Parenting

There’s no right way to mom—let’s stop the shame

I don’t care if you make all your own food or mac n cheese from the blue box. I just care that you don’t put down other moms on the internet who do.

Recall alert: Over 85,000 Melii Baby silicone spoons pulled due to choking hazard

The recall involves Melii Baby Silicone Spoons sold in various packs and part of their 5-piece silicone feeding sets.

600,000+ Nuna RAVA car seats recalled over harness safety concerns

This design defect could affect the seat’s ability to keep your child securely restrained in certain conditions. 

Tokyo announces free daycare—but will it solve the birthrate crisis?

While free daycare is a critical piece of the puzzle, the data shows that free childcare services alone won’t necessarily inspire more women to have children.

To everyone facing infertility this Christmas: I know the ache of ‘not this year’

As another holiday season comes and goes, I know how easy it is to begin to wonder if you're ever going to be called mom.

I didn’t make my son, but I’m in awe that I get to call him mine

On the flip side, as an adoptive mama, I feel the sentiment of looking at my child in complete awe.

We can’t keep waiting: How parents are leading the fight for safer schools

In America, parents kiss their babies goodbye and whisper an extra prayer: please keep my child safe from a school shooting. 

10 surprising holiday toy risks you might not know about

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, last year alone, 231,700 toy-related injuries were treated in emergency rooms.

After an IVF mix-up, two moms raised each other’s baby—here’s what happened (and how to protect your family)

This story highlights not only the challenges of IVF but also the resilience of families navigating the unthinkable.

Experts warn: These 5 holiday toys could land your child in the ER—here’s how to keep them safe

For the love of god, don’t buy a trampoline.

‘We’re working for daycare’: How American individualism and economic forces are breaking families

Life is so unaffordable, new research is showing, especially for families with kids under the age of 18, that it feels like “we’re working for daycare,” one mom said.

Have we gotten too gentle in gentle parenting?

A new wave of pushback has stirred the parenting pot, asking: Are we being too gentle for our own good?

The never-ending equation of being a mom in the 21st century

The video, set to a rapid-fire narration, rattles off a dizzying list of all the responsibilities moms are expected to juggle.

Pharrell Williams reveals why ‘guided struggle’ is the secret to raising resilient kids

Pharrell, the man whose music makes you want to get up and dance is also setting boundaries and teaching his kids life lessons.

Kylie Kelce says Jason Kelce isn’t watching their kids right now—and moms everywhere have thoughts

Kylie’s comments strike a nerve. It’s an all-too-familiar dilemma for moms everywhere: being the default parent, even in households that aim for equality.

Father of 3 realizes the true weight of his wife’s ‘mental load’ after 8 days alone with the kids

Thompson shared his realization in a heartfelt video after eight days of solo parenting. "I had no idea it felt like this," he admitted.

What parents should know about hidden risks at splash pads, according to a new CDC report

It turns out that splash pads, while delightful, can also be unexpected breeding grounds for waterborne illnesses.

This is how pregnancy transforms the brain, according to a new study

The changes in the maternal brain during pregnancy are no accident—they’re deeply rooted in evolution, serving one critical purpose: the survival of your baby.

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.

Dad breaks down in tears after hearing what teachers said about his 4-year-old daughter

Parenting is full of ups and downs, but every so often, a moment comes along that stops you in your tracks and reminds you why this job is the most important one in the world.