Parenting

Can a spoonful of butter really help your baby sleep? Experts weigh in on the viral trend

The so-called butter sleep hack reportedly began with U.S. parents before making its way to the UK and New Zealand.

Check your baby high chair—this recalled model poses a major safety risk

4,400 Babyjoy high chairs are now being recalled due to serious entrapment and suffocation hazards.

Tennessee bill could set precedent in protecting pregnant workers’ health coverage

If passed, Tennessee would be the first state in the country to implement this type of protection.

This baby’s priceless reaction to his first car wash will leave you in awe

As the brushes spin and water cascades down the windows, his expression shifts from curiosity to awe to sheer delight.

Mom checks on toddler at bedtime—and is stunned to see what’s snuggled up next to her

A viral TikTok shared by @abbielmcfarland showcases her toddler snuggling up with a cutting board as if it were the fluffiest stuffed animal.

Ms. Rachel shares three “Ps” for potty training: Practice, Patience and Play!

Learning to use the potty is an important milestone for children and a very personal one that’s different for every child and their family.

Why do toddlers mix up their words? The explanation is too sweet

From calling Rice Krispie treats "raspberry Christmas trees" to identifying a peppermint as a "hippo," their creative word associations often feel like riddles waiting to be solved.

Toddlers ‘don’t need a nap’—until they do: The viral TikTok every parent can relate to

But why do toddlers resist naps like they’re giving up their life’s greatest work—only to knock out five minutes later in a corner?

Teenage angst: From ancient Mesopotamia to my living room

Recently, historian Dr. Esmé James shared what's essentially a 4,000-year-old text message from a teenager to his mother.

Helping my young teen cope with middle school

The world is not a safe place for an adolescent girl, and she needs me to be her soft landing and her lifeline.

How to create a safe space with your teen

Think of suicide prevention as not just talking about the subject of suicide but creating an ongoing environment of open and honest communication at home.

Meta attempts to ‘prioritize teen safety’ by making Instagram accounts private—but is it enough?

The change will automatically make teen accounts private by default.

Can a spoonful of butter really help your baby sleep? Experts weigh in on the viral trend

The so-called butter sleep hack reportedly began with U.S. parents before making its way to the UK and New Zealand.

Popular stroller fan recalled due to safety concerns

To date, there have been seven reports of children accessing the fan blades, resulting in six laceration injuries.

CYBEX recalls over 24,000 car seats due to safety risk

While no injuries have been reported, Cybex urges parents to install a free product update kit to ensure continued safety.

Check your fridge: Kids snack recalled due to undeclared allergens

Grandpa skips to school with granddaughter to help single mom—and wins the Internet

In the TikTok video Samantha shared on her account, @samanthabrookex, she explains how her dad steps in on the days her mental health makes leaving the house difficult.

Amber Heard is expecting baby no. 2—redefining single motherhood on her own terms

This baby news comes as Amber continues to live life on her own terms after a tumultuous few years.

‘Am I enough?’: Jennifer Lopez reflects on raising twins and the realities of being a single mom

Parenting is no easy feat, and Lopez has navigated its highs and lows with the added challenges of a high-profile career and personal heartbreaks.

Parallel parenting: A practical guide to finding peace after separation