Parenting

Want to be a better parent? Use our parenting tips to teach your children to have better manners, habits, and behaviors. Keep your relationships with your partner and friends strong after having kids. Learn about traditional and non-traditional family relationships, including single-parent families, families with gay parents, and military families. Get the scoop on your favorite celebrity parents, and follow along in their pregnancies. We have helpful advice on coping with separation or divorce. We also have all the details on adoption: the process, cost, and expectations. Plus tips on how to save money, the latest beauty and fashion news, and help for working moms.
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This Is the Anthem All Moms Need To Hear Going Into 2025
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I Tried a New Self-Hypnosis App and It's a Game-Changer For Parents
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The Meaning Behind ‘Pink Tote Lid Moments’ and How They Can Affect Kids
Dad holding two children while a third looks on.
Can a Parent Not Like Their Kids the Same, But Still Love Them Equally?
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Mandy Moore’s ‘Not Sustainable’ Toddler Challenge Is Actually Very Common
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The Reason Gentle Parenting Is Hard for Some Parents
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What Are 'Living Room Families' vs. 'Bedroom Families'?
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50% of Parents Say They Use a Driver Tracking App with Their Teens–But Here's Why I Won't
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Is Intensive Parenting Helping or Hurting Kids?
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Eva Mendes Shares the Parenting Habit She Can’t Break and It’s So Relatable
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Being Present for Kids' Events is a Big Deal—But What If You Just Can't Make It?
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Being a Grandparent Is Shockingly Expensive, Survey Shows
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'17 Diapers' Trend Inspires Moms To Share Their Postpartum Realities
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New Survey Says Moms Find More Joy in Parenthood Than They Expected
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Study Finds Girls Want STEM Careers, But Are Unsure if They're Smart Enough
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The Mental Load for Parents Is Real—Here's How To Manage It
Girl talks with an adult at the grocery store while sitting in a shopping cart.
Is ‘Don’t Talk to Strangers’ Still Good Advice? Here’s Why We May Need a More Nuanced Approach
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There’s a New Alphabet Song—Should Your Kid Learn It?
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Kids May Not Be Reading Full Books at School Anymore—Pass or Fail?
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Gen Alpha Isn’t a Uniquely Disrespectful Generation—They’re Just Misunderstood
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What Is the Winter Arc Trend and Should You Try It With Your Family?
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Do Kids Outgrow Disney Magic? What Happened When We Took Our Kids Aged 12 and 7
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The Parents Award Program
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Teens Are Stealing for the Nike Zipper Pull Challenge—What Parents Need To Know
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Are Parenting One-Liners Really the Behavioral Mic-Drops We Need?
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We Love Affectionate Grandparents—But Are Permissive Ones a Step Too Far?
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Is This Grandma’s Take On No Gifts for Her Grandkids a Good Idea?
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New Poll Shows Many Parents Worry About Their Kids' Friendships–How to Help Without Overstepping
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Do Kids Belong in Breweries?
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Kids Are Handing Out Business Cards for Playdates Now? We Have Thoughts
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Instagram Launches New Teen Accounts—Will It Help?
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Parents Have Sticker Shock at the Cost Of Raising Kids In 2024
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LeBron James Says His Son Bronny Can't Call Him 'Dad' On the Court–Is That Healthy or Harsh?
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Ashton Kutcher Says He Parents His Son and Daughter Differently—Is ‘Toxic Masculinity’ To Blame?
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What Is ‘Lazy Parenting’ and Is It a Good Thing?
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Here’s Why Kids Become Estranged From Their Parents
Black mother comforting her children on the couch.
New Gallup Poll Shows Lower-Income Black Parents Talk to Kids About Race Challenges More Than Others
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What Is a Gummy Bear Mom—And Are You One of Them?
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‘Hurried Child Syndrome’ Is Trending—Here’s What It Means
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PSA: It's OK For Kids to Feel All the Back-to-School Feelings
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No, This Mom Shouldn’t Get Backlash for Staying the Night in Her Daughter’s College Dorm
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What's a 'Venmo Mom'?—And Why There's Nothing Wrong With It
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What Are ‘Thought Daughters’ and Why Are They Trending?
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What is 'FOMO Baby'–and What Are We Missing About Newborns' Irregular Sleep Patterns?
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Should Parents Have to Buy Shared School Supplies for the Entire Class?
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Back to School Stress Is So Real, 60% of Parents Say They're Driven to Tears
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Mom on TikTok Is Concerned Over Her Teen's Low-Key Summer—Experts Weigh In
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The Magic of Making Leftovers Into Lunch
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How to Hack a Better Breakfast
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What is a Finsta Account And Why Are Teens Creating Them?
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Most Parents Have the Wrong Idea About Their Kid’s Creativity, Study Finds
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This Parent’s ‘No iPad Challenge' Earns an A+ in Accountability Practice
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Are You a Humorous Parent? Study Shows Why It Matters
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6-Month-Old Baby Goes Viral for Talking in Sign Language With Her Grandparents
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Frequent Moves During Childhood Increases Risk of Depression, Study Finds–Here's What Parents Can Do
Kids rapping on microphones in living room.
This Mom Raises the Bar by Teaching Her Kids To Battle-Rap Instead of Fight With Each Other
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Mom Stirs Controversy After Allowing All Of Her Kids To Blow Out The Birthday Child's Candles
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These Are the Best Lunches for Sensory Seekers and Sensory Avoiders
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These 'Lunchbox Influencers' Make the Cutest Snacks—But Does It Matter?
The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders perform during the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Seattle Seahawks on November 30, 2023 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.
Why I Watched 'America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders' with My Tween
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Want To Get Your Kid To Eat Veggies? Try This Hack
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Are You a Dusty Dad or a Dope Dad? Viral Video Explains the Difference
School children are studying at home with a teacher.
What Are Micro-Schools and How Do They Help Black Kids Learn?