parenting advice

Please stop telling burned-out moms to ‘just have a glass of wine’

We're expected to do it all, and then a big glass of wine will make everything better—but we know this isn't true.

If your kids are constantly fighting, try this

2. Use timers to support sharing.

17 apps to educate & entertain toddlers

Get ready to have fun learning.

5 toddler swim vest safety tips parents need to know

Here's what a swim safety expert wishes more parents knew about floaties, swim vests and water wings.

Ali Fedotowsky-Manno shares her hacks to get her kids to eat healthier

Hint: It's so easy!

5 common summer injuries in kids that need urgent care

Even in a pandemic. ????

We wanted more sleep, so we tried this

And it worked.

What is the right age to start swimming lessons? At a year old, say pediatricians

Plus, AAP recommended steps to reduce risk of childhood drowning.

My 8-month-old baby stopped sleeping

A sleep consultant's survival guide for the 8-month sleep regression.

How to help kids be resilient through the pandemic

The mental health techniques developed by disaster response experts can help parents right now.

5 ways to talk to your partner about sharing the workload at home right now

"So much has changed. Let's talk about how we're going to make this work for us both."

How to set limits during quarantine

The parent-child connection is critical, but there also needs to be rules.

The three words all new moms need to hear

New moms need to know we can talk about more than how adorable our babies are or how amazing motherhood is. We need to know our conversations can go beyond scheduled feedings and nap routines.

It’s science: *This* is one of the best ways to deal with stress (for you and your kids)

It's simple and costs zero money.

How to raise an optimistic child in a pessimistic world

While the news is hard right now, you've got all the tools you need to make the world a better place.

Lost your cool with your child? Here are 5 easy steps to reconnect

Parenting during a pandemic means we're going to lose our cool sometimes—it's what happens afterward that really counts.

How to combat postpartum depression and anxiety during COVID-19

7 expert ways to start to feel better

20 engaging homeschool ideas for preschoolers & kindergartners

Plus tips for how to build them into a week-long curriculum that keeps little learners busy and engaged.

Delivering a baby during a pandemic turned out to be a blessing in disguise

This time, it was just my husband and me. The room was quiet. No chaos of visitors. The conversations were just between us. Just the two of us for the first time in six and a half years.

10 questions kids have about coronavirus (& how to answer them)

"When is all this going to end?"