Rachel Gorton Mitchell

As the cost of child care now averages over $11,000 per year per child—double that in some cities—most American households can’t survive on a single income.

"There I was, bawling, and he was laughing, and it actually was pretty funny."

What makes this moment even more heartwarming isn't just the pint-sized performer's gusto—it's the thunderous support from her schoolmates, parents, and teachers.

researchers are exploring ways to predict risk earlier. A newly launched at-home blood test, Encompass™.

Rachel Gorton Mitchell is a certified pediatric and maternity sleep consultant and…

The real issue isn’t Disney. It’s the bigger cultural myth: that good parenting means making every moment magical. And “magic,” these days, is looking increasingly expensive.

Meet Maycember: the term exhausted moms are circulating online to name the very real chaos that descends as the school year ends.

In a new study released by HarperCollins UK and Farshore in December 2024, fewer than half of parents with children aged 0–13 say reading aloud is “fun for me.”

Wells stride into a Chick-fil-A solo mission-style—no parent, no phone, and no GPS tracker clipped to his hoodie.

Instead of curated toy bins and color-coded schedules, this home bursts with lived-in joy.

Always striving for balance–and trying (and failing) to get them to eat the crust.

hether you're expecting your own little bundle of joy, helping a friend brainstorm, or simply curious about current naming trends, this list has something charming for everyone.

Dr. Kisha Davis is a family physician, public health leader, and mom of three who knows firsthand what it’s like to sit on both sides of the exam room.

Modern parents are consciously rewriting the script.

“All of my friends who have kids are in hell,” she said. “I don’t know anyone who’s happy and has children at this age... anyone who has light in their eyes.”

"Today, if parents don't take the lead on this, then friends, romantic partners and Google will be there their informants—and Google does not know your child."