If you’re the parent of a colicky baby, yes, you need extra support
Jenna Fletcher’s now-3-month-old son was diagnosed with colic at 8 weeks old. “I already was dealing with postpartum depression after...
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The 5 biggest decisions you’ll make as a parent in Year 2
Congratulations, you’ve survived your first year of parenting! You figured out how to feed your infant and somehow got some...
How I chose the right child care for my family
Prior to full-time parenting, I had a vision of life as a stay-at-home mom: I’d effortlessly balance housework and child...
5 warning signs your kid is overscheduled
Scheduling your child in extracurricular activities, such as sports, music lessons or art classes, has numerous benefits, such as helping...
Parents confess: The parent I thought I’d be vs. the parent I really am
Prior to parenting, I had it all figured out — or so I thought. I’d breastfeed exclusively until my child...
8 babysitting tips I learned the hard way (so you don’t have to)
I’ve been babysitting for several years now, and there have been many ups and downs. Sometimes situations come up that...
6 confessions of ‘mom guilt’ and expert advice to change this thinking
Since picking my son up from our babysitter and putting him down for bed, I can name at least a...
The viral breast pumping hack that moms can’t get enough of
Parents all over Facebook are loving this mom and lactation consultant’s brilliantly simple tip for increasing breast milk output and taking...
Mom asks for help managing the mental load and the internet delivers
The mental load — the unseen stress and emotional labor that often falls on women — isn’t a new concept...
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....
The 12 best parenting tweets of the week
When you’re parenting young kids — particularly over summer break — laughing is crucial. Thankfully, the moms and dads of Twitter...
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 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 a Minneapolis suburb, with 2 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
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...
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...
23 photos of celebrity moms living that breastfeeding life
It’s their Instagram accounts and they’ll do what they want to — and that includes posting breastfeeding photos and selfies,...
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...
Everything I know about life I learned from kids I’ve babysat
Over my years of babysitting, I’ve learned a lot about how to be a good babysitter. With each kid and...
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...
The 21 best celebrity kids’ Halloween costumes of all time
They’re fun. They’re outgoing. And let’s be honest, they’re about as theatrical as it gets, so of course celebrities dress...
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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
Why I’m glad my teenager still trick-or-treats — and why every house should welcome older kids on Halloween
If I’m honest, I thought trick-or-treating would have lost its luster by now. I assumed we’d be spending the teen...
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...
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...
8 common misconceptions about nannies that need to go
As a nanny, or even a day care worker or babysitter, you put in the work. You take care...
15 ways youth sports are absolutely awesome and truly terrible, according to parents
Don’t get us wrong. Youth sports are great. They build character, teach sportsmanship and show the incredible benefits of physical...
7 in 10 parents knowingly send a sick child to school, according to a new poll
With a new school year comes renewed fears of germs swirling around classrooms and being passed from kid to kid,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The 10 best states to be a nanny or babysitter
Care.com’s first survey of child care providers asked more than 4,000 nannies and babysitters about their wages, benefits, career paths...
Saying goodbye to Thomas the Train
One of the first tantrums my son ever threw was over Thomas the Train. I remember it vividly, because, if...