Parenting Tips

Attachment Parenting Can Form Close Bonds, but Experts Say It's Not Perfect

03/08/2024

Attachment Parenting Can Form Close Bonds, but Experts Say It's Not Perfect

Most parents form tight bonds with their children from the moment they're born, but some styles of parenting foster that closeness more than others.

"Sharenting" May Be Common, but How Does It Affect Kids?

03/08/2024

"Sharenting" May Be Common, but How Does It Affect Kids?

Parenting in today's digital-first, social media world comes with unique challenges that generations before us didn't have to navigate.

Authoritative Parenting Is Considered the Gold Standard in Child-Rearing — Experts Explain Why

02/22/2024

Authoritative Parenting Is Considered the Gold Standard in Child-Rearing — Experts Explain Why

There are plenty of parenting styles out there, and the right one for you ultimately depends on your personal preferences and your family.

Is Free-Range Parenting For You? Experts Assess the Relaxed Approach

02/20/2024

Is Free-Range Parenting For You? Experts Assess the Relaxed Approach

Finding the right parenting style is a delicate matter.

Tiger Parenting Can Create High Achievers, but at What Cost?

01/18/2024

Tiger Parenting Can Create High Achievers, but at What Cost?

It's been over a decade now since tiger parenting became a parenting buzzword with the release of Amy Chua's book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" in 2011.

Is Helicopter Parenting That Bad? Experts Break Down the Benefits and Drawbacks

01/18/2024

Is Helicopter Parenting That Bad? Experts Break Down the Benefits and Drawbacks

Nobody outside of select Instagram influencers ever claimed that parenting is easy, and every family has to find their own way.

Parent Coaches Are on the Rise. Should You Hire One?

01/16/2024

Parent Coaches Are on the Rise. Should You Hire One?

Toddlers aren't the only ones who have tantrums.

14 Fun Activities to Get Your Toddlers in the Holiday Spirit

12/04/2023

14 Fun Activities to Get Your Toddlers in the Holiday Spirit

Shiny bows, colorful ribbons, and sparkling gift wrap make presents look so magical during the holiday season.

Hear Me Out: Potty Training Actually Brought My Family Closer Together

11/27/2023

Hear Me Out: Potty Training Actually Brought My Family Closer Together

Long before I ever had a kid, and even before I seriously considered going on this parenthood journey, the idea of potty training loomed in my mind like a messy, stinky bridge that I never wanted to cross.

Are European Baby Formulas Really Better Than Ones Made in the US?

11/22/2023

Are European Baby Formulas Really Better Than Ones Made in the US?

I live my life by the Reddit Click Theory (something I just now invented on the spot), which states: the number of clicks it takes to get to a piece of information on Reddit is directly correlated with its status as a conspiracy theory.

Why Your Toddler Is Too Young For Candy Canes, According to Doctors

11/20/2023

Why Your Toddler Is Too Young For Candy Canes, According to Doctors

The iconic red and white peppermint candy is a holiday staple, but is it safe for your toddler?

Always Tip the Babysitter, and 29 Other Unspoken Parenting Rules to Live By

11/17/2023

Always Tip the Babysitter, and 29 Other Unspoken Parenting Rules to Live By

Whether you follow an authoritative or gentle parenting style or something in between, there are many unofficial, unwritten rules that every parent tries to adhere to.