Teacher shares hilarious texts from students assigned to care for ‘fake babies’
Being a parent is among the hardest jobs in the world, and what better way to teach that tough lesson...
Articles by Ashley Austrew
Listen up! Moms want to be in their family photos
Thanks to smartphones and photo apps, it’s easier than ever for parents to capture special moments with their kids. But...
Mom’s genius holiday wish list hack stops kids from begging for toys
As magical as the holiday season is, it can also be a stressful time for parents. The stores are stocked...
Parents spark debate with new blended last name for baby
Unique baby names are kind of the norm these days. It’s not uncommon to hear of kids named Abcde (pronounced...
Mom says she banned screens, and now her kids read all the time
For parents, screens can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they provide quick entertainment in a busy...
Hospitals that push breastfeeding may be doing more harm than good
If you’ve given birth in the past two decades, you’re likely familiar with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. This program, launched...
Praise for moms is great, but here’s what’s even better
One popular trend that’s recently emerged in the online parenting world is the mom appreciation post. In these posts, dads...
Snapchat spider prank: Fun for kids or traumatizing?
Smartphones and apps have given parents tons of new ways to entertain kids, whether it’s letting them play a virtual...
Viral letter to uninvolved dads asks: ‘Why are you here?’
For many moms, the hardest part of being a parent is not the lack of sleep, the busy schedule or...
Extreme gender reveal parties have gone too far
Gender reveal parties are nearly as common as baby showers. But unlike most baby showers, those who throw them seem...
95 percent of baby food contains toxic heavy metals: What parents should know
Few baby products are more important than baby food, which is why a disturbing new report that claims 95% of...
Is it ever OK to admit you have a favorite child?
When it comes to parenting multiple kids, there’s one rule most parents try to stick to: Don’t play favorites. Despite...
Pregnancy discrimination is real and these women’s stories prove it
Pregnancy is a special time in a woman’s life, but it’s also a time when people start treating them completely...
More parents are saying ‘no’ to homework and teachers might agree
It’s hard to know who dreads homework more: kids or their parents. After a long day, so many families come...
Is climate change a reason to stop having kids?
When you’re a parent, worrying about your children is a full-time job. But in an age of political tumult and...
Mom makes kids sign strict ‘sleepover contract’ and parents aren’t having it
For a kid, a sleepover is the ultimate fun night with friends. For parents, on the other hand, a sleepover...
Parents refuse to reveal baby’s sex in order to avoid gender stereotypes
Gender-neutral parenting has become a much bigger trend in recent years. Major retailers have started emphasizing gender-neutral kids’ clothing and...
More parents are bringing babies to work. Here’s why!
Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day typically falls on April 23, but for some parents, it’s actually every...
Mom-to-be refuses stepmom’s parenting advice because she’s not ‘a birth mother’
When you’re expecting a baby, it can feel like everyone in the world wants to offer you parenting advice. It’s...
Why moms are rethinking ‘wine mom’ culture
We used to associate motherhood with mom jeans and dark under-eye circles. Now, it seems, people associate it with wine...
‘Platonic parents’ are having kids without the romance: Can this work?
It used to be that the word “family” conjured images of the stereotypical mom, dad, two kids, a dog and...
Parents are texting their kids in class so much that schools are banning phones
Is your child texting too much? That’s a question on many parents’ minds, especially as kids settle into a new...
Working women still do far more housework than working men
There’s no question that it’s difficult to work and run a household at the same time, but if you’re a...
Teenager’s lung collapses from vaping — here’s what every kid (and parent) needs to know
These days most teens are aware of the dangers that come with things like doing drugs or smoking cigarettes, but...
Parents weigh in: How to support a stay-at-home parent when you’re the one going back to work
Being a working parent is no easy task, but neither is staying at home with your kids. After parents welcome...
New diet app targets kids as young as 8 and experts think it’s a bad idea
For most parents, children’s health is a major concern. They worry about making sure their kids have limits on screen...
Feeding ‘morning’ breast milk at night might hurt babies’ sleep
Breast milk is often called liquid gold for its many benefits, but the magical baby food may have one surprising...
Dad tries offering up ‘breastfeeding tips’ and offends moms all over the internet
Breastfeeding can be a huge challenge, especially when moms aren’t surrounded by supportive people. That’s why one dad recently took...
There’s a petition to change the day kids trick or treat and thousands have signed it
For years, parents concerned about bedtimes and safety have been working with the Halloween & Costume Association to change the...
Mom asks if she was right to ban Grandma after she pierced 3-month-old’s ears without permission
With a new baby comes plenty of new opportunities to disagree with the in-laws. Maybe they take issue with your...
Here’s how a simple comb could take the edge off labor pain
There are all sorts of theories about how to manage labor pain, but what if it really comes down to...
Mom who ‘invented’ gender reveal parties now says she regrets it
Gender reveal parties have only been around for a decade, but now they’re becoming one of the more controversial aspects...
‘Baby prenups’ are a thing — and here’s how parents should split the duties
Modern parents-to-be have figured out a new way to make sure neither parent gets stuck carrying the mental, physical and...
Store pulls body-shaming plates that tell women to eat less
Between post-baby body struggles and the pressure most women already face to have the “ideal” body, moms definitely don’t need...
Dads can finally ‘breastfeed’ with this wearable device
Breastfeeding can be a beautiful experience, but there’s no denying the unique toll it takes on moms’ sleep and stress...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Thornton, Colorado, with 1 kid
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The real cost of child care: Two parents in Dallas, Texas, with 1.5 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
The CDC is warning parents about a nasty pool parasite that’s on the rise
For most families with kids, the start of summer means it’s time to gather the sunscreen and water toys and...
1 in 6 women say they were mistreated in childbirth and their stories are disturbing
In childbirth, a woman’s care providers are supposed to be her most trusted advisors and a major source of support....
Nannies are now making 6 figures and we’re here for it
Nannies are often highly educated, well-trained and work a hectic schedule that can require them to be on the clock...