21 Best White Lies I Tell My Kids
Lying is wrong. That’s what we tell them of course. But let’s be honest, all parents lie to their kids...
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22 Pieces of Advice to My Younger Self
You’ve lived a bit and learned a lot. Your perspective is now colored by becoming a parent and seeing things...
38 Adorable Little Girl Hairstyles
You don’t have to be a professional hairstylist to create fun and fashionable little girl hairstyles. There are so many...
6 Nurturing Parenting Techniques
You want your child to feel loved and protected, but are you applying the principles of nurturing parenting in your...
Care.com’s 5 Parenting Trend Predictions for 2017
At Care.com, we like to think about parenting trends. A lot. We’re constantly reflecting on what’s happening now, what’ll happen in...
8 Signs That You’re a Tiger Mom
Did Amy Chua’s “Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother” sound eerily familiar to you? In her book, Chua details her...
A Guide to the Terrible Twos
Is your child in what’s called the “terrible twos” or is she just a typical toddler? Who says the twos...
Choosing a Kids’ Alarm Clock
Your child is off to school. Now it’s time to teach him to get out of bed on his own....
6 parenting styles from other countries we can all learn from
Parenting is hard. Even on our best days, when our children are happy, well-fed, somehow still dressed in unstained clothes...
Equal Parenting: 11 Ways to Create an Equal Household
Equal parenting is no longer a foreign concept. Just take a trip to any grocery store at 10 a.m. on...
Gender Roles and Children: Parents React to Boys in Tutus
When a Bible Belt mom supported her 5-year-old son dressing as “Scooby-Doo” character Daphne for a preschool costume party and...
Kids & Dating: What Age Is the Right Age?
There was a time when your little girl thought boys were icky and your son teased all the girls at...
Lighthouse Parenting: Is It Right for You and Your Kids?
Maybe you’ve heard about the “lighthouse” approach to parenting from other moms and dads on the playground, or maybe you...
Parenting Styles Revealed
Are you familiar with the latest, and the greatest parenting styles? Do you know the difference between parenting like a...
The Happiest Baby on the Block Explained in 500 Words
If you’re a parent, you probably have a pile of books on your nightstand. Books you’ve read and loved, books...
The Screen Time Debate: Everything Parents Need to Know
We know you want the best for your children, and sometimes letting them veg with the TV or iPad seems...
The Toddler Leash, and 5 Other Ways to Control Your Energetic Tot
Before you had kids, you saw parents using a toddler leash and thought it looked a little strange. Now that...
Toddler Alarm Clock: 6 Best Parent Picks
Eager to have your little one sleep longer? A toddler alarm clock is a great way to ensure that you...
What to Know About Free Range Parenting
The free range parenting movement is nothing new — but what exactly is it? Is it letting your kids get...
What’s the Best Car Option for a Three-Kid Family?
My husband and I are about to become outnumbered. We have two beautiful little girls at home, and I’m expecting...
7 Tips For Raising Twin Boys
Your twin boys are playmates, best friends and partners in crime. When boys come in pairs, you get double the...
7 Ways to Have Spoiled Kids
Spoiled kids are everywhere today. That’s not to say your children are brats or that they run around saying, “I...
Bathtime for Kids 101
Whether the child you’re caring for is 2 or 12, there are things to keep in mind come bath time....
How to Get Your Child to Sleep Through the Night
Amanda, a Manhattan mom, appears to have it all: Two cute little girls, a great husband and a job that...
10 Perks of Having Siblings Close in Age
Though it can certainly be a challenge to care for more than one young child at a time, there are...
7 Grandparenting Tips for Developing a Great Relationship
The relationship between a grandparent and grandchild is an important one. In fact, a study by the American Sociological Association...
Bonding With Stepchildren: 7 Tips For Building a Strong Relationship
Building a strong relationship with your stepchildren can be a bit like walking a tightrope. You need to find a...
Father-Daughter Relationship Tips
A solid father-daughter relationship is essential for the mental health and well-being of a little girl as she grows up....
Mother-Daughter Relationship: How to Build and Maintain a Great One
Though the love between you and your daughter is infinite, your relationship can be complicated. There are those amazing golden...
Mother-son relationship: Tips to build and maintain a great one
As a mom, you’re always getting advice on how to raise your kids. If you have a son, you might...
A Day in the Life of a Stay-at-Home Mom
There are some prejudices around the “easy” life of being a stay-at-home mom (or SAHM). I know, because I used...
How to Handle Your Kid’s First Crush
It’s hard enough to picture our babies in their first boyfriend/girlfriend relationships as teens, but what happens when your 5-year-old...
Snow Days: 9 Tips for Working From Home
Blizzards blow in but that doesn’t mean you have to blow off work when snow days close schools and daycare...
Are You an Elephant Mom?
An elephant mom is one of the many groups that parents can be classified as. Like their namesake in the...
13 Funny Parent Confessions You Will Relate To
When you discover you’re going to have a baby, your first parent confessions are the adorable promises you made to...
8 Funny (and Very Real) Date Night Fails
You’ve planned your night out down to the last detail. You’re ready to go when the babysitter arrives, but wait...
Where Do Babies Come From? The Best and Funniest Answers from Parents
Whether you have a baby in your belly or just a child with a budding curiosity, at some point your...
11 Times the Gilmore Girls Defined Mother and Daughter Relationship Goals
Ahhh, motherhood. What a beautiful, wonderful and sometimes (excruciatingly) painful experience. Nowhere is that more evident than in the wacky...
6 Hilarious Quotes About Giving Birth
After nine long months of worrying and wondering about your baby, you’ll finally get to meet your sweet little bundle...
7 Types of Parents and the Nannies They (Desperately) Need
You’re definitely a hands-on parent. One who loves crafts, helps with homework and volunteers to bake cookies for your kid’s...