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Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughters are as tall as them in must-see gowns for red carpet debut

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Sarah Wilson

Nicole Kidman enjoyed the most special of Hollywood nights yesterday evening, and she had husband Keith Urban, their family, and star-studded group ...

Is regular TV better than iPad for little kids? A screen time expert weighs in.

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Rachel Carter

This essay was adapted from Jacqueline Nesi’s newsletter, Techno Sapiens. Subscribe here. I’m an assistant professor at Brown University, where I study ...

What to do when a family member hooks up with a sitter.

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Rachel Carter

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, I’ve never ...

Is “Bluey” ending? “The Sign” explained — and the show’s future.

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Laura Davis

If you happen not to have children or have been living under a rock, let me introduce you to someone. Her name ...

I’m surrounded by drunk grandmas, and I don’t know what to do.

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Rachel Carter

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Parent-Child Synchrony Isn’t Always Better for Attachment Development

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Rachel Carter

Summary: Researchers revealed nuanced insights into parent-child synchrony, differentiating between behavioral and brain-to-brain connections in 140 families. This research indicates that higher ...

My best friend calls me his baby’s “aunt,” but he won’t let me babysit. I think I know why.

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Rachel Carter

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Mom Frees Up Time For Herself By Feeding Her Kids Dinner At 3 PM

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Rachel Carter

It seems like kids are always hungry. They’re constantly trying to sneak a snack or two whenever they get a chance. But, ...

My daughter is failing all her classes. I suspect I know why.

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Rachel Carter

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The entire family keeps endangering my stepdaughter’s life. Yes, even her mom.

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Rachel Carter

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, I am ...