Feb. 8, 2025

Parenting

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he's gotta know
By Katie Bingham-Smith

I Never Want A Woman To Ask My Son Who Raised Him

I’ve taught my son how to treat other people. That especially includes women.

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It Can Impact Adults, Too

Does Your Kid Hate Watching Movies? This Might Be Why

Family movie night in disarray? Don't fret, Mama.

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Parenting

No I'm Not Ever Going To Give My Kid A Timeout

I refuse to teach my young daughter that having big feelings is a punishable offense.

No Filter

11 Books We Had No Business Reading As Kids

But our parents didn’t care because, hey! We were reading.

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Perspective Shift

Raising My Child In A Top-Ranked Country For Families Changed Everything I Thought About Motherhood

The postnatal care alone is mind-blowing.

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Emotional Support Infant

I Brought My Baby To A Funeral, & It Was Profoundly Life-Affirming

For all the guilt and worry I felt about my decision beforehand, I’m so glad I made it.

Add To Your Parenting Tool Belt
By Megan LaCreta

These Popular Gentle Parenting Techniques May Not Work For Your Highly Sensitive Child

Here’s what you can do instead.

This Grandma Rules!
By Megan LaCreta

Top 3 Rules For New Grandparents

Here are the most important things to remember when it comes to new grandkids, from one grandma to all the others.

Birds & the Bees
By Jamie Kenney

Sex Ed Tips For Kindergarteners From A Former Sex Ed Teacher

It can be hard to know when and how to start “the talk.” Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be hard.

money honey
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Is Teaching Her Young Kids Financial Literacy In A Fun, Age-Appropriate Way

"I want them to have a healthy relationship with money."

don't believe everything you see
By Sarah Aswell

Study Finds Many Stock Photos & AI Images Show Unsafe Infant Sleep Practices

Sleep-related infant deaths are up, and parents could be influenced by the images they see on the internet.

time's up
By Katie Garrity

This Mom Shared A Gut-Wrenching Video On Her Last Day Of Maternity Leave

"You can't do it all. You can't give 100% to everything."

Perspective Shift
By Saba Khonsari

Reading Ramona the Brave To My 6-Year-Old Reminded Me How Confusing Childhood Can Be

Grown-ups don’t necessarily know more; they just know different.

*Deep Breaths*
By Megan LaCreta

What It Really Means When You Lecture Your Kids, And Why You Should Stop

Dad and podcaster Kirk Martin explains why lectures are really all about parents' anxiety -- and that they're hurting kids' confidence.

Feelin' Hygge
By Jamie Kenney

Scandinavian Hacks Are Just The Thing For A Good Night’s Sleep (& Sleeping In)

It’s all about fresh air and maximum coziness.

Real Men Cry!
By Megan LaCreta

Dads, Talk About Your Feelings With Tween Boys

A psychologist explained why it's so important for tween and teen boys to have male role models who are open to discussing their emotions.