All articles tagged with #parenting
New imaging studies reveal that fatherhood dramatically reshapes the brain: as men become dads, neural circuits tied to caregiving, emotion processing, reward, and threat detection reorganize to support bonding and responsive parenting, with changes persisting beyond early fatherhood and potentially influencing behavior and mental health.
Between Carpools compiles a refreshed Be Ready for Camp guide, gathering camp packing lists, gender-specific checklists, and practical tips on labeling, laundry, pre-camp pointers, and safety to help both first-time and veteran families get their kids ready for sleepaway camp this summer.
A travel writer argues that parents, not the cabin, build a child’s character. While he flies premium cabins for convenience and connection, he cautions against equating luxury with entitlement and emphasizes using travel to broaden horizons while sustaining kids’ motivation and humility.
Elsie Hewitt says she’s parenting her daughter Scottie Rose on her own as breakup rumors swirl around Pete Davidson; multiple reports say Davidson is financially supporting and taking on costs related to their child, while sources claim he’s fully available despite public speculation.
Sources close to Pete Davidson and Elsie Hewitt discuss the couple’s breakup and parenting claims after the birth of their child Scottie Rose Hewitt Davidson, with Hewitt posting a TikTok in response to TMZ coverage and ongoing chatter about their family dynamics.
Elsie Hewitt says she is parenting on her own after splitting from Pete Davidson, describing herself as exhausted as she navigates life as a solo parent.
A reader writes Carolyn Hax about a husband who left after 12 years of marriage and 16 years together, saying he isn’t in love with anyone but wants a break from parenting and to control how the breakup is described. The columnist advises setting boundaries, focusing on the children’s well-being, and not letting the husband dictate the narrative while she plans her next steps.
A mom argues that independence is built, not granted: by letting teens travel solo, teaching situational awareness, and encouraging problem-solving, her kids grew confident navigating big-city life in NYC and Chicago. She still worries as a mom, but trust in their skills and foundation lets her remain calm without hovering.
Nature Reviews Physics features Katia Moskvitch describing how she started a quantum-computing podcast with her child to make quantum ideas approachable for a young audience, using storytelling and simple explanations to boost science engagement and demonstrate the value of parent–scientist collaboration in education.
An essayist argues that motherhood isn’t a simple second shift but a constant, invisible current of mental and logistical labor that runs under every moment—shaping plans, decisions, and even work calls with no off-switch, leaving parenting exhausting even on days that look manageable.
Nick Cannon says there’s a double standard in his parenting: he allows his 15-year-old son Moroccan to date, but not his twin Monroe, citing greater protection for his daughter and vowing to go to jail if someone harms her; he even has Monroe ready to explain her dating plans to him before dating as part of prepping for college.
Pete Davidson and his girlfriend Elsie Hewitt are reportedly navigating relationship struggles four months after welcoming their daughter Scottie, with a source noting they’re unsure where things will lead romantically while remaining fully committed to prioritizing their 4-month-old. Both are new to parenting and Davidson is described as sober; Hewitt has publicly discussed her decisions around breastfeeding as part of their layered family dynamic.
Jonah Hill said on the SmartLess podcast that he moved from Los Angeles to a “very small town” in San Diego about three years ago to raise his family, and he and his wife Liv recently welcomed their second child, praising the calmer life outside LA.
An American expat in Seoul, Derek Laan, built a career and family in Korea but is weighing whether to move back to the U.S. for his two sons' education. He notes Korea’s lower salaries but rich lifestyle, subsidized daycare, and the lure of U.S. free elementary schooling, estimating he’d need about four times his current income to maintain his lifestyle in Colorado. He plans to stay in Korea until his older son starts first grade and is weighing options to work with U.S. clients or return home, while acknowledging Korea’s strong emphasis on studying affects parenting decisions.
Mark Wahlberg says fame carries baggage for his kids, but he aims to stay connected and act as a regular dad. He shared these thoughts at the Balls Up premiere, noting he has four children with wife Rhea Durham and that his eldest daughter attends Clemson University.