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Should You Put Your Toddler On A Leash?

Should You Put Your Toddler On A Leash?

Toddler leashes are controversial, but they can be useful in crowded or high-risk spaces. Learn what experts say, how to use them responsibly.

Anne Marie Kirsten

Have You Hit The Summer Parenting Slump Yet?

Have You Hit The Summer Parenting Slump Yet?

Feeling burned out by summer parenting? A family therapist offers five simple mindset shifts to help you turn the rest of the season into meaningful family time.

Siobhan Chirico

Why Some Parents Are Microdosing

Why Some Parents Are Microdosing

As parenting stress reaches new heights, moms and dads are exploring microdosing psychedelics despite the legal and scientific unknowns.

Alina Jaffer

Dad Stress Is Real

Dad Stress Is Real

Modern fatherhood comes with real pressures. Dads, including NHL player John Tavares, open up about the self-care habits that keep them grounded.

Anne Marie Kirsten

Why More Women Are Choosing Motherhood After 40 And Loving It

Why More Women Are Choosing Motherhood After 40 And Loving It

Thanks to shifting priorities, greater financial stability and medical advances, having a baby after 40 has some definite advantages.

Jennifer Cox

Angry? What You Need To Know About Mom Rage

Angry? What You Need To Know About Mom Rage

Pushed to the limit by their children, many mothers sometimes turn into the Hulk. In the grip of rage, they’re unrecognizable. And ashamed.

Mélissa Guillemette

5 Ways To Show Your Toddler Love Every Day

5 Ways To Show Your Toddler Love Every Day

Build a stronger bond with your toddler through everyday love, expert tips on handling tantrums, and routines that support emotional growth.

Anne Marie Kirsten

5 Habits Of Happy Parent Couples

5 Habits Of Happy Parent Couples

Feeling disconnected from your partner amid parenting chaos? A family therapist shares 5 simple habits happy couples do to keep their bond strong and resilient.

Siobhan Chirico

How To Talk To Kids About Making Friends Online

How To Talk To Kids About Making Friends Online

As kids’ social lives shift more towards the online world, parents need to step up and engage in conversations about safety and meaningful friendships.

MediaSmarts

Pathological Demand Avoidance: A Guide For Parents

Pathological Demand Avoidance: A Guide For Parents

Pathological demand avoidance is an anxiety-driven response to everyday demands. With the right support, families can build connection and find ways to cope.

Courtney Leiva

How To Help Kids Heal After Trauma

How To Help Kids Heal After Trauma

Secure parenting can act as a powerful buffer against childhood trauma. Learn how emotional safety, consistency and connection can help your child heal.

Stefanie Peachey

Moms on Call Books Review: Do These Guides Simplify Parenting?

Moms on Call Books Review: Do These Guides Simplify Parenting?

Do these practical guides really simplify parenting? My honest review as a mom of two kids.

Lauren Finney Harden

26 Questions To Ask Your Kids That Will Build Connection

26 Questions To Ask Your Kids That Will Build Connection

Use these conversation starters to strengthen your bond. We’ve got questions to ask kids from preschool through the teen years.

Today's Parent

How To Raise Boys Who Are Emotionally Intelligent

How To Raise Boys Who Are Emotionally Intelligent

Raising boys is tough. We asked Dr. Shefali, the Oprah-approved clinical psychologist, best-selling author and pioneer of conscious parenting for her advice.

Vanessa Grant

What To Know Before Letting Your Kids Use AI

What To Know Before Letting Your Kids Use AI

Artificial intelligence is already part of your child’s world. Learn the benefits and risks from experts, plus get actionable tips to guide your kids safely.

Vanessa Grant

What To Do When Your Kid Comes Out

What To Do When Your Kid Comes Out

When a child shares their sexual orientation or gender identity, a parent’s reaction is pivotal. Learn how to navigate this vulnerable moment.

Caitlin Severin

A Therapist's Guide To Co-Parenting After Divorce

A Therapist's Guide To Co-Parenting After Divorce

It's one thing to say you'd do anything for your kids, but co-parenting after a separation demands a different kind of bravery: facing your ex.

Siobhan Chirico

Toddler Frustration: Key Facts For Parents

Toddler Frustration: Key Facts For Parents

Toddler tantrums stressing you out? Experts break down why toddler frustration and share simple ways to handle meltdowns (and keep your cool too).

Courtney Leiva

What Does Self-Care Really Look Like For Moms?

What Does Self-Care Really Look Like For Moms?

Trading elaborate plans for mindful moments, one mom discovers how to redefine and reclaim self-care amidst the demands of parenthood.

Kathryn Ross

Smart Boundaries To Set Before Your Child's First Sleepover

Smart Boundaries To Set Before Your Child's First Sleepover

How to prepare your kid and yourself for their first night at a friend's house.

Courtney Leiva