Kristen Thompson

We all want to keep the chaos at bay, but you might be making your life harder by wielding too much control over your kid.

They may be healthy-eating experts, but they aren’t buzzkills. Three dietitian moms weigh in on the best ways to dole out Halloween candy.

Yes, their costumes appear half-assed, and sure, they may arrive a bit on the late side, but I say give the teens their candy. Here’s why.

Soon there will be closed doors and independence, and we will pine for the days when she needed to feel our hand on her back before she could sleep.

Are SPF bathing suits worth it? How long does waterproof sunscreen last? We answer these questions and more.

Hey new parents, don't overthink it: Here are the top 10 things I worried about when my kids were babies that ultimately didn’t matter in the long run.

Yes, we shouldn't beat ourselves up for the ways we're coping as parents in a pandemic. But if you can't shake that screen time guilt, here are some easy solutions.

They're versatile, comfortable, and a staple of the mom uniform. Oh, and, to clear up any remaining debate, leggings ARE pants.

Caring for a new baby can create rifts in even the strongest of marriages. Here's what parents say are the biggest challenges of the first year.

Baby books tell you that to instill good sleep habits, you should put your baby in their crib drowsy, but awake. If that's true, why doesn't it ever work?!

When it comes to baby's sleep, there's nothing more controversial than co-sleeping. Here's what parents who decide to bed-share are tired of hearing

There are plenty of great reasons to practice extended nursing. Unfortunately, society is still largely unaccepting when moms breastfeed their toddler.

C-section moms are tired of being told Caesareans are something that happen to you, but vaginal births are an accomplishment. This new term changes that.

My daughter may not have to pay a mortgage, but she does feel the burden of responsibility. Sometimes, she needs a break to hit the reset button.

We’ve collectively agreed that mom-shaming is one of the cardinal sins of parenthood—except when it comes to moms we perceive as being too "perfect."

There are no best practices for parenting, working and living through an international crisis. You need to function in whatever way works for your family.

“Breast is best” left me feeling broken, ashamed and exhausted. Those feelings explain the backlash against the exclusive-breastfeeding movement.

You're wearing clothes you slept in and your art gallery visit turned into a coffee run, but you don't need to prove your worth to anyone—not even yourself.