day when he brings out the voice behind ‘The Little Mermaid’

A love of a father is unconditional and knows no bound. Even if a daughter has already found a prince who will guard her heart and protect it, she will always remain as her father’s little girl. The viral newlywed of New Jersey is a testament to the things that a father can do for the

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Kids who get regularly yelled at tend to have low self-esteem and develop depression

Raising a child is like walking in a park- a jurassic park! Although they are one of the most adorable creatures to walk this planet, children often leave adults frustrated- especially their parents. It is not uncommon for parents to lose patience with their children. And most parents admit that they tend to yell at

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