Parenting

Over 300,000 of Mushie’s popular pacifiers recalled due to choking hazard

The FRIGG pacifiers could pose a serious choking hazard.

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

How to talk to kids about cancer treatment at any age

This story originally appeared on Children’s Cancer Research Fund. When communicating with your…

The parents’ guide to creating a will

If your family doesn't have this important legal document in place yet, check out our guide.

You don’t know what love is before you have kids

I never knew that I could love someone so much before having kids.

I’m a divorced mom, but don’t tell me my kids live in a ‘broken home’

I'm proud of the home I've made for my children, because let me tell you, single motherhood isn't easy.

Actually, please *do* let your kids play with their food

Here’s how to make food fun again.

Dear middle child: You fill a special spot in my heart

Please know that I see you, my little love, even on those days when my eyes are drawn to your brother or sister because they are a little more vocal, or require my immediate attention.

A NICU nurse’s guide to caring for a NICU baby

Looking for a NICU guide? Having been a NICU nurse for 15 years, I’ve learned a thing or two about caring for NICU parents, too.

My daughter has entered the tween years—and I’m not ready.

Parent-free outings, cell phones & social media are headed my way, and all I want to do is stop time.

How to get your family—even little kids!— to start volunteering

An age-by-age guide for appropriate activities, plus of ideas to give back.

Breastfeeding helped me love and appreciate my body—finally

What once crippled me, now empowers me.

An age-appropriate guide for how to talk to your kids about school shootings

As with any difficult topic, listening is important, too.

A little praise helps toddlers brush their teeth for longer, study finds

Turns out, those toothbrushing battles can build persistence.

Black breastfeeding resources from moms who’ve been there, done that

What better way to prepare for breastfeeding than to ask women who have already done it?

Single moms are not synonymous with struggle

The long-standing history of shaming single moms is steeped in patriarchy and government failure, not reality.

Sleep deprived? You aren’t alone—but these baby sleep tips & tricks can help

Maximizing moments of shut-eye should be a priority.

22 babyproofing products to protect your little one in every room of the house

Plus the yard!

‘Divide and conquer’ works for us—and this unisex diaper bag makes it easy

No matter what, we're on the same team.

I’m not worried about giving my kids ‘the perfect’ gift this year

It's for their benefit and mine, too.