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My daughter wasn’t supposed to walk—now she’s a cheerleader for Team Canada

My daughter wasn’t supposed to walk—now she’s a cheerleader for Team Canada

Was I afraid she would fall or fail? Absolutely. But all those months of forcing myself to stay behind the glass were good training for me, too.

Lisa Thornbury

Sorry, kids—I'll never be THAT mom

Sorry, kids—I'll never be THAT mom

The Pinterest mom. The PTA mom. The mom who leaves notes in the lunch box and always buys organic. Sorry, kids—that's just not me.

Joanna Myers

4 myths about what causes ADHD—and why they’re totally wrong

4 myths about what causes ADHD—and why they’re totally wrong

These misconceptions about attention deficit hyperactivity disorder are unhelpful and annoying to parents of kids with it. Let’s get the facts straight!

Keith McArthur

What Apple's new iOS 12 parental controls mean for you

What Apple's new iOS 12 parental controls mean for you

The moment many parents have been waiting for—the ability to control their kids' phones—is finally here. Here is the breakdown.

Christine Elgersma, Common Sense Media

When you and your partner have different parenting styles

When you and your partner have different parenting styles

Do you and your partner have different parenting styles? Don't fret. Psychotherapist Liza Finlay lays out the do's and don'ts.

Liza Finlay

How do I become a more patient parent?

How do I become a more patient parent?

Feel like you're constantly losing your cool? See how parenting expert Ann Douglas answers, "How do I become a more patient parent?" in our short video.

Today's Parent

Why we need a new model for raising boys

Why we need a new model for raising boys

In the age of #MeToo, mass killings and growing awareness of the messages embedded in masculinity, we need to rethink how boys are taught to be men.

Rachel Giese

This 4-year-old’s letter to her new kindergarten classmates will melt your heart

This 4-year-old’s letter to her new kindergarten classmates will melt your heart

“I’m sending you this note because I love new friends and I want to do what I can to make being my friend easy.”

Claire Sibonney

Teaching "the point" to a child with autism

Teaching "the point" to a child with autism

There’s more to communication than talking—especially for kids with autism spectrum disorder. The index finger can be an essential tool!

Joel Yanofsky

How to volunteer at your kid's school without pulling out your hair

How to volunteer at your kid's school without pulling out your hair

Sometimes, it seems like every time you turn around, you're being asked to give your time for kids' stuff. Here's how I learned to make it all work.

Cheryl Alkon

How much should I help my child with homework?

How much should I help my child with homework?

Should I help my child with homework? See what family therapist and author Jennifer Kolari suggests.

Today's Parent

4 tricks for disciplining a toddler

4 tricks for disciplining a toddler

Here’s how to start setting gentle limits on your toddler’s very normal, if exasperating, antics.

Holly Bennett

We took our baby off life support. We had to let him go

We took our baby off life support. We had to let him go

Childbirth is a miracle. Sometimes you bring your baby home, sometimes you live in the NICU for a while, and sometimes you leave with empty arms.

Tamara Podemski, as told to Leah McLaren

Grocery delivery is my version of self-care

Grocery delivery is my version of self-care

When shopping with my toddler became hell, grocery delivery saved me. It's worth more than any manicure or brunch with girlfriends could ever be.

Erica Jackson Curran

How to find the best specialists for a kid with autism

How to find the best specialists for a kid with autism

A speech-language pathologist or occupational therapist can give your child with autism the best possible outcomes. Here’s what to ask potential therapists.

Joel Yanofsky

How to prevent morning battles

How to prevent morning battles

School mornings can be tough for everyone. Take that extra step to prevent those morning struggles with these tips from parenting author Ann Douglas.

Amanda Ghazale Aziz

How to create an ADHD treatment plan for your kid

How to create an ADHD treatment plan for your kid

There are many tried and tested ways of supporting a child with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. We explain the most popular options.

Keith McArthur

Parents' rights at work: Can your boss say no if you need to take your kid to the doctor?

Parents' rights at work: Can your boss say no if you need to take your kid to the doctor?

If you ask for time off work to take your child to the doctor, is it legal for your boss to say no? We asked a lawyer, and the answer might surprise you.

Richard B. Johnson

Taming the feral beasts: I sent my kids to etiquette classes

Taming the feral beasts: I sent my kids to etiquette classes

I was mortified by my children’s table manners—and nearly wept with joy after the etiquette lady was done with them.

Corinne McDermott

5 things I failed to do as a new mom

5 things I failed to do as a new mom

Is there anything you, um, forgot to do in your first few months as a new mom?

Ariel Brewster