Parenting

Maria Kang, here are my excuses

Maria Kang, here are my excuses

After seeing the latest posting from "hot Facebook mom," Katie Dupuis shares why she thinks healthy looks different for everyone.

Katie Dupuis

Paralympic Games: Why you and your kids should watch

Paralympic Games: Why you and your kids should watch

Anchel Krishna explains the importance of televising the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Anchel Krishna

A birthday letter for Anna

A birthday letter for Anna

As Anna turns eight, Tracy reflects on the milestone.

Tracy Chappell

When you and your kids have opposing interests

When you and your kids have opposing interests

Ian Mendes is out in left field when it comes to finding common ground with his kids.

Ian Mendes

When parenting becomes too overwhelming

When parenting becomes too overwhelming

When it comes to parenthood, Jennifer Pinarski thinks the “just keep swimming” mantra is sometimes easier said than done.

Jennifer Pinarski

Oh no! My daughter is learning sex ed in school

Oh no! My daughter is learning sex ed in school

Ian Mendes has mixed feelings about his daughter learning sex ed in school.

Ian Mendes

Encouraging kids to entertain themselves

Encouraging kids to entertain themselves

Tracy Chappell wonders if it’s a nature versus nurture question when it comes to her daughter's need for attention.

Tracy Chappell

Snow forts: Play it safe

Snow forts: Play it safe

After a recent tragedy, Susan Goldberg's family places a new emphasis on safety when playing outdoors.

Susan Goldberg

Why I feel guilty about my kids' bad teeth

Why I feel guilty about my kids' bad teeth

Jennifer Pinarski feels awful that her kids have cavities—but she can't carry all the blame.

Jennifer Pinarski

Can we just do away with loot bags?

Can we just do away with loot bags?

Tracy Chappell weighs the pros and cons of giving in to her daughter's request for birthday party loot bags.

Tracy Chappell

Raffi interview: Kids and social media

Raffi interview: Kids and social media

In this special interview, Jennifer Pinarski speaks with Raffi about kids and social media.

Jennifer Pinarski

Sleep: When kids wake up too early

Sleep: When kids wake up too early

Susan Goldberg enjoys an extra hour of snooze time thanks to her family's new sleep trick.

Susan Goldberg

Will calorie counts change your fast-food habits?

Will calorie counts change your fast-food habits?

Tracy Chappell thinks that calorie knowledge could have a ripple effect—and has an idea for the next step in the right direction.

Tracy Chappell

Ouch! How to deal with medical non-emergencies?

Ouch! How to deal with medical non-emergencies?

After her daughter hurts herself, Anchel Krishna wonders how other parents handle these situations.

Anchel Krishna

Study: Effects of moving on kids' mental health

Study: Effects of moving on kids' mental health

New research suggests that frequently changing schools during childhood may cause mental health issues in later years.

Jennifer Pinarski

Parents should be ashamed of online quit-smoking campaigns

Parents should be ashamed of online quit-smoking campaigns

Ian Mendes believes parents should be ashamed of their social media campaigns to stop smoking.

Ian Mendes

Parenting: Who does what in your household?

Parenting: Who does what in your household?

Susan Goldberg learns to appreciate the finer points of dividing up co-parenting duties.

Susan Goldberg

Why female Olympians are changing my kids’ lives

Why female Olympians are changing my kids’ lives

Inspired by female Olympians, Tracy Chappell's daughters are more eager than ever to hit the ice.

Tracy Chappell

Do you spend one-on-one time with your kids?

Do you spend one-on-one time with your kids?

Tracy Chappell has a new appreciation for spending quality one-on-one time with her daughters.

Tracy Chappell

How to improve quality time with your partner

How to improve quality time with your partner

Liza Finlay