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This Is the First Olympics to (Finally!) Have a Nursery—Here’s a Look Inside
Olympic athlete parents finally have a place to hang out with their kids: The Olympic Village Nursery. Take a look at the first photos.
Dr. Becky Wants Parents To Feel Less Guilty About Giving a Kid Screen Time (or Taking It Away)
Learn how to feel less guilty about giving (or taking away) screen time with tips for parents from Becky Kennedy, PhD, aka Dr. Becky.
How Forging Holiday Traditions as a First-Time Mom Has Brought Me Closer to My Own Family—And Myself
Discover how one new mom is creating holiday traditions with her husband and twins to reconnect with her own family, miles from her home.
How Parents Can Give Their Kids a Healthy, Joyful Relationship to Fitness
Hear from experts and parents alike about what it takes to instill a positive relationship when it comes to children's fitness.
It’s Not All About the Kids: Back to School Can Be a Challenge for Parents, Too—Particularly Those With ADHD
For parents with ADHD, getting your kids back in school comes with a host of additional challenges. Learn how to cope.
This Reproductive Psychiatrist Is Begging Moms To Embrace Being a ‘Good Enough’ Parent
Learn what a reproductive psychologist has to say about mom guilt and how to keep it from taking the joy out of parenting.
I’m a Single Mom With Anxiety and Depression, So I Do These 6 Things for My Mental Health Every Single Day
Find out how one writer manages her depression as a single mom with these six non-negotiables she follows every day.
For Me, Gentle Parenting Is a Worthwhile But Challenging Endeavor—Here’s What Parents Should Know Before Trying It
It's all over TikTok and Instagram, but what is gentle parenting? What one mom wishes she knew before implementing the practice at home.
Nonbinary Parents Day Gives Me a Chance To Belong Where Mother’s and Father’s Day Fall Short
A nonbinary parent shares how the gendered nature of parenting can feel exclusionary, and why Nonbinary Parents Day can help.
‘I’m a Pediatrician, and This Is Where To Buy Used Baby Gear That’s Safe and Good as New’
The best way to save money on baby clothes and other essential items is to buy secondhand. Buying used baby gear also helps reduce waste.
How To Make Time for Actual Self Care When You’re a New Parent
Therapists with kids of their own share advice for how new parents can find or create time for real self care (and why it's so necessary).
‘I’m a Trauma Therapist, and This Is Why I Never Force My Kids To Hug Anyone—Including Family Members’
A trauma therapist and a licensed counselor share the important reasons why you shouldn't make your child hug other people, even loved ones.
This Baby Monitor Moonlights as a Health Tracker—And Understanding My Baby’s Wellness Has Seriously Eased My New-Parent Worries
Read one editor's MIKU baby monitor review after using the smart pediatric wellness solution for the first few months of her baby's life.
Cloth Diapers and the Environment: Are They Really More Eco-Friendly?
Are cloth diapers *really* that good for the environment? We spoke to a sustainability expert about their environmental impact.
‘I’m a Trauma Therapist, and These Are the 3 Things I’d Never Say to My Kids’
A trauma therapist shares what she never says to her own kids—and what she says instead, in order to set them up for emotional success.
5 People Reveal What It’s Like To Get a COVID-19 Vaccine While Pregnant
5 women share their stories of getting the COVID vaccine in pregnancy, while OB/GYNs weigh in on the latest evidence to support their safety.
Mindfulness Might Help Children Sleep Better—How Do You Get Them To Try It?
New research shows that mindfulness can help children sleep better; here, 6 mindfulness activities for kids to try now with your wee ones.
Spanking Your Kids Likely Does More Harm Than Good—Here Are 7 Things To Try Instead
According to new research, spanking your kids is an ineffective and harmful punishment that has significant negative repercussions.
I’m a First-Time Mom, and *This* Is the Wellness-Boosting Gift I’m Begging You To Get Every New Parent
Baby's first bath products are the one thing I recommend to new parents. Natura's Mom & Baby line is one they'll use constantly.
Growing Visibility of Those Who Are Single Parents By Choice Is Paving the Way for Others Who Want Kids Before Finding a Partner
Experts explain why more people are becoming single parents by choice. Plus, three women share their experiences first-hand.
When Unconditional Love Becomes the Groundwork for an Authentic Life
I tell parents of transgender children that choosing unconditional love is always right. It sets the groundwork for an authentic life.
No, Your Children Aren’t Already ‘Basically Vaccinated’ Against COVID-19
Although the COVID-19 risk for children is low, it isn't comparable to that of a fully vaccinated adult as some people have suggested.
This New Organic Infant Formula Startup Aims To Destigmatize Bottle Feeding for Good
American parents are constantly told "breast is best" when it comes to feeding babies. New infant formula startup Bobbie hopes to change that narrative.
I’m Adopting a Child During the Pandemic—Here’s What It’s Been Like for Me
One woman shares what adopting during the pandemic has been like for her, sharing her experience of adopting a child in the foster care system.
3 Digital Extracurricular Activities That Provide Socialization (and a Break for Parents)
Online extracurricular activities are taking the burden of after-school caretaking off busy, exhausted parents. Here are three of the best to sign up for.
10 Anti-Racist Books Every American Child Should Read About Black Experiences
Education is one of the best ways to stand in solidarity with the Black community. Anti-racist books for kids make reading a political exercise at any age.
How to talk to your children about the constant uncertainty of the coronavirus
Parenting is always complicated, but the COVID-19 lockdown has brought with it several new layers. Here's how to talk to children about coronavirus.
Every first-time parent in NYC will soon be eligible for up to 6 home visits from professionals—here’s why that’s important
First-time parents in NYC will soon be eligible for new family home visits from health professionals, benefitting both parents and their kids later in life.
LGBT discrimination denies 400,000 children the unconditional love of family
More than 400,000 children need a loving home. The Trump administration wants to allow religious organizations to reject LGBT adoptive parents.
Take care of your little one in the Big Apple with the help of 10 great parenting classes
Answering "best parenting classes near me New York City" is a challenge, becaue options are so abundant. So, here are 10 of the best in the Big Apple.
