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Parenting
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Aunt Mommy
How does it feel to be the biological parent of your sister's child or the aunt of the children you birthed? Americans are finding out.
How Does It Feel to Be the Biological Parent of Your Sister’s Child?
An early look at a Pacific Standard story that's currently only available to print and digital magazine subscribers.
Don’t Give My Kid an Award in School
My son is right: His “Leader of the Month” award is stupid. Instead, I want to give him a lesson in what it means to have privilege—and what it means for those who don’t.
How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Narcissists
A new study teases out the parenting that makes the difference between narcissism and high self-esteem.
Dads in Advertising: Are Times Changing?
What does it mean that fathers have found their way into more ads and are starting to look comfortable there?
Can We Blame Obesity on Mom and Dad? Consult the Dog
New research looks at intriguing parallels between human parenting styles and styles of pet ownership.
Papa Does Preach—and He Also Changes Diapers
Just 20 years ago, paternity leave was mostly scoffed at. But today, experts agree that when men take a greater role in caregiving, everyone benefits. So how do we get governments and businesses to rethink their policies?
How Do We Respond to Parenthood?
New research shows that men and women react differently once the stork comes calling.