parenting
How to Take on America's Screwed-Up Foster Care System and Win
"I didn't know anything like what happened could happen to a new mother."
Parental Guidance: Learning Curves
With more options, research and opinions on schooling than ever, we find out how three different families are approaching their kids’ education.
The Term 'Natural Birth' Shames Moms. It's Time to Lose It
Having a C-section or getting an epidural doesn't mean you're less of a mother.
How to Radicalize Your Parents on Climate Change
It's possible to change someone's mind on climate change—if you're related to them.
'Classic Dads' Could Die Out with Our Generation
Do I have it in me to purposefully embarrass my children in front of their boyfriends and girlfriends? I'm not so sure.
Postpartum OCD Is Real. This Is What You Need to Know About It
The sheer volume of terrifying thoughts can transform new-parent nerves into unmanageable anxiety.
Your Unborn Kids Are Going to Be Known as Generation Alpha
We hear from parents and marketers about the children of millennials, born from about 2011 and swiping touchscreens before they can read.
WHO Says the Problem With Child Screen Time Isn't the Screens, It's Being Sedentary
The new World Health Organization guidelines for children under five recommend limiting screen time—only if it means kids are sedentary for more than an hour.
What It's Like to Tell Your Kids You Love Weed
As attitudes toward cannabis change with policy, parents who use the drug are exploring how to educate their kids about its risks and rewards.
Parental Guidance: After Hours
Here’s how today’s parents are dealing with the hectic and competitive world of after-school activities.