There is so much important information to know when our children are in the care of others–this new app makes all of it easy to share, manage, and keep track of.
Are You Suffering From Postnatal Depletion?
While prenatal care is of utmost importance, once the baby is born, most of the focus turns to them, leaving the mother vulnerable to a lack of support.
Why Putting Your Needs First Fuels Good Parenting
When you welcome a new bundle of joy into your life, it’s only natural that you want to give her the world. It’s also true that a baby requires a lot of attention and nurturing. As she grows and gains independence, her needs may change but they will always remain a top priority for you as a parent. Any mom …
Growing Up Grateful
Jenny Friedman and other experts offer advice on instilling the value of gratitude–and the empathy and compassion that come with it–that your kids will carry into adulthood.
Saying No to Mom Guilt
Guilt is a huge subject for moms. Here’s why this is the best New Year’s resolution you can make for yourself and your family—and how to stick to it.
‘Tiger Mom’ Pros and Cons
The roar from Amy Chua’s much-discussed book Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother has quieted since its 2011 release, but questions still remain as to how a stereotypically Asian parenting style leads to academic success—and at what cost. Researchers from the University of Illinois recently studied the main differences between American and Chinese parents when it comes to promoting academics. …
Parenting the Peaceful Way
So often it can feel like getting our kids to do what we want is a never-ending struggle. Surprisingly, the trick to creating a more chilled-out environment may actually mean doing things your child’s way, or at least, to consider his wants and needs along with your own. Over the past few years, this parenting approach has been cropping up …
Celebrate Small Victories
There’s no way around it: It’s tough to be a parent. Between working, attending school events, and making dinner, there are lots of responsibilities that come with the job of parent extraordinaire. And because parents want the best for their kids, they are more prone to focusing on the things they didn’t do—like missing dinner because of a late work night—as opposed to …