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Who Are The Baby Monster Members? (From K-Pop To Toddler Tantrums)

Yesterday at a Sunday pub roast, over a sticky table covered in mashed peas, I casually mentioned we were dealing with a massive "baby monster" situation at home. I received three entirely contradictory pieces of advice in the span of...

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Why the Term Baby Momma Needs to Die (A Tired Dad's Perspective)

I'm standing in the queue at the local Tesco, holding a basket containing only industrial-strength coffee, a multipack of wet wipes, and a bottle of Calpol, when the bloke behind me decides to strike up a conversation. He's wearing sunglasses...

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Why I Put Down the Baby Melatonin (And What Actually Worked)

It was 3:14 in the morning on a Tuesday, and I was standing in the kitchen in my boxer shorts, staring into the harsh blue light of my phone. The kettle had gone cold an hour ago. Upstairs, Twin A...

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A letter to myself about the baby maverick internet obsession

Dear Priya from six months ago. You're sitting in the dark right now with the glow of your phone lighting up the nursery wall. Your baby is asleep in the crib, breathing perfectly fine, but you're wide awake. The algorithm...

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My toddler found baby mario and my screen time rules evaporated

The console was just sitting there on the coffee table, a glowing rectangle of temptation my husband forgot to dock the night before. It was 6:15 in the morning. I was in the kitchen trying to make coffee with one...

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The Messy Truth About Baby Love and Bonding

Let’s talk about the absolute biggest lie we tell pregnant women. It’s that exact moment the nurses place that slippery, purple little alien on your chest right after delivery, and you’re supposed to experience this cinematic, lightning-bolt strike of pure...

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The Great Toddler Escape and Why Door Safety Is So Controversial

My mother-in-law told me to just flip the lock on my toddler's bedroom door around so it secures from the outside. A mom in my local Chicago Facebook group said locking a child in their room is literal abuse and...

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The Absolute Panic Over Baby Lips During a Harsh London Winter

It's exactly 6:14 am on a Tuesday, and I'm staring at my daughter’s face under the harsh, unforgiving glow of my phone's flashlight. Outside, the London winter is doing that thing where it isn't actually snowing but the damp air...

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Dear Past Priya: The Real Truth About Baby Steps Mods & Gear

Dear Priya of six months ago. You're currently sitting on the faded rug in our Chicago apartment, staring at the sharp edge of the West Elm coffee table. You're entirely convinced it's a lethal weapon. Your nine-month-old son just pulled...

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