There’s always a new “must-have” kids product promising to make parenting easier—and some of them are, frankly, a little bizarre, at least at first glance. In fact, they might toe the line into “weird kids products” territory. Sure, we grew…
A psychologist explores topics and statements to avoid saying (or approach cautiously) in front of your child — and what to say instead!
Ever get that feeling that although you’re super busy, nothing ever seems to get done? Sure, you’ve changed baby’s diaper at least 10 times today (and probably done just as many loads of laundry because of it), sat down for so…
If there’s one thing that’s true about being a parent, it’s that there will always be seasons of chaos—and exhaustion and tantrums and monotony and all kinds of other things that can make you feel disconnected from your partner. If…
When kids hit the older elementary and tween years, they’ve usually mastered some of the skills you dreamed about when they were toddlers: dressing themselves, picking up their gear, and making their own lunches (yesss!). And that’s when it starts—the…
“I think someone is using your photos,” a follower wrote one day, attaching screenshots that stopped me dead in my tracks. There, on a Facebook account under the name “Shelby Reynold,” were my most precious memories—photos of me and my…
We searched from the highest skyscrapers to the lowest desert in the U.S. to put together this list of amazing places to take kids. Whether your kiddos are interested in history, baseball, or chocolate, you’ll find something that’s right up…
It’s a tale as old as time. You’re trying to cook dinner or get a bit of work done when your kids start bickering in the other room. The big one has laid claim to the little one’s toy, and…
Traffic may slow to a crawl, but when a baby starts crawling, they’re zooming. Your former stationary buddy is now heading headfirst down the stairs or digging into your purse, and you’re feeling like you’ll never get a moment to…
When you’re stuck waiting somewhere—for the doctor, in line at the DMV, on the subway, or just for brunch—keeping an energetic little one occupied can be a major challenge. Have no fear. We’ve got a list of awesome, do-almost-anywhere activities…