Parenting

A mom donated her uterus to help another woman carry a baby—now they’ve met the child they made possible

Sara had donated her uterus so that Emma, who was born without one, could experience pregnancy.

Going on a cruise this summer? 7 safety tips every parent should know before setting sail

The best time to talk about cruise rules? Before the ocean is involved.

How to talk to your kids about the floods in Texas

"The other thing that parents can do is talk about their own feelings in a calm and appropriate way.”

How screen time affects sleep—and why it matters for your child’s mental health

You want your child to unwind. You want to avoid a meltdown. But you also want them to get the sleep they need.

Mom checks baby monitor—and sees a crib moment she’ll never forget

Arlia climbs into the crib, settles in beside her seven-month-old sister, and instinctively pulls a small blanket over them both.

Mom and dad talk behind their toddler’s back—her reaction is unforgettable

What they’re doing is part of a growing parenting trend known as “positive gossip”—speaking praise about your child as if they’re not listening, even though they definitely are.

Peg Perego recalls 3-in-1 baby chair over suffocation risk—here’s what to do

There have been no injuries or incidents reported.

Evenflo car seat recall affects over 36,000 Titan 65 units—what parents need to know

The recall affects Evenflo Titan 65 car seats with model number 3712198, manufactured between March 17, 2025 and May 1, 2025.

Dad’s $61k “salary” shows just how undervalued parenting still is

The Father’s Day Index makes a critical point: if a caregiving parent were to suddenly be absent, the cost of replacing their labor is steep.

Parenting in a heatwave: how to keep your kids safe during this week’s record-breaking temps

Let this heatwave serve as a cue: stop, look, and lock—every single time.

How parents can prevent child drownings in 2025—What the evidence says

According to the CDC, in 2024, drowning remains the leading cause of death from unintentional injury among children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S.

Only 1 in 5 parents give teens space on vacation—experts say it could hold them back

64% of parents said they’re confident their teens would follow rules if given more freedom. The bigger fear? Safety.

This mom centered her wedding on her autistic daughter—and the result is changing how families think about milestones

Instead of shaping her wedding around tradition, Jodie shaped it around Sofia. She imagined a day where her daughter would feel calm, included, and loved.

Nurse gets ready to draw blood—what this 5-year-old says through tears leaves viewers in awe

Reece’s courage shines brighter when you understand the journey behind it. At just three years old, he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL).

Divorced parents made one surprising choice—and their kids never had to pack a bag again

“In divorce, we decided to keep the kids in the house and have the parents switch back and forth,” Susan says.

Bugaboo recalls 18,000 high chairs after injury reports—how to keep your baby safe

The company has received 22 reports of the legs detaching, including 13 reports of minor injuries.

 This viral post says it’s okay for moms to sit at the playground — here’s why it struck a nerve

A lot of moms—especially those raising toddlers, juggling multiple kids, or just quietly trying to hold it together—felt deeply seen by that “no.”

Meet the toddler keeping perfect rhythm and singing in pitch—before he can even speak in full sentences

Seasoned musicians have chimed in, marveling at his rhythm, control, and melodic accuracy. Some have even called him a prodigy.

Why experts are warning parents about tween skincare routines—and what to watch for

These routines often include multiple “active” ingredients—like exfoliating acids, retinoids, and fragrances—that can irritate or even permanently sensitize young skin.

​​This dad made his baby “apologize” to every passenger after an 8-hour flight

Dressed in all pink and grinning like she didn’t just maybe scream for half the flight, Ava faces the line of passengers deplaning from their London to Atlanta journey.