Parenting
From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.
New statistics show kids are being sexually assaulted by people they meet on social media
"It is our experience that in cases of acquaintance sexual assault, social media plays a significant role."
Rumer Willis shamed for breastfeeding her 17-month-old daughter
Most of the commentary (frustratingly!) came from fellow women and moms, proving we still need to do more to normalize breastfeeding.
How to improve your child’s news IQ
Kids are curious, the world is fascinating, and knowledge is power—and children really want to know what’s going on.
TikTok mom goes viral for sharing the truth behind ‘strawberry’ breast milk
People in the comments section were shocked that breastmilk can be bloody.
What’s it like being a ‘boy mom’? All the things I wish I had known
From wondering how many times is one too many for your son to bump his head in a day to getting an empty tin popcorn bucket slammed onto your head—raising boys is exhausting and fun and extremely unpredictable.
The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers
At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.
Study shows parents who teach kids to shoot guns are less likely to store them safely
"Some parents may believe that modeling responsible firearm use negates the need for secure storage."
The way we raise boys impacts everyone—so it is everyone’s responsibility
The nature vs. nurture debate is strong when it comes to raising boys.
5 tips on teaching kids to stand up for themselves, according to a child psychologist
Building social confidence, one day at a time.
Mom says her tween daughter is bullying other kids over their clothes—so she’s asking for advice
It seems her daughter’s bully behavior is an effort to impress her friends.
How did sleepovers become the latest battleground for parents?
While the great debate has many questioning if they are safe or harmful, it seems like more parents are opting for the no sleepover rule.
Almost 1/3 of parents say school emails are more stressful than their work inbox
According to the survey, the average parent receives around four emails a day related to their children, their school, and extracurricular activities.
If you’re being told to ‘watch and wait’ on your child’s health issues, here’s what you can do
Every parent deserves access to expert insights into the needs of their child, just as every child deserves access to the help they need to thrive.
Sleep training is still the hardest part of parenting for me
It’s the one thing that overwhelms me and brings me to the point of tears at times.
I defended my child—even though he might have been wrong
Perhaps an antidote to duress is someone in your corner, who believes you no matter what, and then takes you for ice cream? I certainly think so.
My kids are grown. But here’s what I’d do differently after reading ‘The Anxious Generation’ by Jonathan Haidt
Parenting is one of those jobs where you don’t get a do-over, but that hasn’t stopped me from thinking about all the things I’d change if I could.
Pumping can help extend the overall breastfeeding time of an infant, new study shows
This new study could point to help for parents struggling with lactation cessation.
I actually love raising Sephora tweens
Many of us are here with our daughters at this playground for discovery, curiosity, creativity, joy and individuality. Because at its core, beauty and self-acceptance are truly ageless.
10 casual questions to ask when reading books with your kids
Fostering reading comprehension doesn’t have to be formal.