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Sun, 01 Sep 2024 14:42:19 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.5 Pregnant woman pre-planned what coworkers should buy from her baby registry in bizarre move: ‘Thought it was a joke’ https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/lifestyle/pregnant-woman-pre-planned-what-coworkers-should-buy-from-her-baby-registry/#respond Sun, 01 Sep 2024 10:42:16 -0400 2024-09-01T10:42:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/09/01/lifestyle/pregnant-woman-pre-planned-what-coworkers-should-buy-from-her-baby-registry/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33224467 0 Pregnant businesswoman discussing work with coworker beside a laptop Over-the-shoulder view of a pregnant Asian woman on a sofa, shopping online with her smartphone and holding a bunny toy rattle, with an unboxed delivery of baby items nearby My mom was late to my wedding so I walked down the aisle without her there — am I in the wrong? https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/my-mom-was-late-to-my-wedding-so-i-walked-down-the-aisle-without-her-there-am-i-in-the-wrong/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:35:52 -0400 2024-08-30T19:37:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/my-mom-was-late-to-my-wedding-so-i-walked-down-the-aisle-without-her-there-am-i-in-the-wrong/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33217793 0 High angle view of upset bride sitting by bouquet on sofa A mom was running late and missed her daughter's wedding. She pins blame on her own child. The bride waiting a while for her mother before making the call to start anyway. The ceremony went on without the mom. The mother became quite hostile with her daughter afterward. Teacher bans ‘messy’ treats for kids’ birthdays — and parents revolt: ‘Send whatever your kid wants’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/teacher-bans-messy-treats-for-kids-birthdays-and-parents-revolt-send-whatever-your-kid-wants/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 13:37:08 -0400 2024-08-30T13:37:19-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/teacher-bans-messy-treats-for-kids-birthdays-and-parents-revolt-send-whatever-your-kid-wants/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33213415 0 Close-up view of various cupcakes with pink, white, and blue cream and colorful sprinkles, prepared for a party or birthday celebration Parents naming newborns after this TikTok trend spark debate: ‘I would genuinely cry’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/parents-naming-newborns-after-demure-tiktok-trend-spark-debate/#respond Fri, 30 Aug 2024 09:58:48 -0400 2024-08-30T10:36:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/30/lifestyle/parents-naming-newborns-after-demure-tiktok-trend-spark-debate/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33211008 0 Newborn baby wrapped in a blanket in the nursery area of a hospital Young married couple holding their newborn baby Is Gen Alpha disrespectful or just misunderstood? Why confident kids are ‘confronting authority’ with a ‘strong voice’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/is-gen-alpha-disrespectful-or-just-misunderstood-why-confident-kids-are-confronting-authority-with-a-strong-voice/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 17:04:43 -0400 2024-08-29T17:05:37-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/is-gen-alpha-disrespectful-or-just-misunderstood-why-confident-kids-are-confronting-authority-with-a-strong-voice/ Taylor Knight https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33205529 0 Angry single black father scolding stubborn fussy little african son Mother and teenage daughter having an arguument Little adorable girl making funny face and showing her tongue Are you a ‘gummy bear mom’? Diet trend for kids leaves parents shocked https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/are-you-a-gummy-bear-mom-diet-trend-for-kids-leaves-parents-shocked/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 16:06:47 -0400 2024-08-29T16:06:58-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/are-you-a-gummy-bear-mom-diet-trend-for-kids-leaves-parents-shocked/ Brooke Kato https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33204967 0 Mother and young daughter happily eating cotton candy together at a summer amusement park A woman holding a balloon with her child eating candy A woman handing out candies to two girls on a couch Young, cheerful blonde girl holding donuts over her eyes and peeping through them Gen Alpha boys are dropping hundreds on designer cologne for back-to-school: ‘He’s obsessed with smelling good’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/gen-alpha-boys-going-back-to-school-in-high-fashion-cologne/#respond Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:38:34 -0400 2024-08-29T13:38:53-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/29/lifestyle/gen-alpha-boys-going-back-to-school-in-high-fashion-cologne/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33184545 0 encouraged-mom-nicole-scarangello-pictured-88420206 Staten Island Little League player Dean Scarangello. Scarangello plans to wear Azzaro Wanted Eau de Toilette — which retails for $105 a bottle — on his first day of school. “You know what they say, ‘smell good, feel good,’” said Scarangello. “It’s true.” Dean Scarangello with his mom, Nicole, and grandpa, Vito. Scarangello has a collection of over 42 fragrances from the likes of Dior and Jean Paul Gaultier, which seems to be a favorite amongst tween boys. “I didn’t know people would notice me as the ‘Cologne Boy,'” Scarangello previously told The Post. “It’s cool because people recognize me.” Many tween boys like Scarangello — seen here with his mom — learned about cologne via TikTok thanks to the “smellmaxxing” movement. Reggie Little Jr, 5, holding his cologne. “I love smelling good 'cause the ladies love when I smell good,” 5-year-old Reggie joked. Monica Pacheco's son, Noah, 11, with his cologne collection. Monica Pacheco's son, Noah, 11, holding his Le Male Elixir parfum by Jena Paul Gaultier. Luke Benson, 14, outside of a fragrance shop in Italy. Luke also learned about cologne from TikTok videos and has amassed quite the collection. Luke is also a fan of Jean Paul Gaultier cologne. My kids spend 10 hours a day on their iPads — it’s a free baby-sitter https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/my-kids-spend-10-hours-a-day-on-their-ipads-its-a-free-babysitter/#respond Wed, 28 Aug 2024 10:39:30 -0400 2024-08-28T10:56:40-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/28/lifestyle/my-kids-spend-10-hours-a-day-on-their-ipads-its-a-free-babysitter/ SWNS https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33192584 0 Jay Whitfield, 37, and her seven-year-old son taking a selfie together Jay Whitfield sitting in a car with her seven-year-old son, both looking at screens Why I cut off my parents after they baby-sat my newborn: ‘So pissed’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/lifestyle/why-i-cut-off-my-parents-after-they-babysat-my-newborn/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:19:45 -0400 2024-08-26T13:28:52-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/lifestyle/why-i-cut-off-my-parents-after-they-babysat-my-newborn/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33176082 0 Grandparents lovingly watching their sleeping newborn grandson in a modern family home nursery Newborn baby girl crying on a blanket My wife uses her pregnancy as an excuse to get out of things https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/lifestyle/my-wife-uses-her-pregnancy-as-an-excuse-to-get-out-of-things/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:34:30 -0400 2024-08-26T10:34:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/lifestyle/my-wife-uses-her-pregnancy-as-an-excuse-to-get-out-of-things/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33175038 0 A pregnant woman holding her belly A man speaking angrily to a pregnant woman 70% of parents feel ‘guilty’ over kids not drinking enough water, survey reveals https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/lifestyle/new-survey-reveals-what-70-of-parents-feel-guilty-over/#respond Mon, 26 Aug 2024 10:10:42 -0400 2024-08-26T10:10:45-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/26/lifestyle/new-survey-reveals-what-70-of-parents-feel-guilty-over/ SWNS https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33174290 0 A colorful map of the United States visualizing a survey data about parents' concern on kids' hydration during summer A green chart illustrating survey results about parental struggles to keep children aged five to 12 hydrated, particularly during summer months Parent and child drinking water from a glass Woman accused of ‘brainwashing’ her sister’s kids as she declares case for remaining childfree https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/lifestyle/woman-accused-of-brainwashing-her-sisters-kids-as-she-declares-case-for-remaining-childfree/#respond Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:45:54 -0400 2024-08-24T22:45:57-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/24/lifestyle/woman-accused-of-brainwashing-her-sisters-kids-as-she-declares-case-for-remaining-childfree/ Fox News https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33169536 0 88270826 A woman holding a child A woman and child playing with blocks Parents are overwhelmed by back-to-school prep — and they’ll spend a lot of money on it: report https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/lifestyle/parents-stress-over-money-spent-on-back-to-school-prep-survey/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 15:31:26 -0400 2024-08-23T15:31:40-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/lifestyle/parents-stress-over-money-spent-on-back-to-school-prep-survey/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33161025 0 The survey found that tens of thousands of dollars go down the drain each year for moms and dads getting their kids ready to go back to school. Brightly colored yellow backpack full of school supplies like notebooks, pens, pencils, scissors, and a ruler on a vibrant blue background. Group of diverse junior school students standing in a classroom, smiling at the camera Side view of young parents smiling and waving goodbye to their children going to school A group of schoolchildren with backpacks walking along a school corridor Male elementary school teacher high-fiving students as they enter the classroom ‘Like a murder scene’: Parents blasted for ‘very weird’ and ‘worst gender reveal ever’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/lifestyle/parents-slammed-for-worst-gender-reveal-ever/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:55:31 -0400 2024-08-23T13:55:35-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/lifestyle/parents-slammed-for-worst-gender-reveal-ever/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33158808 0 âVery weirdâ: Parents slammed for âcreepyâ gender reveal with daughters A mother and father pour paint on their two daughters for a gender reveal. A mother and father with their two daughters who are standing under a clear umbrella Two girls standing under a clear umbrella get doused in red paint I let my baby hang in a DIY airplane hammock — haters say it’s dangerous, but she loved it https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/lifestyle/beauty-influencer-bashed-for-diy-baby-hammock-on-plane/#respond Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:14:16 -0400 2024-08-23T10:14:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/lifestyle/beauty-influencer-bashed-for-diy-baby-hammock-on-plane/ Asia Grace https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33158554 0 TikTik screenshot form mom and beauty influencer Natalia Figueira. Brazilian influencer Natalia Figueira. A father holding his fussy daughter. Natalia Figueira posing in a white top. I named my daughter after a piece of furniture and have major regrets https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/lifestyle/i-named-my-daughter-after-a-piece-of-furniture-and-have-major-regrets/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:03:56 -0400 2024-08-22T15:04:00-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/22/lifestyle/i-named-my-daughter-after-a-piece-of-furniture-and-have-major-regrets/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33149255 0 Pregnant woman writing baby names list on sofa, closeup. Smiling woman in bed with a man as she turns out the light Bedside nightstand table with antique retro vintage lamp low key photography relaxing bedtime. Young pregnant couple sitting on bed at home and writing potential baby names in a notebook My 4-year-old misbehaved at a wedding — the bride had a meltdown and threatened to call security https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/my-son-misbehaved-at-a-wedding-the-bride-had-a-meltdown-and-threatened-to-call-security/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 20:36:16 -0400 2024-08-21T20:36:29-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/my-son-misbehaved-at-a-wedding-the-bride-had-a-meltdown-and-threatened-to-call-security/ Alex Mitchell https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33145026 0 Relationships-Weddings-Who Pays? A bride went off on her best friend after an incident involving her kid and their wedding cake. A bride lost her marbles after an incident involving her best friend's child at her wedding. The little one's cake consumption caused havoc at the wedding. The friend tried to say that the gigantic chunk her son ate out of the cake wasn't very noticeable. Mom of two shares lie she and her hubby tell their kids each year on their birthdays https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/we-tell-our-children-the-same-lie-every-year-on-their-birthdays/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 14:16:43 -0400 2024-08-21T14:21:16-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/we-tell-our-children-the-same-lie-every-year-on-their-birthdays/ Kidspot https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33141226 0 A woman with text overlay that reads "what would you do if because of your partner's schedule the had to miss majority of your children's birthdays." Abbie and Callum Guy with their two children School bans Gen Alpha slang parents can’t understand: ‘I must be really old’ https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/school-bans-gen-alpha-slang-parents-cant-understand-i-must-be-really-old/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 11:43:24 -0400 2024-08-21T11:43:27-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/school-bans-gen-alpha-slang-parents-cant-understand-i-must-be-really-old/ News.com.au https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33139398 0 newspress-collage-09fpte32h-1724252704032 A sign at a primary school entry listing banned slang words Sign at a primary school entrance displaying a list of banned slang words and phrases 60% of baby foods sold in US are unhealthy: ‘urgent’ study https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/60-of-baby-foods-sold-in-us-are-unhealthy-urgent-study/#respond Wed, 21 Aug 2024 06:00:00 -0400 2024-08-21T12:10:33-04:00 https://nypost.com/2024/08/21/lifestyle/60-of-baby-foods-sold-in-us-are-unhealthy-urgent-study/ Tracy Swartz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=33136934 0 Shopping. A young mother chooses baby food with her baby sitting in a grocery cart. Close up. The concept of family shopping The ingredients in 651 commercial baby foods were assessed in the research. Pouches were among the unhealthiest products the George Institute evaluated.