She's been handing out handwritten cards to officers all over the country ever since.

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Welcome back to Minor Dilemmas, where a member of Defector's Parents Council will answer your questions on surviving family life. Have a question? Email us atminordilemmas@defector.com.

This week, Albert answers a question about kids and lying.

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This mom gently made her child feel better after she was lunch-shamed by her teacher.

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“Your child is probably more aware of it than you are, and they're just not talking to you about it."

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Grandparents should give this a read, too.

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The toddler managed to unlock his mother's phone and immediately used Siri to locate help.

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The UK government is introducing a ban on social media for children and a minimum age for some chatbots in an attempt to shield young people from dangerous corners of the web.

"When the child speaks, the adult listens. When the adult speaks, the child listens."

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"When you 'took a break' all those years ago, you gave it up."

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“Baby got an entire roller set and I’m sitting here bald. You win, kid.”

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Stylish bins, baskets, and boxes that make organization easier—and easier on the eyes

Want a way to try the summer trends at a much cheaper price? Shop the kids department.

Zodiac names are also gaining popularity.

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Time is of the essence.

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Put some crunch in your summer with the 11th annual Taco Fest, in a new North Shore location this year!

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"When life gets difficult, it's something you can refer back to."

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Moms are outsourcing tedious household tasks to ChatGPT and selling courses teaching others to do the same. Where are all the dads?

People are split on who's in the wrong this time.

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Dad to the rescue.

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They got so tired of the baby question, they decided a formal announcement was in order.

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A few years after her speech, everything changed.

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"Attachment is the whole point."

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Soft layers for the nursery and beyond

The incredible bedtime conversation between 4-year-old Aldie and his mom is being shared by millions.

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