July 26, 2025

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How Mothers Can Stay Close to Grown Sons Without Overstepping

A mother with two sons in their early 30s worries that her growing desire for family closeness—especially after moving hours away—might feel suffocating. In response, advice columnist R. Eric Thomas underscores that adult parent-child bonds thrive on equal partnership and open communication. He recommends having direct conversations to:

Establish the frequency and methods of contact (texts, calls or visits)

Respect each person’s preferred mode of outreach

Share personal updates to foster mutual support and warmth

By negotiating cadence and candidly expressing needs, parents can stay integral to their children’s lives without being overbearing.

Study Finds Science Behind “Eldest Daughter Syndrome”

A new longitudinal study led by UCLA researchers suggests that what pop psychology calls “eldest daughter syndrome” may have biological roots. The team tracked over 15 years the prenatal stress levels of Southern California mothers and later measured pubertal markers in their children.

Key finding: First-born girls whose mothers experienced high prenatal stress showed signs of accelerated adrenal puberty—physical changes linked to emotional and social maturity—potentially preparing them to help care for younger siblings. No similar pattern emerged for first-born boys or non–first-born daughters.

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Let Go of These 15 Habits to Foster Resilient Kids

A recent parenting guide identifies 15 habits that may inadvertently stifle children’s growth, urging caregivers to relinquish behaviors like micromanagement, unrealistic career expectations and overprotection. By stepping back—allowing kids to make mistakes, form their own interests and experience small setbacks—parents can nurture confidence, autonomy and resilience.

Key habits to drop:

Forcing a fixed career path

Constantly fixing problems

Shielding from all disappointment

Bottom line: Letting go of control can help children learn to cope with challenges and develop self‐esteem.

Khloé Kardashian Praises Seamless Coparenting with Tristan Thompson

Khloé Kardashian opened up on her podcast Khloé in Wonder Land about the highs and lows of modern motherhood and her “drama-free” coparenting relationship with ex Tristan Thompson. At 41, she’s raising True, 7, and Tatum, almost 3, and credits Thompson’s trust in her choices—everything from school pick-ups to medical decisions—for keeping their dynamic smooth.

Kardashian also tackled mom guilt, admitting that even devoted parents feel pangs over missed activities, and confessed that fear before parenthood is universal, no matter how prepared one feels. She urged separating adult conflicts from children’s lives and keeping emotions in check “for your kids.”

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