The New Year season (and really any time of year) tends to be rife with direct and indirect negative messaging…
Parents are facing challenges on all fronts these days — from skyrocketing costs ahead of the upcoming holidays to surging…
This story was originally published by The 19th. In Minnesota, a pregnant letter carrier said she had to use sick…
It’s tempting to think that once kids have “made it” to college, they’ll be just fine. However, while starting college…
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Navigating a pregnancy in the workplace can be fraught — and there are lots of variables at play that can…
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Parental burnout is a very real danger, and can have lasting physical and psychological consequences for the whole family. Moms,…
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Peer pressure is among every parent’s worst nightmares. But while it might feel like it’s out of your control, there…
It’s a fact: Most teens/preteens are going to experiment with relationships and sexuality at some point soon. So rather than…
Is your kid old enough now that they’d just roll their eyes if you tried to suggest something like, “Let’s…
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Now more than ever, everyone can use a “mental health day,” even kids (or maybe especially kids)! Not only is…
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So many of us are reeling right now after years of political unrest, division, and endless months of pandemic restrictions.…
One of our biggest jobs as parents is to encourage our kids as they learn to navigate the world. Yes,…
One of parents’ main concerns throughout this pandemic has been the mental and physical health of their children. Will there…
Self-care is a term in heavy rotation right now as most of us hunker down with our families during this…
At the University of California, Berkeley, a new class on “adulting” is so popular that it’s turning students away. The…
Many teens may appear to spend an inordinate amount of time on their phones and using social media, but that…
Most parents would assume that kids who perform chores on a regular basis probably have a great sense of self-control,…
If you’ve ever rocked a crying baby at 3 A.M. or crawled slowly out of your toddler’s bedroom only to…
No one can argue with the fact that bringing a new baby into your home is a life-changing event. Most…
Suicide attempts have declined among teens overall, with the major exception of black teens, found a study based on nationwide…
Divorce isn’t easy on anyone, especially children, but with enough emotional support, children tend to fare way better. A recent…
Sesame Street has done an excellent job of tackling tough subjects over the years. From creating their first homeless character…
A new scientific study recently released in JAMA Pediatrics identified seven specific positive childhood experiences that are linked to a…
Sleep issues are common among infants, and by extension, many new parents don’t get nearly enough sleep either. According to…
If you have or know a child with autism spectrum disorder — or autism, as it’s more commonly known —…
If you’ve ever wished you could take a mental health day from work (or life in general), soon your kids…
As parents, we teach our children to love themselves. We don’t want them to compare themselves to unrealistic images they…
It’s no surprise that parenting is stressful—the constant responsibility and resulting parental burnout are well documented. What has some people…
Parenting is an extremely rewarding job, but it’s also one that never stops. From the 2 A.M. feedings of infancy…