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Janel Simonson, a retired school counselor, responds to Steve Grineski's column "Stop kicking the can down the road."

Child tantrums can be tough, especially in public situations. Parenting coach Destini Davis has a simple suggestion on how to help kids deal with their big emotions when it comes to grocery shopping.

Mum-of-two Danielle had to make the heartbreaking decision to put the toys back when she realised she had no money in her account. She's been praised for candidly sharing the moment on social media, and wants to help other parents feel less alone

Polly Hudson has a dream gift in mind... but it can't be bought. And she wants everyone to take a moment mid-turkey to appreciate the faces around the table

On Reddit's "AITA," or "Am I the A**hole," a father asked if he was in the wrong for expecting his estranged daughter to pay him back $18,000 in child support. They had a falling out when she was 15, and she went to live with her mother. Meanwhile, however, her father made and spreadsheet of all the money she was costing him through child support that the law required him to pay. But now he wants it all back.

A young mom with tattoos says her son's school treats her "differently" because of the way she looks and it brings into question societal misconceptions about the abilities of young mothers in the U.S.

Food-focused celebrations like Christmas can be very stressful for parents of children who can’t eat everything.

Parenting advice on Santa credit, judgmental grandmas, and (not) drinking over the holidays.

This really rubs me the wrong way.

Can parents and child-free people stay friends? This week in Holly Wainwright's advice column, one woman asks how friendships can survive parenthood.