parenting advice

What holiday shopping can teach kids about personal finance

From setting a budget to giving back, here are three ways to incorporate money lessons into your holiday prep.

Kids stuck in a funk? Try this 2-minute solution to shift their mindset

Here’s how music can help shift kids’ moods–at any age.

Yes, you can train your toddler to have fewer tantrums—all through play

Here’s how to develop the 5 social-emotional skills your child needs to tame tantrums.

The science behind why your baby stops crying when you stand up

A fascinating study explains the phenomenon.

3 things this child crimes investigator would never let her kids do

Sleepovers have been getting a lot of attention lately.

Moms, keep planning the magic—even when it doesn’t seem like your kids feel it anymore

What they’ll remember is that feeling of joy, no matter how brief. And so will you.

To the mama with a heavy heart—it gets better

You don’t feel ready for them to start “adulting,” but hasn’t that been the goal all along?

Your daughter’s biggest questions about puberty and periods—answered by an OB-GYN

Exactly what to say when the questions start rolling in.

Mom shares important phrase to help kids (and adults) process anger—and it’s brilliant

Her tip went viral—because this tool is just as helpful for adults as it is for kids.

Mom shares eye-opening perspective on ‘deposit vs. withdrawal’ parenting

Her viral tip is one all caregivers could use.

Child therapist demonstrates the power of attachment parenting in a viral video, and now we’re crying

You’re going to need some tissues while watching this one.

When do we let our kids quit?

He loved gymnastics. Gymnastics was his life. His life was gymnastics.

The car seat mistake you might not realize you’re making

Heads up, mama.

Mothers are their children’s ‘happiness anchors’

But how can moms create happiness anchors for themselves? The answer: In glimmers and small rituals.

Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

This viral TikTok explains why it’s OK to set boundaries with your kids’ grandparents

The moms of TikTok strike again with another relatable video.

5 ways to help kids receive constructive criticism—and learn from it

Constructive criticism is tough for everyone—especially kids.

Viral Instagram shows the magic of a ‘simple reframe’ when talking to children

Sometimes the simplest changes make the greatest impact.

I’m a good parent, but I’m not always a great parent

And that's OK.

Mentally healthy kids have parents who do these 7 things

An expert shares ways to help kids thrive as they grow, plus signs when more help is needed.