This year, we took our 6-year-old to get her ears pierced. My husband and I agreed early on ear piercings were an important part of bodily autonomy and would be the determination of our children. If ...

Ah, yes, getting your ears pierced for the first time: A special milestone. Ear piercings are incredibly versatile, and unlike the permanency of a tattoo, they come with the added benefit of being ...

Maybe I’m just a 29-year-old teenager, but an ear covered in piercings is still very much my goal in life. It also happens that the earring stack trend hasn’t gone away; it’s only gotten bigger, with ...

Ear Piercing in Kids: Ear piercing is a common tradition for children in India. However, there is a right age for it. Getting a child's ears pierced too early can lead to serious complications. In ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

I'd heard about customized ear-piercing consultations before but had never gotten one. Customized ear piercings, a service curated to match a client's personal style, have gained popularity over the ...

Dear Answer Angel Ellen: I have quite a lot of nice earrings for pierced ears, but I stopped wearing earrings during COVID and the earlobe holes closed up. I would like to start wearing my earrings ...

My granddaughter and I had a special bonding experience last week. We both got our ears pierced for the first time. Yes, you read that correctly — first time for Kaia, who is 8 years old. And first ...

Some babies are fussy, others are very relaxed. Most kids are a mix of the two with a dash of unpredictability thrown in. You never knowing which trait will reveal in different situations. In the ...