Parenting

From Diaper Duty to Me-Time: 10 Parenting Essentials Every Mom Needs in 2025

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve 

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

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.

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

Why every family needs an emergency go bag: Tips to stay prepared

The annual number of natural disasters worldwide has quadrupled since the 1970s.

Tennessee’s child care costs just passed college tuition—and it’s happening nationwide 

It’s official: child care costs are out of control, and families are drowning.

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

How to talk to your kids about wildfires

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

Why this dad refused to punish his son for bullying—and what he did instead

Instead of dictating how his son should make amends, Forseth empowered Lincoln to figure out how to make things right.

A retired teacher shares the biggest parenting mistake she saw throughout her career

“Kids are fun. You’ve got to enjoy them. They wanted them to be something that — most of us aren’t..."

Why every parent needs a “safe word” to tap out—before they snap

Fatherhood coach Locke Haman explains why parenting safe words might just be a game-changer for overwhelmed parents.

This mom’s son befriended a coffee shop stranger—and it’s the sweetest thing you’ll see today

POV: You lost your dad 10 years ago so your son doesn’t have a grandpa...but he loves the man you see at coffee every morning.

Breastfeeding is hard―but these 3 products are changing the game

Support, convenience, and comfort every step of the way.

Working dads: The term we all need—and why it helps working moms too  

Men are stepping up at home—whether it’s being at the school play or managing the morning chaos—but workplace culture hasn’t caught up.

Exhausted, a young father calls for help on TikTok—and receives a beautiful gift

Joe Gonzales shared a vulnerable video on TikTok, opening up about the challenges of fatherhood and the loneliness of being a new dad.

The stages of motherhood that will break your heart (in the best way)

I find myself wishing I could go back in time, to myself when I first became a mom. I'd try my best to tell her, motherhood is a series of rooms.

Top questions parents Googled in 2024—the answers may surprise you 

From decoding quirky childhood habits to tackling tough parenting challenges, this year’s most-searched topics reflect the universal and unique moments that make raising kids so special.

Is yelling at your kids always harmful? Here’s the truth

Here’s what neuroscience and real-life parenting reveal about the impact of yelling—and how to approach it with nuance.

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.