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...
Child care
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...
Working for new parents? Follow these 6 tips
Starting a caregiving job for new parents can be exciting because you have a sweet bundle of joy to cuddle...
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...
Teacher gets brutally honest about why she’s quitting and it’s not for reasons you might think
It’s no secret that teachers have it rough, but the reasons for that probably aren’t what most parents expect. When...
6 challenges of being pregnant while parenting, plus tips for making it work
There’s nothing easy about being pregnant. And there’s nothing easy about parenting. Doing both at the same time? Well, some...
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 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...
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...
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...
‘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...
Transitioning from babysitter to nanny: What you need to know
If you have experience working as a babysitter for a family or several families, you may be looking to increase...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
You know you’re a babysitter if …
Whenever I find out that somebody I know is also a babysitter, I instantly feel bonded with them. When you’re...
Signs your toddler may be becoming a bully — and what to do about it
It can be hard to admit when your formerly sweet-natured baby begins exhibiting aggressive behavior as a toddler. Seeing your...
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...
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...
15 parents talk homework and how you’re never getting those 3 hours back
The good news is school’s back in session, and parents everywhere have a little more peace and quiet, as well...
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...