child development

We all want our kids to ‘be happy’—but what if they’re not?

I want my kid to be happy, but I also want him to experience the range of emotions that life offers. And I want him to be able to talk about those experiences with me.

I was tired of hearing my girl is creative and my boy is destined to be an engineer

Why can’t kids be both?

What age should a kid get a phone? It may be later than you think

The debate over when to give kids smartphones is on.

How to foster deeper connections with your baby

"Distractions are everywhere, and we often forget to ground ourselves before connecting with our baby so we can be fully present"

To the fierce mamas raising fierce daughters

"As moms raising fierce girls into the next generation of women leaders—leaders our world desperately needs—let’s celebrate the loudness and demands of our daughters that have so often been shunned."

It’s OK for your child to play alone

Because doing so can foster their independence—and their creativity.

This TikTok ‘mobile changing station’ is a potty training game-changer

You'll never feel like you're being held hostage by potty training EVER AGAIN.

8 brain-developing foods even your pickiest eater will love

No more food fights with these yummy options.

This viral DIY Dollar Tree dentist kit is a must-have for kids of all ages

This viral TikTok will have you running to your nearest Dollar Tree!

It’s Science: Preschool play protects your child’s mental health later in life

Study shows that playing with others is vital, especially as kids emerge from the pandemic.

Watching ‘Santiago of the Seas’ with my kids is a fun learning opportunity for us all

Watching "Santiago of the Seas" on Nickelodeon has made my crew’s bond even stronger.

Viral TikTok video captures the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to the baby crib

"Give one hug, one last hug to it."

How to help your child win–and lose–graciously

A psychiatrist shares tips to prepare your child for real life.

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son

"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

The new recommendations share evidence on how pacifiers can help prevent SIDS—but co-sleeping and weighted blankets increase risk.

I wasn’t prepared for the emotions of watching my child graduate preschool

If there’s anything that motherhood has taught me, it’s that what they say about blinking is really true. The next milestones and changes and seasons of parenting come before you are ready for them to. 

20 best books for 5 year olds

This is the age and the stage to show them the beautiful world around them and these books help do just that.

36 sensory activities for toddlers to keep them busy and learning

These simple ideas will keep your toddler exploring and help their brains develop, too.

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.

The FDA warns prenatal screening tests may give false results: What this means if you’re pregnant

It’s important to know that these tests are screening tools, not diagnostic tools, and come with a high rate of false positives.