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L’Oreal Thompson Payton isn’t a regular mom, she’s a writer mom. Her health and wellness stories have been featured in Essence, Fortune, SELF, Well + Good and more. She is also the author of "Stop Waiting for Perfect: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Into Your Power." L’Oreal lives just outside of Chicago with her very patient husband and two-year-old daughter. Follow her on social media at @LTintheCity and learn more at LTintheCity.com.
Yahoo LifeChild-free weddings can be a minefield for parents. An etiquette expert shares how couples and caregivers can avoid any hurt feelings.
The best advice for hosting – and responding to — a child-free wedding.
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Do parents have to play with their kids? Why a mom's TikTok about saying no stirred up debate — and what an expert thinks.
Why "parents shouldn't feel pressured to always be their child's playmate."
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Is the Tooth Fairy doing too much? How parents can push back on the pressure to shower kids with cash, gifts.
Some parents are giving their kids $50 and extravagant gifts from the Tooth Fairy. How do you manage expectations with your own child?
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Parents on social media are letting their kids curse for the 'bad word bathroom challenge.' Is that a good idea?
Kids are letting the expletives fly on social media, with their parents' permission. Here's what experts think.
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Valentine's Day used to mean handing out drugstore cards to classmates. Now parents are under pressure to go all out. Is it too much?
From custom cards with party favors to goodie bags for the class, Valentine's Day has gotten out of control for some parents. Here's how to deal.
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Ask L'Oreal: Is it ever OK to scold someone else's child?
What to consider before you tell off that kid at the playground — or their parents.
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Ask L'Oreal: Is it ever OK to put my kid on a leash?
Some parents use leashes for kids who are prone to running off. Here’s what experts recommend.
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Ask L'Oreal: I'm not bonding with my new baby yet. Am I a bad mom?
Parents expect to feel an immediate rush of love when they have a baby, but not all of them do. Here's what might help.
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Ask L'Oreal: My kid keeps asking to 'help' me — but the mess is stressing out my inner perfectionist
Moms know it's easier to do things (like wrap presents) yourself. But should you be letting your kid "help" out?
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Ask L'Oreal: I contracted hand, foot and mouth disease from my toddler, and now I'm losing my nails. What should I do?
Parenting problem? L'Oreal Thompson Payton has advice. Here she helps someone who contracted hand, foot and mouth disease.