parenting

Teacher pulls mom aside after school—what her son said left her speechless

TikTok creator Aurora McCausland (@auroramccausland), whose recent video has parents everywhere simultaneously cringing and cackling.

Mom dreads leaving her baby for work each morning—what Grandpa does next is melting hearts

For Sarah Lorsung Tvrdik, 40, her father’s quiet act of love has made all the difference in that painful transition.

The emotional part of maternity leave no one prepares you for

There’s one crucial part of maternity leave prep that often gets overlooked: your mindset. How you are thinking about your parental leave directly affects your feelings about it.

We’re the first generation raising kids born with screens in their hands—what new research says about their mental health

Turns out, smartphone ownership might not be the doom spiral we’ve all been warned about—in fact, it might actually help our kids thrive.

Confessions of a pile-maker mom: How clutter is breaking me

Bekah Martinez's video about "little piles" showed up on my feed recently.

Brooke Shields made me realize: Getting to know our kids as adults is parenting’s greatest gift

What Shields so brilliantly articulated was this need for a "reintroduction period" with our adult children.

Why one MMR dose isn’t enough: a pediatrician clears up measles vaccine myths

Measles cases are making a comeback in the U.S., with outbreaks in multiple states. Measles is one of the most contagious viruses out there.

‘It’s her world, we’re just living in it’—even brands can’t get enough of this toddler’s iconic shoe moment

A now-viral video of her daughter proudly selecting her footwear before an outing.

Mom swaps modern cartoons for ’90s TV—her toddler’s reaction stunned her

Introducing her toddler to 90s cartoons led to not only better behavior but also improved sleep.

Every new mom deserves a mom friend like this—and 12 million viewers agree

A heartwarming TikTok from @ustheremingtons with almost 12.4 million views shows a mom stepping in to give her new mom friend a much-needed break

Worried your kids are acting entitled? Dr. Becky says this 1 simple shift can change everything

“Entitlement is the accumulated experience of feeling frustrated and then having someone else give you immediate success.”

Emily Oster’s ‘gel’ moment: a parenting mantra for depleted moms

"We need to pause. We need to repeat ourselves and then make decisions later.”

Dad realizes his baby’s nap lasted only 28 minutes—and his face says it all

But why do babies take such short naps? And more importantly, what can you actually do about it?

Mom tries to put her ‘FOMO baby’ to sleep—but his reaction is next level

According to pediatric sleep experts, babies experience FOMO (fear of missing out) because they’re naturally curious

Texts between postpartum moms go viral—because no one talks about this enough

“When he first latches I literally have to bite down on something to keep from crying.”

This mom changed her baby’s name at 18 months—and she’s not alone

9% of moms have experienced regret over the name they chose for their child.

This toddler laundry hack is dividing parents—genius or too much too soon?

The video has racked up over 66.7 million views, with many calling it “genius.”

Panda parenting: The lazy-sounding approach that actually works

Give kids freedom, let them problem-solve, and only step in when truly needed.

New research finds you probably have a ‘favorite’ child—here’s why that’s OK

Not because we love them more or less, but because we’re human.

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.