parenting advice

When depression makes you feel like an awful parent

"Depression looks different from person to person, just like parenting styles differ from parent to parent."

3 lessons I’ve learned raising 3 sets of twins

A mom of seven shares how she manages stress and stays present for each of her children.

If you love ‘fiver parties’, you’ll really love this alternative to a no-gift birthday party

We’ve been doing giving parties in our family for several years now and they are downright magical.

Dr. Harvey Karp’s secrets to sleep training a toddler

6 expert-approved methods to help your child—and you—get a good night’s sleep.

Motherhood is filling your cup—and draining it at the same time

Two steps forward, one step back. But always in motion.

Don’t know where to start with your baby registry? The best advice for new parents

Tips to make this experience fun, not overwhelming!

My daughter and I both have a disability—and I still struggle with ableism

Her disabilities are not anyone’s inspiration. And while her job is not to teach others, she has unintendedly moved me to accept my own disability.

How to talk to kids about active shooter drills

An age-appropriate guide to talk to kids about shooter drills

Breastfeeding isn’t free, but kindness is

Breastfeeding is not free, but kindness can be.

6 things parents can do in the aftermath of a school shooting

In our power as parents and as citizens of this country, there is action we can take even when it feels helpless.

3 tips for raising children who advocate for themselves 

Identifying age-appropriate ways for our children to advocate for themselves is just as important as potty training, reading, sharing and even driving safely later in life.

To the mom raising a child with a rare disease—I see you

You are not alone. None of this is your fault, and there are people out there who can relate to what you are going through.

Should I nurse my baby to sleep? It depends, a sleep consultant says

"With time and consistency, you and your family will be getting the much-needed rest you’ve been searching for."

Nicole Phelps on raising resilient kids—’It’s giving yourself grace’

Along with husband, Michael Phelps, and their foundation, they are helping parents everywhere with their new video series

To the dads without fathers on Father’s Day

If you are fathering without your father, never forget that your children are blessed to have you. They are your reason. And you have a monumental role in shaping them into kind and respectable humans.

I refuse to be a martyr for motherhood

I refuse to prioritize the sacrifices of motherhood over the joys. And there are so many joys.

America runs on mothers’ sacrifice—and it’s not OK

For too long mothers have been asked to nurture in a society that does not nurture us back.

PSA: No, you cannot touch my baby without my permission

Babies—as adorable as they are—are not public property.

10 books for parenting toddlers that you need on your shelf for this big phase

From meltdowns to methods for potty training, toddler parenting requires all hands on deck and all the help you can get.

I’m sick of nagging my kids to do their chores—5 things I’m trying instead

Nagging my kids to do their chores makes me feel like I'm failing. Like I must be doing something wrong.