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I Don’t Want to See My Kids at All on My Quarantine Mother’s Day

Let me preface this by saying: I love my children. I love them so hard, it hurts. But if there were ever a time I needed a break from them, that time is now. This Mother’s Day, I don’t want ... read more

Austin grandmother writes children book to help kids understand the coronavirus

AUSTIN, Texas — Many grandparents are losing special moments with their kids – reading ... why? It's what caused one Austin woman to write a children's book about just that. "'Love Without ... read more

I wanted to know how to help my teen through the pandemic. So I asked her.

But if you tell me you’re sad or stressed, you get to release how you feel, and if you snap or something, I know why so I ... about them, both at home and at work. Not only did my relationship ... read more

I’m a Teacher But I Hate Homeschooling My Own Kids

I hate homeschooling my own kids ... kids to do schoolwork? I don’t. I can’t. I won’t. Sorry. This may be my “job” but dammit I did not sign up for this at home, too. So I’m reading to ... read more

I Thought I Wanted Kids … but Then a Pandemic Happened

Care and Feeding is Slate’s parenting advice column. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here or post it in the Slate Parenting Facebook group. Dear Care and Feeding ... read more

These children’s books have engaged my kids after a long day in quarantine (and on screens)

are so hopped up on pixels, it’s hard to get them to calm down. Here are a few new releases that have passed the test in my home — if only I could get the kids to stop asking when these ... read more

Struggling to read, or write? How to be creative in lockdown

I look forward to reading it. ‘If you think: “I’ve got to write an entire book ... why it doesn’t work? One exercise I did on my creative writing MA was to write a parody of another author ... read more

Hero Foster Mom Who Wants ‘Kids to Feel Hopeful’ Writes Children’s Books with a Special Message

“We had the love.” Vellis searched for a children’s book ... want the kids to feel hopeful," she says. "And I want them to feel safe." For more on Keri Vellis, pick up the latest issue of ... read more

Pixar Targets Your Children with Their First Gay Lead Character

Leftists and LGBTQ activists and their allies have waged an effective ideological war on our children, proclaiming that gay is good, that biol ... read more

Ways to Keep Kids on Track With Reading During the Pandemic

His reason was simple: He was so excited to show off his reading skills that he wanted to look ... include the whole family. Kids love made-up silly words. Allowing them to use their imagination ... read more

Help! My Dad Wants Me to Finish My Sister’s Degree for Her.

My younger sister is trying to finish her bachelor’s degree. (School doesn’t come easily to her.) My dad is pressuring me to take some classes on her behalf to help push her finish. This feels wrong. read more

The Fertility Outcome No One Talks About

As someone who had wanted children, I felt ashamed for not wanting them enough ... any lesser. So why did I think that about mine? As I’ve made peace with my decision to stop trying to have ... read more