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Aug 15 2025CELEBRITIES

Balancing Fame and Family: A Glimpse into Reese Witherspoon's Life

Reese Witherspoon recently shared a heartfelt post about the challenges of being a mom in Hollywood. She included a rare photo of herself with all three of her kids, showing a side of her life that fans don't often see. Reese's older kids, Ava and Deacon, are from her first marriage, while her youngest, Tennessee, is from her second marriage. In her post, she talked...

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Aug 13 2025HEALTH

Fitness Fun for the Whole Family: How Parents Can Inspire Kids to Move

Parents, listen up! Your kids are watching, and they're learning from you. That's why it's super important to show them that fitness can be fun and exciting. Two experts, Chloe Kaplan and Marcel Thom, recently shared some great tips on how families can get active together. Kaplan and Thom met while waiting to appear on a TV show. They quickly realized they both love...

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Aug 02 2025CELEBRITIES

Tobey Maguire Seeks Shared Parenting Role Years After Split

Tobey Maguire has taken a step to redefine his parenting role, filing for joint custody of his son, Otis, years after his divorce from Jennifer Meyer. This move comes nearly five years after their separation was made public, and about a year after Meyer announced her engagement to Geoffrey Ogunlesi. Maguire, known for his role in the Spider-Man films, is asking for ...

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Aug 02 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Life After the Split: Lydia Plath's Journey

The Plath family, known for their conservative values and large brood, faced a significant upheaval when parents Barry and Kim decided to part ways in 2022. This decision left Lydia, the second eldest daughter, in a tough spot. At just 17, she found herself taking on a maternal role for her younger siblings. Lydia recently shared her experiences on a podcast, reveal...

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Jul 30 2025TECHNOLOGY

Kids' Sneakers with a Secret: Tracking Made Easy

Parents often worry about their kids' safety, especially when they're out of sight. Skechers has come up with a clever way to ease those worries. They've introduced a new line of kids' shoes with a hidden spot for an Apple AirTag. This lets parents keep track of their children without the hassle of a separate tracker. The Find My Skechers line offers various styles ...

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

How Parenting Styles Can Shape Depression in Young Adults

Parenting styles can have a big impact on young adults with major depressive disorder (MDD). It's not just about being strict or lenient. Different parenting approaches can influence how depression shows up in these individuals. Researchers have been looking into this. They found that certain parenting styles are more common in families where young adults have MDD. ...

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Jul 20 2025HEALTH

How Trauma Affects Parents and Kids: A Hidden Cycle

Trauma can leave deep marks on people's lives. But what's less talked about is how it can ripple through families, especially when parents are struggling. A recent study shed light on this issue by looking at parents in a community center who face many challenges. The study found that many of these parents deal with trauma and complex PTSD. But it didn't stop there....

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Jul 13 2025HEALTH

Parents and Pregnancy: The Untold Story of Cannabis Use

Cannabis use among parents and pregnant individuals is a topic that needs more attention. While many studies focus on the potential benefits of cannabis, very few explore the experiences of those who are pregnant or parenting while using it. This gap is especially noticeable when it comes to medical cannabis users who are treating conditions like chronic pain or anxi...

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Jul 12 2025HEALTH

How Growing Up Affects Teen's Mind

Teen years are a big deal. Bodies and brains change a lot. How parents act can make a huge difference in how teens feel. But what if growing up is tough? Bad stuff happening early in life can stick with a person. It can make them feel unsafe and mess with their mind. Most studies look at this in Western countries. But what about other places? How do these things wor...

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Jul 08 2025HEALTH

How Bad Childhoods Can Make You Age Faster

Bad things happening to kids can mess with their bodies for life. It's not just about feeling sad or angry. It can actually make cells age faster. Scientists looked at how different kinds of bad childhood experiences and parenting styles affect something called telomere length. Telomeres are like tiny caps on our chromosomes that protect our DNA. When they get shorte...

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