parenting advice

What I learned when I let my kids help around the house

It's hard, but letting your kids help around the house brings big benefits—for everyone.

No, you don’t HAVE to book a vacation during every school break

It's OK to stay home and take it easy.

My kids were feeding off my negative energy—and I knew it had to stop

Here's how I crafted an effective gratitude practice to feel more connected to my family.

Confessions of an overstimulated toddler mom

I’m an introvert parenting an extrovert child.

How to talk to kids about fentanyl—from parents who have experienced its devastation

After losing their son Charlie, Mary and Ed Ternan made it their mission to inform young people and their families about the dangers of fentanyl and, increasingly, other chemicals in the drug supply.

A case for retiring the birthday party goodie bag

I love to throw birthday parties but continue to wonder, are goodie bags really worth it for moms already stretched so thin?

5 productivity hacks to make you feel more energized and organized

Here are five productivity tips to help you move forward in your career—or at the very least, streamline your days so you’ll feel more energized and organized.

Kelly Clarkson says her kids wish ‘mommy and daddy were in the same house’

"My kids ask me all the time, 'So you don't love him anymore?'"

My daughter is 10—the average age children receive a smartphone

The Wait Until 8th founder shares her reasons for starting the pledge to delay smartphones until at least 13.

4 iPhone photography tips from a photographer mom

Taking better photos of your kids just got easier with these iPhone hacks.

Dr. Becky’s 5-second parenting tip goes viral because it’s as easy as it is effective

“This is going to have major payoff across the board.”

The one thing pregnant women forget to do: get excited

"But while my mind was busy turning over the possibilities of pitocin and episiotomies, I forgot to get excited."

The youth mental health crisis is improving—slightly, CDC says

Here are 6 ways parents can help.

How to talk to kids about periods: An age-by-age guide

Open and honest conversations about periods are essential for kids of all genders.

5 ways to support your toddler’s independent play

"Just like any other muscle, teaching your child to play independently takes time and opportunity to stretch in order for it to develop."

5 steps to protect more kids from gun violence, starting now

This is a problem that is not going away.

3 ways highly sensitive parents are making the world a better place

Being a highly sensitive parent can be challenging, but there's a lot of beauty, too.

7 ways to raise inclusive kids

While teaching kids about inclusivity may appear to be a daunting task, it doesn’t have to be.

14 bath safety tips for babies and kids of all ages

Are moldy bath toys actually an issue? How often do kids really need to bathe? A pediatrician weighs in on our biggest bath Qs.

It’s never too late to pursue higher education—even when you’re a mom

I was shocked at how having a baby pushed me to go for what I truly wanted—including getting my master's degree.