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Why I’d consider becoming a surrogate

Why I’d consider becoming a surrogate

The decision to become a surrogate isn't an easy one, but weighing the pros and cons can help with the process.

Susan Goldberg

5 ways to protect your child from identity theft and fraud

5 ways to protect your child from identity theft and fraud

Parents should be concerned about the troubling rise of child identity theft. Here are five ways to protect yourself and your kids.

Tiffy Thompson

Confessions: Single mom with an unconventional family

Confessions: Single mom with an unconventional family

A single mom confesses to her current family situation—but still worries about judgment from others.

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

The do's and don'ts of summer vacation

The do's and don'ts of summer vacation

Here are some dos and don’t to help you get through summer vacation and give kids some balance in their routine.

Liza Finlay

Earth play: Finding fun (and getting muddy) in nature

Earth play: Finding fun (and getting muddy) in nature

Looking for new play ideas? Try earth play! Building an outdoor kitchen is a great way to nurture independence and encourage imaginative play.

Brenda Simon

Special-needs parenting: When the online world meets real life

Special-needs parenting: When the online world meets real life

When it comes to special-needs parenting, meeting other people online can make the difficult days easier.

Anchel Krishna

8 Simple No-Cook Supper Recipes

8 Simple No-Cook Supper Recipes

Whether it’s too hot to stand over the stove or you’re too tired (or lazy, this is a safe space) for dinner, these easy no-cook recipes have your back.

Amy Valm

Parenting fails: Why it's OK to make mistakes

Parenting fails: Why it's OK to make mistakes

British nanny Emma Jenner's Huffington Post article on parenting fails and entitled toddlers went viral this week.

Jennifer Pinarski

8 great family audiobooks for the road

8 great family audiobooks for the road

We asked, you responded. Check out the best family audiobooks recommended by our readers.

Today's Parent

How to snap and share amazing family photos

How to snap and share amazing family photos

Tips and tools to take great photos of your family—and share them with loved ones.

Louise Gleeson

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Same-sex parents: The kids are still all right

Research out of Australia focuses on how same-sex parents and their kids are faring. But do we really need another study confirming that queer families are doing all right?

Susan Goldberg

3 things I never say to parents (and one I always do)

3 things I never say to parents (and one I always do)

We all have our own ideas about what’s best for our kids, so lets start sharing wisdom instead of passing judgment.

Tracy Chappell

Craft: How to make a sailboat

Craft: How to make a sailboat

Craft: Made with foraged materials from the park or yard, plus a few inexpensive items from your craft bin—this sailboat is ready to launch.

Rayna Schwartz

Special-needs parenting: Coping trick for difficult days

Special-needs parenting: Coping trick for difficult days

Sometimes just a simple coping trick can help parents overcome the tough days.

Anchel Krishna

Cooking with kids: How to make homemade butter

Cooking with kids: How to make homemade butter

Homemade butter is a fun cooking project for kids, and there's no fancy equipment required.

Alex Mlynek

Bravo's Extreme Guide to Parenting is a terrible idea

Bravo's Extreme Guide to Parenting is a terrible idea

Adding fuel to the "mommy wars" fire? At least one mom won't be tuning into Bravo's Extreme Guide to Parenting.

Jennifer Pinarski

9 portable summer picnic recipes

9 portable summer picnic recipes

Here’s what we’re packing in our picnics this summer – 9 of the best (and super easy) picnic recipes ever.

Ceri Marsh and Laura Keogh

Using free play to keep kids focused

Using free play to keep kids focused

A school in Finland benefits from shorter learner periods broken up with ample time for free play.

Jennifer Pinarski

Do women’s magazines need to represent moms?

Do women’s magazines need to represent moms?

Salon.com argues that women's magazines fail to accurately represent moms. But do they really always need to?

Tara-Michelle Ziniuk

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Smugglers' Notch: Summer family destination (yes!)

Senior editor Haley Overland and her family take this popular winter getaway for a summery spin.

Haley Overland