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The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers

At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.

Parenting

How did sleepovers become the latest battleground for parents?

While the great debate has many questioning if they are safe or harmful, it seems like more parents are opting for the no sleepover rule.

Parenting

If you’re against sleepovers, give ‘sleepunders’ a try

There's more to this great alternative!

Parenting

This genius ‘no snacks’ hack will get kids out of the pool or park with no complaints

We’ll be using this one all summer long.

Child Milestones

Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

Life

Dear Google Calendar: This is NOT a healthy relationship

Not to sound melodramatic, but you’re my agenda angel. My daybook dream.

Parenting

Unpopular opinion: I use AI to help me parent 

The uncertainty of how artificial intelligence might impact our future has made…

Parenting

Mom of 3 goes viral for championing the ‘kid mom’ phase and the comments are one collective sigh of relief

The ‘kid mom’ era might be the one that makes you thrive.

Pregnancy

Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

Motherly Stories

What would you do for your kids?

The lengths to which I would go to protect my children are limitless.

Parenting

The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets

I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.

Teen

This “no questions asked” parenting rule is truly top-tier

"What was the coolest rule your parents had growing up?"

Viral & Trending

This mom’s AITA post about ear piercing will have you floored

This mom is clearly NTA, and everyone on the Reddit thread agreed.

Parenting

Mom shares brilliant alternative to chore charts for kids

It’s all about the power of delegating.

Parenting

Here’s how to uncover your parenting values to raise good humans

In an excerpt from her new book, “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” Dr. Aliza Pressman shares that raising good humans starts with defining your own answer to the question: What makes a good human?

Viral & Trending

‘Sittervising’ is the latest parenting trend because it’s freaking genius

Coined by Susan Allison, M. Ed, founder of the Busy Toddler Instagram account, “sittervising” is supportive of children and parents.

Parenting

Gentle parenting isn’t actually a new concept

An expert dispels the myths around the latest trendy parenting style.

Viral & Trending

Mom of four explains why some men aren’t prepared for modern fatherhood in viral video

“Men love the idea of a house and a wife and kids, but they were not prepared for the amount of work that it takes to actually have all those things.”

Viral & Trending

This tip on navigating ‘hard’ tasks with your kid will change their mindset—and might change yours too

‘Choose your hard’ is a tool that’s just as important for adults as it is for kids.

Surrogacy

Navigating parenthood when you feel like an outlier

My lack of a physical pregnancy experience meant that connecting with other mothers could be difficult.