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...
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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...
7 things to never say to your strong-willed child (and what to say instead)
Having a strong-willed child can be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, their seemingly relentless stubbornness...
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...
Hospitals that push breastfeeding may be doing more harm than good
If you’ve given birth in the past two decades, you’re likely familiar with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. This program, launched...
7 reasons going from 1 kid to 2 is the hardest transition
If I had to sum up, in a single word, what it’s like going from one kid to two, it...
Mom says she banned screens, and now her kids read all the time
For parents, screens can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they provide quick entertainment in a busy...
Finally, a debate question on child care: Here’s how candidates (and Twitter) responded
Despite the fact that there’s a child care crisis facing many families around the country, four presidential debates have been...
Parents spark debate with new blended last name for baby
Unique baby names are kind of the norm these days. It’s not uncommon to hear of kids named Abcde (pronounced...
Mom’s genius holiday wish list hack stops kids from begging for toys
As magical as the holiday season is, it can also be a stressful time for parents. The stores are stocked...
Listen up! Moms want to be in their family photos
Thanks to smartphones and photo apps, it’s easier than ever for parents to capture special moments with their kids. But...
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,...
Teacher shares hilarious texts from students assigned to care for ‘fake babies’
Being a parent is among the hardest jobs in the world, and what better way to teach that tough lesson...
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 defends son for punching a kid who was ‘tormenting and bullying him’
As parents, we try our best to teach our kids to be kind to others, to treat everyone as they’d...
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...
There’s no shame in having a C-section — even if you choose to have one
No two birth stories are alike. Some moms give birth at home while others go to the hospital. Different moms...
Mom’s photo of her ‘trashed’ back seat has the internet divided
One thing most parents struggle with after they have kids is trying to save the inside of their cars from...
A household employment glossary for families and caregivers
We know taxes can be intimidating for both families hiring caregivers and caregivers working in a family’s home. To help...
Mom says she’d choose her life over her child’s and is shamed for it
A mom on Reddit has opened up about the impossibly difficult choice she asked her husband to consider while planning...
Grade skipping: Is it the right choice for my child?
Stefanie LeJeunesse’s son was a first-grader in Mount Vernon, Washington, when she considered having him skip a grade. “He was...
America’s child care crisis gets much-deserved attention in January 2020 debate
It took five debates — and, eventually, a full panel of female moderators — to produce a single question about...
Inspiring photo project proves boys can be princesses, too
Few things capture kids’ imaginations quite like Disney princesses. From their sparkly gowns to their grand adventures, princesses embody so...
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...