Know What's Happening in Motherhood
Know What's Happening in Motherhood
Teen OCD spikes in puberty; ERP therapy is gold standard
A 15‑year‑old’s obsessive‑compulsive disorder is worsening despite two rounds of private therapy aimed at eliminating rituals. Experts explain that adolescent OCD often spikes during puberty and that exposure response prevention (ERP) within cognitive‑behavioral therapy is the gold‑standard treatment.
Early childhood education in the United States remains fragmented, with 17 states and the District of Columbia mandating kindergarten attendance as of 2023. Preschool programs lack a national standard, varying between publicly funded and private tuition‑based models. The federal Head Start program serves roughly 532,000 low‑income children, while universal pre‑K is available in four states and DC for the 2025‑26 school year. Parents in optional‑kindergarten states weigh factors such as emotional maturity, physical size, and childcare availability when deciding to enroll.
John Nosta warns that AI’s instant answers risk short‑circuiting children’s cognitive development. While AI can clarify concepts and spark curiosity, it also removes the natural struggle that builds judgment and depth. Nosta proposes ten parenting rules that preserve effort, uncertainty,...
One day I’m going to tell you all of the story about how I believed that since I built a business with ONE child without losing my mind, I could build a business with THREE children & not lose my...
A recent case study in the American Journal of Stem Cells reports two healthy live births—one at age 45 and another at 47—using the women’s own eggs after an experimental ovarian rejuvenation protocol. The treatment blends autologous adipose‑derived stem cells...
In this episode, Dr. Jen Gunter discusses her new birth guide, emphasizing the importance of informed, autonomous decision‑making throughout pregnancy, labor, and postpartum care. She critiques outdated medical lore and highlights how misinformation, legal restrictions, and institutional biases—such as those...
I’ll admit that I used to say “I’ll never let myself go” and now I realize that I didn’t know what I didn’t know. Can motherhood result in not taking care of yourself? For sure, but is it intentional? Hardly. Taking...
In 2024 the child support program collected $29.5 billion, with 97 % paid directly to families. New guidelines, effective this year, require both parents to share financial duties based on income, time spent with the child, and defined educational and medical expenses....
At a high‑profile coffee‑and‑conversation event in Cork, sleep consultant Lucy Wolfe urged parents to let go of perfection, prioritize sleep, and push back against unrealistic expectations. The message, echoed across four major outlets, signals a shift in parenting advice toward...
A University of Toronto study published in JAMA Network Open found that preschoolers who consume high levels of ultra‑processed foods at age three are more likely to exhibit anxiety, aggression, hyperactivity and fearfulness by age five. The analysis of over...
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson announced a government review of the free‑childcare eligibility thresholds in England. The move targets the complex lower and higher income limits that currently determine who receives 30 hours of free childcare, a benefit that touches millions...
Midwife Marley Henry, a Pampers ambassador, outlines a step‑by‑step method for safely changing a newborn’s nappy, emphasizing frequent changes every two to three hours and after every stool. She recommends using warm water or fragrance‑free wipes, wiping front to back,...
LOVE ISN’T A REWARD.“I won’t talk to you.”“I’m disappointed.” Affection withdrawn creates insecurity.Correction needs safety.Love must stay constant.DISCIPLINE ≠ REJECTION. Discipline should never feel like rejection. • Correction needs safety. • Affection must stay consistent. • Security builds cooperation. Love stays. Behavior changes. #SecureAttachment #HealthyDiscipline #ConsciousParenting #ParentingTruth...
There’s obviously a lot more layers I could get into here, but I hope this small piece of my journey tonight can help you in some way.❤️❤️❤️
An investigation by Metro reveals that working mothers are compelled to leave work early an average of eight times in ten weeks because of nursery‑related illnesses. University College London research shows a typical child will suffer about 18 infections in...
"The Quiet Disappearance of the Free-Range Childhood" When can a kid play outside alone? 2 parents, 1 stranger & the state collide. By @BigThink & Stephen Johnson Sums up a lot of the work of Diane Redleaf, Peter Gray, @JonHaidt, @DavidDelugas & me! https://t.co/ialHO40DHR
My daughter is a sophomore with an above 4.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale. We are preparing for college. She wants to study Astrophysics. We are looking mostly at California & international schools because of the current climate. I am...
Capita, in partnership with YouGov, launched the Quarterly Insights from American Families survey, interviewing 1,000 parents of children under 18 between February 2‑16, 2026. The baseline findings reveal widespread economic strain, with over a third fearing food shortages and many...
Becoming a mother changes you. Your priorities shift, things that used to matter stop mattering, you become more patient, your senses get sharper, your sleep gets lighter, and you become more risk averse. There is a name for this. It is...
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The article warns against using a fake pregnancy announcement as an April Fools’ joke, highlighting the deep emotional pain it can cause for those who have experienced miscarriage or infertility. It explains how such pranks, often intended as harmless humor, can...
Relaxin is a hormone your body makes during pregnancy that literally makes your skeleton more flexible. Not just your hips, but everything. Your knees, lower back, SI joint, and wrists can all start to hurt because relaxin loosens connective tissue throughout...
A new wave of wearable breast pumps integrates gentle vibration, warmth and adjustable massage modes to make milk expression more comfortable and efficient. The technology mimics a baby’s early suckling pattern, promoting oxytocin release and opening milk ducts before suction...
Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has opened a free, midwife‑led drop‑in workshop called Meet the Midwives, running every Monday at the Leeds Baby Bank Hub. The service provides practical advice on housing, benefits, infant care and mental‑health support for pregnant...
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A mother posted on Reddit that she would not allow her 16‑year‑old daughter to travel on a spring‑break trip without adult supervision, despite the teen’s request to join three older friends. The proposed journey involved a 12‑hour drive and no...
The post reflects on a personal naming regret, wishing the author had named a daughter Marguerite to honor her mother. It explains that Marguerite combines a jewel meaning—"pearl" from ancient Greek—and a floral meaning, as the French word for daisy....
In this episode, child therapist Natasha Daniels unpacks Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID), clarifying its DSM‑5 criteria, the five sub‑types (avoidant, aversive, restrictive, mixed, and ARFID‑plus), and how they intersect with anxiety, OCD, and sensory processing issues. She shares...
SmartyPants introduced Prenatal Plus Multivitamin Capsules, delivering 480 mg of choline per daily dose—about eight times the amount found in leading prenatal capsules. The formula uses highly bioavailable forms such as methylfolate, methylcobalamin, and DHA, and includes iron that’s gentle on...
Actress Sienna Miller, 44, announced she is expecting her third child, describing pregnancy in her 40s as "the best" compared to her twenties experience. She highlighted greater emotional stability, less societal pressure, and the freedom to prioritize personal interests. Miller...
Maine Governor Janet Mills signed a bill that broadens child‑care affordability for low‑ and middle‑income families, directly addressing a core concern for working mothers. The legislation expands eligibility for state assistance programs, though funding specifics were not disclosed.
A study of more than one million Swedish fathers published in JAMA Network Open reveals a 30% increase in diagnosed depression and stress‑related disorders one year after their child’s birth. Researchers say the delayed surge points to a blind spot...
Japan’s cabinet approved an expansion of public health insurance that will eliminate patient cost‑sharing for childbirth, standardizing delivery fees and covering them entirely. The move targets a birth rate that slipped below 710,000 in 2025 despite more than $20 billion in...
Margo McKirdy recounts two contrasting births: her first, conceived aboard a sailboat and delivered in Tahiti’s Tumu Ora birth house after a pregnancy spent sailing through French Polynesia, and her second, an unmedicated home birth in the United States that...
In this episode of Good Inside, Dr. Becky and parenting expert Myleik Teele dissect the common belief that "if I don’t punish, I’m permissive." They explore how this mindset ties to power dynamics, fear, and cultural expectations, especially for Black...
Birlasoft reports a 98% maternity return rate, with 177 of 180 mothers rejoining after leave, thanks to continuous engagement, buddy systems, and manager sensitisation. The firm’s overall gender diversity sits at 26%, while women occupy 67% of key managerial positions,...
Please give the vitamin K shot to your newborn. Their life (and yours) may just depend on it. pediatrician #newborn #parenting
In their hardest moments, kids aren’t one thing. They’re not just “ungrateful” or “difficult.” There are always multiple parts. Our job isn’t to fix it instantly. It’s to hold the boundary and hold their goodness - until they can access it themselves.
Hailey Bieber posted a rarely‑seen Instagram photo cuddling her 19‑month‑old son Jack Blues, igniting a wave of comments and shares. The image underscores how celebrity parents balance privacy with the public’s appetite for family moments, a tension that shapes modern...
I don't have Long Covid, but I have something worse: Long Toddler. It's where you're tired all the time because your freakishly tall toddler can reach stuff you didn't realize he could 😒
My wife is studying for a grad school biochemistry exam by explaining her notes to our daughter
A TikTok mom, Alyson Johnson, discovered that treating a 14‑year‑old like a younger child through pretend play can defuse teenage frustration and open lines of communication. By staging a mock shopping trip and a spa‑style hair blow‑out, she turned a...
This is 100% accurate. The expectations on how we show up here are such ableist ideals. So, many of us have to find different ways. We run creative businesses because it’s what fits with chronic illness motherhood, but we are fighting...
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A recent survey of early‑childhood educators finds that more than half of preschoolers do not use a functional tripod pencil grip, with many children resorting to fisted or horizontal grips. The deficiency is linked to reduced hands‑on play and increased...
Picture day for the 1st kid: (Haircut booked the day before, outfit purchased & picked in advance, Aquaphor applied to full face the night before to ensure proper hydration) Picture day for the 2nd kid: (Wipe face, wrestle into car seat,...
The "opening shift" routine has exploded on TikTok, amassing roughly 11.5 k posts that frame the morning as a storefront opening. Influencers such as Shauna Dean promote a 20‑minute habit‑stack that includes making the bed, loading the dishwasher and a quick...
TikTok creator Niya Esperanza, with over a million followers, shared a candid video of her mother’s core parenting advice: “most of the important work is done in repair.” The elder stressed apologizing for mistakes, leading with love, and avoiding punishment...
A reader asks for scripts to tell a mother‑in‑law they will remain child‑free by choice. The advice emphasizes that the partner, not the daughter‑in‑law, must set firm boundaries and communicate the decision directly. It recommends clear, non‑negotiable statements and limiting...
As a dad without ADHD parenting someone *with* ADHD, I cannot stress enough how frustrating and downright shameful it is when I discipline my son for what I *think* is non-ADHD behavior, only to then read an article or see...
Missouri’s Medicaid program now offers free doula services to pregnant and postpartum mothers, reaching about 625 participants in its first 15 months. The initiative, championed by bipartisan lawmakers, aims to curb the state’s high maternal mortality rate—70 deaths annually, 80%...
Kim Hooper’s debut novel “Mother Is a Verb,” released on March 22, 2026, follows three women—including Seattle police‑interviewee Gwen Fisher—to argue that motherhood is a performed role shaped by societal expectations. The book has ignited conversation about how modern mothers...
Researchers at Toronto Metropolitan University re‑examined four clinical trials from the 1980s that are frequently cited as proof that spanking improves child compliance. Using modern bias‑assessment tools and an updated meta‑analysis of 68 mother‑child pairs, they found the original studies...
Argos has introduced a £15 (≈ $19) Chad Valley wooden "influencer" role‑play set for children aged two and up. The kit mimics a live‑streaming studio with a tripod, miniature camera, smartphone, tablet and microphone, all packaged in a carry pouch and...
