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Minette Hand / EyeEm via Getty ImagesThe safest option for celebrating Easter this year is to skip any in-person mass gatherings at church. The rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is well underway and has injected us with a dose of optimism. And with Easter weekend on the horizon, many people may want to lean into that

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So, each week we round up the most hilarious quips from parents on Twitter to spread the joy. Scroll down to read the latest batch, and follow @HuffPostParents on Twitter for more! “Dad isn’t it weird that the word chicken

mihailomilovanovic via Getty ImagesThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued new guidelines on travel for vaccinated Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued highly anticipated guidelines on domestic travel for Americans who have been vaccinated against COVID-19, as well as for those who have not. And

When you’re in an adult relationship, you’d like to think you’re capable of dealing with anger, frustration or annoyance toward your partner in healthy, mature ways. In reality, however, that doesn’t always happen. Even grown-ups can be petty as hell sometimes. Below, we’ve gathered 26 hilarious and relatable tweets about the ways couples get back

Although up to 20% of known pregnancies end in loss, people who’ve experienced miscarriage still often feel a sense of shame and stigma. A powerful way to combat stigma is through writing. Many people have shared their miscarriage stories in personal books that navigate the emotions of pregnancy loss. A number of guides from mental

Ekaterina Goncharova via Getty ImagesChores can help prevent children from growing up with a sense of entitlement.  A few days ago, I was watching the Netflix documentary “Operation Varsity Blues,” which takes a deep dive into the 2019 college admissions scandal, and I was floored, once again, by the entitlement on display at every level

The “terrible twos” got nothin’ on life with a “threenager” ― or so parents of 3-year-olds would have you believe. It may seem surprising that someone so small could pack so much attitude, but threenagers prove it’s possible with their angst and emotional volatility. For parents dealing with this phase, Twitter offers a welcome escape.

Parents rightly pay attention to their kids’ relationships with peers, teachers, siblings and other important figures in their lives. But another meaningful bond is children’s connection with animals. Fostering compassion for animals can teach children empathy, emotional management, social responsibility and more. Even if you don’t have any pets in your home, you can promote

On this episode of MomDocs, Dr. Carrie Coughlin shares essential tips for applying sunscreen to children. The best way to apply sunscreen is to make sure to fully cover exposed skin from head to toe, including the top of the ears and under straps that can move. Many parents also want to know how long

StockPlanets via Getty ImagesThe American Academy of Pediatrics has offered new guidelines on camps in summer 2021.  The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated guidelines about summer camps amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing that “safe camp participation” is possible — and can offer real benefits to children — if certain mitigation measures are followed.

Image Source via Getty ImagesIt’s unclear how babies might feel about the herbs and spices that also bear their names. American parents famously draw baby name inspiration from a variety of sources ― including edible ones. Over the years, fruit and vegetable names such as Apple and Kale have appeared in the popularity charts and on

It’s safe to say we’ve all had a year from hell. Parents, in particular, have had it rough. If we’ve been lucky, we’ve kept our children alive and safe during a supremely trying time, but our mental health has suffered as a result. Others, of course, have dealt with much, much worse. It’s no secret,

Westend61 via Getty ImagesParents should help their child find a space that feels comfortable and conducive to productive therapy sessions. The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed many of our day-to-day endeavors online ― school, work, fitness, socialization, and even mental health care. But when it comes to therapy, the virtual medium can present challenges, particularly for

AleksandarNakic via Getty ImagesExperts who study how new motherhood rewires the brain say it is not at all surprising that many postpartum women experience profound shifts in how they dream. In the months after my second child was born, I had a recurring dream so vivid I used to gasp myself awake. In it, I’d

Parents and caregivers play an absolutely crucial role in teaching kids about puberty, especially because things like sex education and menstruation education are “seriously lacking” in schools, experts warn. They’re conversations that should start young — and happen often. But unfortunately, many parents didn’t grow up having these types of talks in their homes, which

Yagi Studio via Getty Images For many women who hope to have a baby, a lot of planning and preparation goes into the preconception period. They’re reminded to take folic acid, which plays a critical role in preventing neural tube defects. They’re urged to make “healthy choices,” like eating nutritious foods and getting physical activity.

Did you know mouth injuries in toddlers are the number one most common type of injury? It’s almost inevitable as the parent of a toddler that your child will experience a busted lip or some type of mouth injury. Dr. Emily Hahn provides several tips for mouth injury treatments. Learn what to do, and what

Klaus Vedfelt via Getty ImagesIt’s not always obvious what to look out for if you suspect a friend is struggling during their pregnancy. When Megan Markle discussed having suicidal thoughts during pregnancy in her recent interview with Oprah, it shed light on an issue that remains under-recognized: Many women deal with depression and anxiety. And

“Where do babies come from?” It’s an age-old question kids pose to their parents. And yet it continues to catch grownups off-guard. Fortunately, it’s also rife with potential for humor. We rounded up 45 funny tweets about parents’ responses to kids’ questions about where babies come from (including a few imagined answers from non-parents). Enjoy!

H. Armstrong Roberts/GettyCaregivers play a critical role in teaching children about periods, and the conversations they have can chip away at the shame and secrecy that still surrounds menstruation.  Periods are a fact of life for billions of people around the world, yet menstruation stigma is rampant — and it runs deep. One poll found