Parenting

How what’s happening in Ukraine has changed my perspective on motherhood

“I hold my little one closer during these times, a privilege that stirs up the feelings of guilt, as I know many mothers don’t have the pleasure of doing this right now. The dishes can wait. The clothes that need to be folded can sit a bit longer.”

Eating disorders and tic disorders have increased dramatically among teen girls as a result of the pandemic, say CDC and AAP

But experts say social media may also be to blame. Here's what parents and caregivers need to know.

To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.

4 signs that your baby is getting enough milk

Plus how to know when it's time to ask for help.

Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

How to talk to your kids about body-image and positive self-talk

Loving yourself starts at a young age.

Meet the first FDA-approved video game to treat kids’ ADHD

68% of parents reported improvement in their child’s ADHD symptoms after 8 weeks of playing EndeavorRx.

The scientific reason why your toddler only loves mac and cheese

(…or hotdogs or yogurt or chicken nuggets.)

Plastic doesn’t belong in our kids’ school cafeterias. Here’s why

Almost all school cafeterias are still using plastic to serve food to children. It's time for a change.

I’m a diaper bag non-believer. Here’s what I use instead

This $28 Skip Hop diaper changing pad has totally replaced my need for a diaper bag

CDC and AAP just changed developmental milestone guidelines for the first time in decades

Here’s what parents need to know.

Olivia Munn is every mom struggling with breastfeeding: “I felt like my body was failing”

“Breastfeeding is good… and so is formula.”

Stopping the need to be needed: How to avoid codependency in parenting

Here's why detachment isn't necessarily a bad thing.

Hands down, this bounce house is the best thing I ever bought my 3 kids

I say the words "bounce house" and they start cheering.

As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.

6 reasons February babies are special

3. They're more likely to be artists.

These eco-friendly diapers make perfect gifts for mamas—and mother earth

Traditional disposable diapers take 500 years to decompose. 😲

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

How to tell when your baby should sleep in their own room, according to a sleep expert

Several factors should be considered in this decision, mama.

How to tell if your child has a feeding problem—and what to do next

Knowing what to look for can help you find the right solution, mama.