Raising Kids

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NEW YEAR

Maybe We Can Be Mothers And Still Feel Free

I’m only realizing now how deeply the pandemic colored my perspective on parenting.

by Kathleen Donahoe
children are coloring a big white paper, they are in kindergarten and they are happy
GRIEF

I Learned As A Kid To Hide My Tears. Now I Teach Young People How To Be Sad

BOOKS

What If I Wanted To Be A Stay-At-Home Mom For Existential Reasons?

SURVEILLANCE

The Parents Who Refuse To Track Their Kids

The Invisible & Emotional (& Deeply Sentimental) Labor of Kids Clothes

I Learned As A Kid To Hide My Tears. Now I Teach Young People How To Be Sad

Let’s Abolish The Phrase “Picky Eater”

Moms Are Worried About Their Sons Post-Election, Too

Against Lockdown Drills

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My Baby's Scowl Made Him A Local Celebrity. Turns Out, He Got It From Me

My baby became a local celebrity for his dubious scowl — turns out, he got it from me.

by Maggie Lange

Do Babies With RSV Sleep Longer? It’s All About Keeping Them Comfortable

by Jana Pollack

So Your Preschooler Has RSV & You're Worried About Your Newborn. Here's What Pediatricians Suggest.

by Liz Narins

For The Love Of God, Please Be Cool With My Picky Eater On Thanksgiving

Don’t — I repeat, don’t — ask him if he wants to try anything.

by Katie McPherson

I Breastfed My Daughter For 2 Years As An Act Of Resistance

by L'Oreal Thompson Payton

Gabby’s Dollhouse Has A New YouTube Companion Series With Celebrity Guests

by Julie Sprankles

This CoComelon Learning App Might Just Save You On Your Next Road Trip

But I’m sorry, the songs will still get stuck in your head.

by Samantha Darby

The Secret To An Actual Vacation With Kids Is To Go With Another Family

by Samantha Darby

31 Slumber Party Activities That Will Remind You Of Your Own Childhood

by Samantha Darby

Kids Need More Freedom. Here Are 25 Ways To Give It To Them.

Because we all know we’re supposed to foster our kids’ independence, but sometimes it’s easier said than done.

by Evie Ebert, Anna Maltby, L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Kat Stoeffel

The Secret To An Actual Vacation With Kids Is To Go With Another Family

by Samantha Darby

31 Slumber Party Activities That Will Remind You Of Your Own Childhood

by Samantha Darby
S.O.S.

My Love-Hate Relationship With Lovevery

by Megan Alpert

I thought I knew how to play with a baby, but maybe I didn’t. Maybe I needed this play mat? I certainly wanted it very badly.

RESTING BABY FACE

My Baby's Scowl Made Him A Local Celebrity. Turns Out, He Got It From Me

by Maggie Lange

My baby became a local celebrity for his dubious scowl — turns out, he got it from me.

Parenting

Do Babies With RSV Sleep Longer? It’s All About Keeping Them Comfortable

by Jana Pollack

“When you’re sick, rest is best” isn’t just a Daniel Tiger lyric.

'tis the season

For The Love Of God, Please Be Cool With My Picky Eater On Thanksgiving

by Katie McPherson

Don’t — I repeat, don’t — ask him if he wants to try anything.

Parenting

So Your Preschooler Has RSV & You're Worried About Your Newborn. Here's What Pediatricians Suggest.

by Liz Narins

A doctor on how to approach your worst fear, practically speaking.

Parenting

I Breastfed My Daughter For 2 Years As An Act Of Resistance

by L'Oreal Thompson Payton

I’m not sure where the narrative that Black women don’t breastfeed began, but I was on a mission to prove everyone wrong.

Parenting

Who Would Send Their Newborn To A Chiropractor?

by Katie McPherson

Baby back-cracking is all over social media now. And pediatricians are concerned.

Cat-tastic News

Gabby’s Dollhouse Has A New YouTube Companion Series With Celebrity Guests

by Julie Sprankles

Gabby & Friends starts off strong with Melanie Lynskey!

Exclusive

Sirius XM Launches Disney Jr Radio

by Jamie Kenney

Car rides just got a bit more pleasant....

Parenting

Kids Need More Freedom. Here Are 25 Ways To Give It To Them.

by Evie Ebert, Anna Maltby, L'Oreal Thompson Payton and Kat Stoeffel

Because we all know we’re supposed to foster our kids’ independence, but sometimes it’s easier said than done.