Parenting

This is: Becoming a mama

We become parents in many different ways—through birth, adoption, surrogacy, step-parenting. Regardless…

Viral video of dad rooting for his cheerleader daughter

This viral video of a dad enthusiastically supporting his cheerleader daughter will…

Why parents should reconsider framing kids as ‘naughty’ or ‘nice’

It's actually about their safety.

To the mama preparing her heart for baby #2

You may doubt how you could ever love another little person as…

It’s time to let go of mom guilt

Mom guilt is real. But mama you. are. enough.

To the mamas that breastfeed

Whether you breastfed for two hours or two years, this is no…

To the mama whose baby won’t sleep

To the mama whose baby just won’t sleep: If your day has…

You’re not doing it wrong, it’s just that hard

Working on relationships when you are a mother is just hard. Making…

What kindergarten teachers want parents to know about pandemic school

Rest easy—kids are resilient.

The best developmental toys for babies and kids, according to an early childhood development expert

No batteries required.

How I finally learned to deal with—and accept—my child’s tantrums

This simple realization made dealing with my son's tantrums so much easier.

Before you continue using your booster seat, read this

Children under 40 pounds should not be using them. Here's why.

My babies taught me to stop worrying about milestones and just enjoy the moment

They were all on their own schedule.

How to encourage kids to take turns

Taking turns can be a tough skill to master, but it's an important part of life.

Positive strategies for helping kids process anger

Think about what anger looks and sounds like.

This fox has been sold out for months, but now it’s back! (and we don’t know for how long)

Move over teddy bears, there's a new classic in town.

6 gifts that will spark your child’s curiosity about the world

A gift that sparks a child's curiosity is a gift that keeps on giving.

We created an at-home movie theater for our toddler (and it was so easy)

If we can't go to the movies, then we'll have the movies come to us with an at-home movie theater.

I love you mom, but I’m ignoring your advice about my kids

While it's true that there is value in home remedies and anecdotal advice, here's the thing: We must also give ourselves the freedom to ignore advice. It's okay not to do something "just because your mom did it."

Police officer adopts child he met on duty

Lieutenant Brian Zach begs families to consider adoption: it's "well worth it."