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Where Do Dads Go For Parenting Advice?

Fathers often get left out of parenting conversations, whether they're about packing the diaper bag or work-life balance. For more, host Michel Martin is joined by a diverse panel of dads.

Where Do Dads Go For Parenting Advice?

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Opinion

When It Comes To Other People's Kids, Should Parents Intervene?

A South Carolina mother was jailed on charges of child neglect because her 9-year-old daughter was found playing at a park by herself. Should she have been punished? A panel of parents weigh in.

When It Comes To Other People's Kids, Should Parents Intervene?

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With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises

Tell Me More's parenting panel discusses the challenges of caring for an elderly parent or loved one, especially when it comes to needing guardianship.

With Elder Care Planning, Start Early To Avoid Conflicts And Crises

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Why Aren't Men Asked If They Can 'Have It All'?

PepsiCo's CEO Indra Nooyi generated buzz when she said women pretend they can have it all but really can't. Tell Me More's parenting panel weighs in on the latest entry in the work-life debate.

Why Aren't Men Asked If They Can 'Have It All'?

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Kids Dealing With Negative Body Image? Don't Judge, Listen

For kids who worry about their weight or get teased about their looks, swimsuit season can be a challenging time. Tell Me More's parenting panel discusses how to talk children about body image.

Kids Dealing With Negative Body Image? Don't Judge, Listen

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What To Do If Your Child Is Not A Happy Camper

Sleepaway camp is a rite of passage for many kids in this country. But what if your kids don't want to go? Tell Me More's parenting panel offers advice for getting kids ready for the experience.

What To Do If Your Child Is Not A Happy Camper

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Dad Advice: How to Quiet Your 'Inner Screaming' And Survive

When a woman becomes a mom, she gets lots of advice. But what about dad, who's also trying to figure out what each cry means? Tell Me More hears from dads about lessons learned in fatherhood.

Dad Advice: How to Quiet Your 'Inner Screaming' And Survive

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Diverse Summer Reading Picks For Kids

School is ending, so what can parents do to keep their kids reading this summer? Our parenting guests share book recommendations for young readers, with a focus on Latino writers and characters.

Diverse Summer Reading Picks For Kids

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New York City's First Lady A Bad Mom ... Or Just An Honest One?

Chirlane McCray, wife of Mayor Bill de Blasio and mother of two, sparked a controversy recently when she said it took her a while to get used to being a mom. Tell Me More's parenting panel weighs in.

New York City's First Lady A Bad Mom ... Or Just An Honest One?

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Breaking Your Kid's Picky Eating Habits

If your child's dinner menu starts at crackers and ends at chicken nuggets, you might have a picky eater on your hands. Tell Me More's parenting panel says that can be changed.

Breaking Your Kid's Picky Eating Habits

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Parents Draw The Line On Teen Relationships And Social Media

Teen performer Willow Smith's mom says the Instagram photo of her daughter laying in bed with an older shirtless man is no big deal. But some say it's creepy. Tell Me More's parenting panel weighs in.

Parents Draw The Line On Teen Relationships And Social Media

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Foster Kids Can Be Torn Between Worlds On Mother's Day

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Foster Kids Can Be Torn Between Worlds On Mother's Day

The day is tough for foster children who feel loyal to the biological moms who aren't able to raise them. It's hard for the foster mothers, too.

Foster Kids Can Be Torn Between Worlds On Mother's Day

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Grandma Helping With The Baby: Dream Or Nightmare?

Most mothers with a new baby might welcome all the help they can get. But new research suggests that having grandparents help out is worsening the baby blues for some moms.

Grandma Helping With The Baby: Dream Or Nightmare?

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