Mum sleeps in daughter’s dorm on her first night at college to make ‘memories’ – but critics say ‘there are limits’

Mum sleeps in daughter's dorm on her first night at college to make 'memories' - but critics say 'there are limits'

This sleepy mother-daughter has started an online pillow fight. A North Carolina mom is sharing thoughts after sleeping in her daughter’s dorm room on her first night at college. Critics have called Lori Miggins, 48, “gross” and “weird” for hanging out with daughter Taylor, 18, at Appalachian State University last week, sharing footage of the … Read more

Humor makes you a better parent, Penn State experts say: ‘It’s very effective’

Humor makes you a better parent, Penn State experts say: 'It's very effective'

Raising children is no joke – but good parents tell them anyway. Lots of love and even more laughter: that’s the not-so-secret recipe parents should follow to create great, long-lasting relationships with their children, according to new findings from Penn State University. “Humor can teach people cognitive flexibility, relieve stress, and promote creative problem-solving and … Read more

Giving your child a pill at this age is linked to serious behavioral problems: study

Giving your child a pill at this age is linked to serious behavioral problems: study

They have become iPad professionals. Preschoolers who use a tablet for fun may not learn to manage their emotions, leading to tantrums that prompt parents to give them a tablet to calm them down. Researchers from the University of Sherbrooke in Canada detailed this “harmful” cycle Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study authors note that … Read more