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,...
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to tell a parent you suspect their child may have different needs
As caregivers, we want to provide the best care for our charges. But what happens when you work with a...
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,...
My preschooler wants to know what we’re doing about climate change
“I want it to rain like this all the time,” he said. I looked at him in surprise. Tropical Storm...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Watch Lisa’s journey to becoming a professional nanny
Professional theater? Caring for children? Lisa didn’t have to choose — she’s combined her passions into a career helping kids...
7 ways I’m a better parent with my third kid
I’d be lying if I said my first-born didn’t get significantly more undivided attention from me when she was a...
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...
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...