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25 Winter Activities for Kids—No Snow Required
2+ hour, 57+ min ago Just because it's winter doesn't mean you need snow to have fun! Here, we've rounded up 25 fun winter activities you can do with your kids and family regardless of the weather. 25 Winter Activities for Kids'No Snow Required Winter can be…...
We Spent All Fall in the Car—And Somehow Still Made Family Memories That Matter
5+ hour, 57+ min ago Sometimes you have to think outside the box and make a soccer game the destination for a family road trip. It's no secret to our family and friends that my kids, my husband, and I are busy, and this past…...
Got a Picky Eater? These 15 Expert Tips Could Make Mealtime Easier
1+ day, 2+ hour ago If you're struggling to get your kids to try new foods, these strategies may work when coupled with patience, persistence, expert insight, and love. Some children are totally freaked out by broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Others wouldn't dare eat anything…...
Want to Raise Resilient Kids? Try Lighthouse Parenting
1+ day, 5+ hour ago Lighthouse parenting combines nurturing, loving, protecting, and communicating with giving children the freedom to grow. Like a lighthouse, this parenting style provides a stable source of guidance without being over-involved, as seen with helicopter parenting, or too hands-off, like with…...
10 Discipline Mistakes Parents Often Make—and How To Fix Them, According to Experts
2+ day, 2+ hour ago Can't seem to get through to your child? It's easier than you think to switch gears. Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao / Getty Images It may feel like there are endless parenting strategies available, with everyone offering their advice on the best way to…...
9 Signs Your Teen Has a Serious Case of Main Character Syndrome
2+ day, 4+ hour ago If you think your teen might be showing signs of main character syndrome, experts break down everything you need to know about this phenomenon. Main character syndrome (MCS) is a term often used to describe a mindset where individuals view…...
Need Last-Minute Gifts? These Are the Amazon Toy Deals I Always Tell My Mom Friends to Shop, Starting at $6
2+ day, 10+ hour ago Shop magnetic tiles, Lego sets, Ms. Rachel, and more from $6. As a senior editor for Parents, I'm lucky enough to be one of the first people to learn about new toys hitting the market and test many of them. And…...
Pete Davidson Welcomes First Baby With Elsie Hewitt—Here’s the Baby’s Sweet Name
3+ day, 4+ hour ago The comedian's girlfriend shared their happy news on social media. Shortly after getting his minivan ready, comedian and actor Pete Davidson became a dad." As for Davidson's reaction to the baby's birth? "Wu tang forever," Hewitt joked. The new mom,…...
Is It Really a Big Deal To Use Your Phone While Breastfeeding? Why Experts Say It Might Be
4+ day, 57+ min ago An episode on 'The Kardashians' highlights this debate. Experts weigh in on what parents need to know. When you're a new parent, it can feel like you are feeding your baby approximately 100 hours per day. OK, so that's not possible'but…...
I'm a Dad, and This Survey Reveals the Invisible Load We Carry
6+ day, 23+ hour ago We know moms are struggling under the weight of the mental load'but do dads feel it too? One night at bedtime, I caught myself skipping pages while reading to my 3-year-old son. Not in a way he might notice, just…...