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My NICU experience shaped the way I parent—even three years later

Time is precious. I don't take time for granted. It's not a race to the next milestone.

Why I think it’s important to encourage kids to share

It is possible to be specific and respect boundaries while encouraging kids to share.

Hilary Duff gives a shoutout to working parents who “have to leave their kids in times that don’t feel natural”

The mom of three says she feels "weird" because she's at work and not able to be by her daughter's side while she's sick.

Here’s what many people don’t know about being a boy mom

But here’s what many people don’t know: Raising boys has more tender moments than outsiders realize. There are feelings, emotions, and compassion beyond the energetic and loud exterior.

Why saying “Just Breastfeed!” is harmful to mothers

Saying 'just breastfeed' furthers the misalignment between our expectations for breastfeeding and the realities of so many families’ experiences.

How Nike’s Training Club App and maternity clothing line is keeping me fit and comfortable during pregnancy

CDC ends quarantine recommendations for schools

If your child is exposed to Covid in a school setting, they can now stay in class.

How ‘lazy parenting’ can encourage kids be more independent

Lazy parenting—despite its misnomer of a name—taps into what parents and kids want and need.

European ‘crying baby ambulance’ offers much-needed help to exhausted parents of newborns

If you’ve ever felt like calling 911 when your baby won’t stop crying, you weren’t far off from reality.

To my husband: I might not say it enough, but thank you

We didn’t know what life would have in store for us when we said “I do” all those years ago.

5 signs your child is ready for a family pet

Pets can be a fun and healthy addition to a family, but only if everyone is ready for the responsibility.

Heavy metal toxins abound in homemade baby food, too, report finds

An upsetting new report shows that going the DIY route is no safer.

5 ways to help parents raise happy kids (that aren’t gifts)

Happiness is something that goes far beyond what you give your children—it lies in how you raise them.

To my child’s teacher: Thank you doesn’t seem enough

For all that you have done for my little boy as his class teacher, we have nothing but immense gratitude.

Dad threatened with arrest for holding his 2-year-old on his lap during Frontier flight

"The whole experience was beyond disheartening and handled very poorly."

6 back-to-school mental health tips for kids, from a pediatrician

Going back to school is stressful, but this kid-friendly toolkit can help.

This viral Little League moment is a brilliant display of empathy and healthy masculinity

This 12-year-old batter shows what sportsmanship looks like.

How to prep your child for starting preschool

Preparing for school isn’t just about packing books and buying stationery. It’s also about helping children with the emotional transition.

Mindy Kaling is totally unbothered by the endless speculation over who fathered her kids

Longtime fans have often wondered if BJ Novak is the dad to Kaling's two kiddos

Women fake orgasms to boost men’s masculinity, study shows

Women who make more money than their male partners are twice as likely to fake orgasms.