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...
Kids health & safety
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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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...
‘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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
10 ways to support your LGBTQ+ kid at family gatherings
Raising kids is tough work, in general. But if your child identifies in the LGBTQ+ community, it can bring...
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...
Pregnancy amplified my workaholic tendencies, but here’s how I learned to chill
When I first found out I was pregnant, I went into overdrive. Wanting to earn more money and prove myself,...
Looks like inclined baby sleepers are being canceled in a big way
Inclined sleepers for babies, like the Fisher-Price Rock ‘N Play and the Kids II Rocking Sleeper, used to be a...
Mom challenges ‘politeness’ after a stranger makes her daughter uncomfortable
Politeness is one of the first things many parents try to teach kids when they’re young. Children learn to say...
Grandma calls out parents who use grandparents as babysitters
In 2020, it’s not unusual for grandmas and grandpas to become babysitters and sometimes even full-time child care providers for...
Fed-up mom calls husband out for hiding in the bathroom when there’s parenting to do
It’s a running joke that men take a long time to use the bathroom, but one dad of twins is...
Meghan Markle is done being mom shamed — and we can’t blame her
For the past three years Meghan Markle has been taken to task about everything from her age and her upbringing...
Mom slams parents who don’t keep sick kids at home
Cold season is rough for parents. Kids can be like little germ factories that swap colds in the classroom, at...
Mom shares miscarriage with her 12-year-old to normalize pregnancy loss
Journalist and podcast host Paula Faris knows all too well how painful pregnancy loss can be. In a recent appearance...
Mom’s emotional post about stay-at-home parenthood is tough to read, but it’s also true
It’s not every day you see a mom crying on Facebook over how hard it is to stay home with...
New postpartum recovery ad is poignant and real — and major network refused to air it
It’s not until a woman gives birth that she typically learns about the unseen world of postpartum peri bottles, frozen...
The average parent hasn’t had a romantic night out in 3 years
When was the last time you and your partner got all dolled up and went out for a special night...
The US ranks lower than 38 countries when it comes to our kids’ well-being
The U.S. is one of the wealthiest countries in the world. When discussing our country, phrases like “the land of...
Mom wants to know if it’s normal for husband to never take care of their baby
If you’ve ever seen an episode of “I Love Lucy” or “Leave It to Beaver,” you know that parenting used...
How to talk to kids about coronavirus
Whether your child is afraid of getting their flu shot or has been coming down with one bug after the...
Is sharenting dangerous? What you should know before posting about your kids online again
Even before your child gets a phone of their own, there’s a good chance they already have an online presence,...
Can a baby or toddler have seasonal allergies?
If spring or fall is in the air and your little one is suddenly sneezing up a storm or rubbing...
Mom’s vegetable sticker hack is blowing parents’ minds
Picky eating is a common hurdle for most parents of young children. Many kids are reluctant to try new foods,...
13 parents give us a reason to laugh amid the coronavirus pandemic
It’s pretty shocking living in this new reality that is the coronavirus pandemic. Add being a parent to the mix, and...
What’s safe for families to do – and not – during the coronavirus outbreak?
Coronavirus vigilance is all of our new reality. Schools are closed, social distancing is our new way of life and...
School’s out for COVID-19: How parents are navigating the impending child care crisis
Parents are accustomed to school and day care closures due to blizzards and other extreme weather events, but trying to...
Social distancing: What exactly does that mean and how does it work?
As the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreads throughout the U.S. and elsewhere, health officials are asking everyone to practice...