Parenting

The emotional part of maternity leave no one prepares you for

There’s one crucial part of maternity leave prep that often gets overlooked: your mindset. How you are thinking about your parental leave directly affects your feelings about it.

We’re the first generation raising kids born with screens in their hands—what new research says about their mental health

Turns out, smartphone ownership might not be the doom spiral we’ve all been warned about—in fact, it might actually help our kids thrive.

Adult kids board a plane—what their dad does next will make you tear up

A father intently tracking his adult son's flight on his computer screen.

Confessions of a pile-maker mom: How clutter is breaking me

Bekah Martinez's video about "little piles" showed up on my feed recently.

Erin Andrews says she ‘felt like a failure’ trying to balance work and motherhood

“I feel like I’m not giving 100 percent of myself to my son, or my job, or my clothing line,” Andrews said. “I felt like I was barely above water.”

14-month-old sees his mom crying—what he does next will melt your heart

A 14-month-old toddler sees his mother crying, pauses, and then reaches out to hug her.

Brooke Shields made me realize: Getting to know our kids as adults is parenting’s greatest gift

What Shields so brilliantly articulated was this need for a "reintroduction period" with our adult children.

‘I dreamed of a daughter’: This mom’s emotional story of gender disappointment is resonating with parents

After recently losing her mom to ovarian cancer, the idea of having a daughter had become more than just a hope — it was her emotional lifeline.

Dad of three boys sees his only daughter in pigtails for the first time—and completely falls apart

His face shifts from shock to deep, tearful love as he takes in the sight of his little girl’s tiny pigtails.

Consumer Reports study finds 50% of baby formulas contain potentially concerning chemicals—what parents need to know

Roughly half of the 41 baby formulas tested contained potentially harmful levels of contaminants.

Are you a Type A or Type B mom? Here’s why you need the other in your life

Type A moms thrive on order and planning, while Type B moms embrace flexibility and spontaneity.

‘It’s her world, we’re just living in it’—even brands can’t get enough of this toddler’s iconic shoe moment

A now-viral video of her daughter proudly selecting her footwear before an outing.

Mom swaps modern cartoons for ’90s TV—her toddler’s reaction stunned her

Introducing her toddler to 90s cartoons led to not only better behavior but also improved sleep.

Scientists uncover a surprising way parenting rewires your brain—and it may help slow aging

New research suggests that the challenges of parenting could also be shaping your brain in ways that protect against aging.

No one talks about this part of motherhood—until it hits you like this

Jacqueline Zorn, the new mom behind @pocketsofpennys, captured a moment so deeply relatable that it has racked up over 710K views views in just a week.

Every new mom deserves a mom friend like this—and 12 million viewers agree

A heartwarming TikTok from @ustheremingtons with almost 12.4 million views shows a mom stepping in to give her new mom friend a much-needed break

Baby gate recalled for failing safety standards—how to find a safer option

The gates pose a risk because a child’s torso can fit through the opening between the gate and the floor.

The best low-stimulation shows for toddlers: A guide for parents

Slower-paced narratives allow children to process information at a natural rhythm.

Check your coffee creamer: This popular brand just got recalled in 31 states

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that more than 75,000 bottles of International Delight coffee creamer have been recalled due to reports of spoilage and illness. 

10,300 toddler step stools recalled after reports of collapse and injuries—what parents need to know

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for approximately 10,300 Onasti toddler stools