Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like most parents, I’ve let the occasional curse word (or two) slip around my toddler. And, of course, she’s repeated them. I try ...

By dropping the no-swearing rule, I found a calmer, more connected home — and fewer unnecessary arguments with my kids.

Growing up, my sister and I weren’t allowed to use curse words. We couldn’t even tell each other to “shut up” without getting a sideways glance from our parents (imagine our delight when Black Eyed ...