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Parenting

From feeding to milestones to parenting styles, our expert-guided parenting section dives into tips, tricks and research to support modern mamas.

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‘How entitled could you be?’ TikTok video on stay-at-home moms goes viral

But plot twist: this video isn’t calling out SAHMs—it’s coming for the husbands who think their paycheck makes them the sole “provider.”

Updated Feb. 07, 2025
TikTok gentle parenting: A mom comforting her crying daughter

This video shows how gentle parenting can heal your inner child

A TikTok video showing a mom calmly guiding her toddler through big emotions has exploded online, racking up 4.7 million views in a single day.

Updated Feb. 06, 2025
Water beads

New study sounds alarm on water bead dangers—what parents need to know

The risk of water beads goes beyond simple choking hazards.

Updated Feb. 05, 2025
Parents managing their budget

How rising tariffs could impact family budgets—and 5 ways to stay ahead

The Trump administration has recently announced new tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
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Infant mortality rates are dropping, but sleep-related deaths are rising

Sudden unexpected infant death (SUID) rates increased by nearly 12% between 2020 and 2022.

Updated Jan. 31, 2025
A mother talking to her child about the DC

How to talk to kids about the DC plane crash with compassion and reassurance

When a tragedy like yesterday’s DC plane crash happens, it can feel overwhelming—especially for children.

Updated Jan. 30, 2025
A military mom hugging her son

Military moms finally get the mental health support they deserve 

Frequent deployments where you’re saying goodbye to your spouse for months (or even years), endless moves, juggling kids far from family, and making impossible career sacrifices.

Updated Jan. 16, 2025
Ms. Rachel Potty Training

Ms. Rachel shares three “Ps” for potty training: Practice, Patience and Play!

Learning to use the potty is an important milestone for children and a very personal one that’s different for every child and their family.

Updated Jan. 15, 2025
Parents holding their kids

Protect your family from wildfire smoke: What parents and pregnant people need to know

While most research has focused on general air pollution, emerging studies indicate that wildfire smoke can have similar health effects.

Updated Jan. 14, 2025
Disaster 'go' bag

Why every family needs an emergency go bag: Tips to stay prepared

The annual number of natural disasters worldwide has quadrupled since the 1970s.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
A child in daycare

Tennessee’s child care costs just passed college tuition—and it’s happening nationwide 

It’s official: child care costs are out of control, and families are drowning.

Updated Jan. 13, 2025
Chicago adoption: An image of a woman with her son

Chicago man reunites with long-lost mother after adoption and helps keep her bakery alive

“It’s the most joyful story and time in my life,” Lindsey told ABC News. “In my senior years, all of this has come together.”

Updated Jan. 10, 2025
Baby eating formula

FDA sets new limits on lead in baby food—what parents need to know

This new update aims to reduce lead exposure in young children.

Updated Feb. 17, 2025
California wildfires: An image of trees burning

How to talk to your kids about wildfires

Whether your child is seeing smoky skies or hearing about fires on the news, they’re likely to have big questions—and it’s okay if you don’t have all the answers.

Updated Mar. 05, 2025
Images of a dad speaking about how to handle a bully

Why this dad refused to punish his son for bullying—and what he did instead

Instead of dictating how his son should make amends, Forseth empowered Lincoln to figure out how to make things right.

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
Viral TikTok: Three side-by-side images of a retired teacher explaining the biggest parenting mistake she saw during her career

A retired teacher shares the biggest parenting mistake she saw throughout her career

“Kids are fun. You’ve got to enjoy them. They wanted them to be something that — most of us aren’t..."

Updated Jan. 07, 2025
parenting safe word

Why every parent needs a “safe word” to tap out—before they snap

Fatherhood coach Locke Haman explains why parenting safe words might just be a game-changer for overwhelmed parents.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025

This mom’s son befriended a coffee shop stranger—and it’s the sweetest thing you’ll see today

POV: You lost your dad 10 years ago so your son doesn’t have a grandpa...but he loves the man you see at coffee every morning.

Updated Jan. 03, 2025
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