parenting advice

Stressed about Halloween? Think like a kid

We talked with 30 kids ages 3 to 8 around the country about what they loved most about Halloween. Then, we put our heads together to imagine new ways to celebrate Halloween during a pandemic.

This new European toy helps cut down screen time ????

Meet the Toniebox.

How hugging defuses a tantrum—almost every time

At first it was counterintuitive—why should my kid get a hug when they're screaming in my face? But connection was transformative in my child's behavior—and my own.

This is my one trick to get baby to sleep (and it always works!)

There's a reason why every mom tells you to buy a sound machine.

Dear exhausted mama, you deserve to rest

The pandemic has indeed made life harder, but the truth is that you have been fighting for as long as you can remember. It's time to stop fighting and rest, guilt-free.

My baby had eczema—here’s what *really* helped

I had no idea about this skin condition until my baby had his first flare up.

How to talk to kids when you don’t have the answers

Three guiding principles, according to a clinical psychologist and parenting coach.

14 phrases to help prepare your preschooler for school this year

Difficult drop-offs might happen, but this can help.

9 fun ways to celebrate Halloween (that don’t involve trick-or-treating)

Halloween might look different this year, but it's not canceled.

11 soothing phrases to say when your child is crying

These calming phrases work a whole lot better than "don't cry."

The scientific reason why that first post-birth meal tastes SO good

Dear turkey sandwich: We love you.

Okay, but seriously: How do you schedule your day with kids home from school?

We've all seen (and chuckled at) the optimistic schedule plans. But here's how to create a daily routine that actually works for kids—and parents.

Gentle parenting is hard—especially when everything else feels hard, too

But here are two good reasons to stay calm, even when you're struggling.

Aggression in toddlers: 5 common reasons for hitting + biting

They are full of energy—that energy can overcome them and they start acting kind of crazy.

24 simple activities to help prepare your child for preschool

Help your child feel more confident in preschool by practicing these essential skills at home.

Here’s how families can adapt from two incomes to one

Whether the change was planned or unexpected, these 6 steps can make the transition to one income less stressful.

Here’s how to plan a backyard vacation your entire family will love

If you've had to cancel your family trip, adventure to your backyard.

Kids over 2 need to wear face masks, says CDC

Here's how to get them to do it. ????

Why is my potty-trained child regressing? Here’s what to do, mama

How to handle potty training regression, according to a Montessori teacher.

The truth about raising a newborn in quarantine

This quarantine will someday pass, your babyhood with it.