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Mom turns 3-year-old’s tantrum into a valuable lesson on emotional regulation 

Meltdowns are as inevitable as sleepless nights, but practicing co-regulation skills can help you get through them.

I don’t want to be a helicopter parent—but parenting today makes it hard to let go

The truth is, "helicoptering" comes easy to me, even when I know it's good for my children to work hard, face obstacles, and experience the pride of genuine achievement.

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The problem with ‘gentle parenting?’ It’s not always gentle on mothers

At first blush, gentle parenting seems like the gold star for parenting. But there is another side to the gentle parenting movement that doesn’t often get discussed.

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How did sleepovers become the latest battleground for parents?

While the great debate has many questioning if they are safe or harmful, it seems like more parents are opting for the no sleepover rule.

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Yes, my 2-year-old does chores

I’m teaching her responsibility all with the goal of ultimately showing her that families (and communities) work best when everyone does their part.

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Dear Google Calendar: This is NOT a healthy relationship

Not to sound melodramatic, but you’re my agenda angel. My daybook dream.

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Unpopular opinion: I use AI to help me parent 

The uncertainty of how artificial intelligence might impact our future has made…

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Why waiting to find out your baby’s sex can be (surprise!) awesome

Not finding out your baby's gender is an act of supreme trust that all will be well—and that ultimately you will have what you are meant to have.

emotional mother holding twins

What would you do for your kids?

The lengths to which I would go to protect my children are limitless.

happy mom pushing toddler on swings

The happiest kids in the world have social safety nets

I wanted to know why Dutch children like Louie and Morris are often cited as being the happiest in the world.

Cool parenting rule

This “no questions asked” parenting rule is truly top-tier

"What was the coolest rule your parents had growing up?"

Infant with pierced ears

This mom’s AITA post about ear piercing will have you floored

This mom is clearly NTA, and everyone on the Reddit thread agreed.

family hugging at home parenting values

Here’s how to uncover your parenting values to raise good humans

In an excerpt from her new book, “The 5 Principles of Parenting,” Dr. Aliza Pressman shares that raising good humans starts with defining your own answer to the question: What makes a good human?

sittervising parents sitting on couch watching son and daughter play with blocks

‘Sittervising’ is the latest parenting trend because it’s freaking genius

Coined by Susan Allison, M. Ed, founder of the Busy Toddler Instagram account, “sittervising” is supportive of children and parents.

toddler and mom sitting together talking gentle parenting myths

Gentle parenting isn’t actually a new concept

An expert dispels the myths around the latest trendy parenting style.

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Mom of four explains why some men aren’t prepared for modern fatherhood in viral video

“Men love the idea of a house and a wife and kids, but they were not prepared for the amount of work that it takes to actually have all those things.”

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