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From baby’s first year to their first day of school and everything in between (and beyond), we cover topical, timely, and important parenting topics to keep you well-informed (and entertained) in these difficult modern times.

Angela Simmons Opens Up About Telling Son His Father Had Died

Reality Star Angela Simmons Opens Up About How She Told Her 3-Year-Old Son About His Father’s Death

Angela Simmons, daughter of Run D.M.C.’s Rev Run and star of Growing Up Hip Hop, opened up about sharing heartbreaking news with her three-year-old son Sutton Joseph. Simmons ex-fiance, Sutton Tennyson, was tragically shot and killed in Atlanta in 2018 and the mom was left wondering how to communicate the news to her young son.

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How Can I Get My Toddler to Stop Screaming Bloody Murder Every Night When I Try and Put Him to Bed?

How Can I Get My Toddler to Stop Screaming Bloody Murder Every Night When I Try and Put Him to Bed?

A mom writes in, asking for advice on how to get her 3-year-old to stop screaming every night at bedtime. She says she has tried everything, but the screaming is so bad that she has been contacted by neighbors and even once by the police.

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My Son Has Started Hitting Other Kids at School and His Behavior at Home Isn't Any Better: How Can I Change This?

My Son Has Started Hitting Other Kids at School and His Behavior at Home Isn’t Any Better: How Can I Change This?

A mom writes in, asking for advice on how best to deal with her 3-year-old’s tantrums. She says he has been getting in trouble at daycare, hitting and punching other kids. He’s quick to frustration and doesn’t listen at home. She would like some advice on how to improve this behavior.

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Former Host of 'The View' Paula Faris Explains Why She Pulled 12-Year-Old Daughter Into the Bathroom to Watch Her Miscarry

Former Host of ‘The View’ Paula Faris Explains Why She Pulled 12-Year-Old Daughter Into the Bathroom to Watch Her Miscarry

“I knew what was going on. We were on vacation in Maryland with some friends. I knew the signs, and I brought my daughter into the restroom with me to show her what was going on.”

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The Only Thing My Kids Want to Do Is Watch TV and Play Video Games: How Can I Change This Behavior?

The Only Thing My Kids Want to Do Is Watch TV and Play Video Games: How Can I Change This Behavior?

A mom wrote in, asking for advice on how to get her children interested in anything other than watching TV or playing games. She asked for specific suggestions on family activities that would be fun for the kids… fun enough to stop them from missing the ol’ idiot box/X Box. Writer and mom-of-two Samantha Cooper weighs in with some advice on the topic.

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I'm Worried My Baby Isn't Hitting Her Milestones and May Be Delayed: Am I Being Needlessly Anxious?

I’m Worried My Baby Isn’t Hitting Her Milestones and May Be Delayed: Am I Being Needlessly Anxious?

A mom is in need of some advice and guidance regarding her five-month-old daughter hitting certain milestones. Amber Temerity Lozzi weighs in with some expert advice. A Mamas Uncut Facebook fan wrote in asking for advice from the community about her daughter, 5 months, who is not yet rolling or sitting up. This mom worries her baby isn’t hitting the milestones she should be. Should she be concerned? Read Amber’s response below. A Mamas Uncut Facebook Fan asks: “I am concerned about my child’s milestones: Thoughts? She will be five months old the day after New year’s day, and she still isn’t rolling over or sitting up.. I’ve tried propping her up using a boppy pillow and tried getting her to roll over by showing her how and doing tummy time. She also REALLY hates tummy time. I’m lost on what to do. Please help! Any advice would be appreciated, please.” – Mamas Uncut Community Member YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: My Two-Year-Old Barely Talks: Is It Possible She Has a Speech Delay? Advice from Amber Temerity Lozzi While 5 months is at the upper end of what we would consider to be a “sitting-up” milestone, it’s still within a typical range. All babies develop differently and though

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Jenna Bush Hager Defends Meghan Markle Says It's Important for This Generation to Stop Mom-Shaming so That the Future Generations Don't Have to Worry About It

Jenna Bush Hager Defends Meghan Markle Says It’s Important for This Generation to Stop Mom-Shaming so That the Future Generations Don’t Have to Worry About It

“The one thing that I noticed that irritated me was that there was a lot of mom-shamming around it. It just brought up things in me.”

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'Teen Mom' Star Kailyn Lowry Claps Back at Mom-Shamers Following Ridiculous Potty Training Backlash

‘Teen Mom’ Star Kailyn Lowry Claps Back at Mom-Shamers Following Ridiculous Potty Training Backlash

When you’re a parent, it seems everyone has an opinion on what you’re doing and when. Teen Mom’s Kailyn Lowry recently encountered some unsolicited advice from a Twitter follower about her son, 2, not yet being potty-trained (though it must be pointed out that the average age children are potty-trained is between 18 months and 3 years of age).

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How Do I Get My Young Children More Involved in the Kitchen So That They Become Better Eaters?

How Do I Get My Young Children More Involved in the Kitchen So That They Become Better Eaters?

How do you get young children to get more involved in the kitchen, with the goal of hopefully getting them to be better eaters overall? A classic parenting conundrum! A mom wrote in, asking for advice on how to get her toddler and preschooler to help out in the kitchen. She asked for any recommended “tips, tricks, or recipes.” Writer and mom-of-two Samantha Cooper weighs in with some advice on the topic. A Mamas Uncut fan asks: “I want my toddler and preschooler to start helping me in the kitchen. Hoping this will help them become better eaters. Any tips, tricks, or recipes recommend?” – Mamas Uncut Community Member YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: A Mom’s Relentless Journey to Help Two of Her Daughters Overcome Their Anaphylactic Food Allergies Advice from Samantha Cooper Having younger children help in the kitchen is something that can be the pride of many parents. Allowing children to help in the kitchen can come with its own set of trials, but many are easy to work around. Teaching proper kitchen hygiene is very important, especially learning that raw meats can make a person quite sick. Teaching handwashing is highly imperative as well. We worked out way into the

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