The parenting debate behind a child’s first spray tan
My daughter is the only girl in a family with four brothers, and whether through nature or nurture, she’s determinedly girly. Even without much prompting from me, she seeks out…
This New, Free Parenting Class Is the Happiness Reset Burned-Out Parents Desperately Need
What does it mean to be happy? Not just satisfied or content or joyful — but to be truly, blissfully happy? Sometimes, happiness feels as elusive as a magic lamp,…
When Your Kid Has 2.8 Million TikTok Followers: Kara Mendelsohn on Parenting an Influencer
What do you want to be when you grow up? For an increasing number of kids these days, the answer is influencer. According to a recent survey of 12- to…
“No one tells you this”: Parenting lessons from Reddit
No grand gesture is needed to leave a lifelong imprint on a child’s heart. Often, it’s the small moments — a simple apology, a steady presence, a heartfelt conversation —…
Experts Explain Why This Popular TikTok Parenting Hack Is Not Good for Your Teen
When you’re scrolling through TikTok, chances are you’ll see videos about the latest BookTok sensation or a viral trend that polarizes its audience. And one of those viral trends is…
Best Oscar-Nominated Portrayals of Parenting in History
Movies show us a different perspective and give us deeper meanings or new ways of looking at things we thought we already knew. They can be powerful or emotional or…
The Celebrity Parenting Moments You Couldn’t Get Enough of in 2024
It’s suddenly that time again! Time for the New Year’s resolutions, sparkly outfits, a bit of bubbly, and a ton of reflection. I swear it was mere minutes ago when…