parenting advice

Showing a little PDA in front of your kids is more than OK—it’s healthy!

It allows children to remain rooted in a healthy view of family, marriage and love.

I unapologetically embrace being a ‘mean mom’—because it’s necessary

However, setting boundaries is a necessary part of parenting.

‘Maternal instinct’ is a myth—and parents are struggling because of it

The only way we can move beyond the myths of motherhood is to keep speaking our truth.

Moms are the ‘default parent’ because society doesn’t give us any other option

Maybe when we stop treating fathers as secondary, the needs and wants of moms won’t fall to the wayside.

Introverted kids need friends, too

Here's how one therapist says parents can help.

What I wish I had known about the emotional adjustment to motherhood

First, it will be hard in ways you never expected.

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.

Turn it up: The best music-focused podcasts and audiobooks for kids

Teachers from Modern Music Academy share their recommendations.

What dads do isn’t ‘help’—let’s stop calling it that

We need to proactively work to change the narrative around parenting roles.

The mother-son bond is tender and unbreakable

The relationship a mama has with her son is powerful, gentle and absolutely beautiful.

Why I think it’s important to encourage kids to share

It is possible to be specific and respect boundaries while encouraging kids to share.

Hilary Duff gives a shoutout to working parents who “have to leave their kids in times that don’t feel natural”

The mom of three says she feels "weird" because she's at work and not able to be by her daughter's side while she's sick.

5 signs your child is ready for a family pet

Pets can be a fun and healthy addition to a family, but only if everyone is ready for the responsibility.

5 ways to help parents raise happy kids (that aren’t gifts)

Happiness is something that goes far beyond what you give your children—it lies in how you raise them.

6 back-to-school mental health tips for kids, from a pediatrician

Going back to school is stressful, but this kid-friendly toolkit can help.

How to prep your child for starting preschool

Preparing for school isn’t just about packing books and buying stationery. It’s also about helping children with the emotional transition.

How to be a good dad, from a grateful daughter

"The gift of a great dad has shaped who I am as a parent and a person."

My daughter’s friend betrayed her. Here’s how we handled it

Sometimes, kids need to be given the opportunity to correct their mistakes and learn from them. And sometimes, that looks like allowing them to learn right from wrong in a way that’s constructive and not punishing.

All the ways I used to be the perfect parent—before I actually had kids

I thought they’d eat whatever I made them. Boy was I wrong!

Welcoming a new pet to the family? How to pet proof when you have kids

Like baby proofing, you’ll want to take similar steps to prep before a new pet comes into your house.