Category: Parents

Chrissy Teigen has arguably done more to demystify — and definitely deglamorize — pregnancy and new motherhood than a box set of “Call the Midwife.” Mesh underwear? Leaky, swollen breasts? Nonstop pumping? Been there, done that. In…

The actress has three children ― 12-year-old Violet, 9-year-old Seraphina and 6-year-old Samuel. From her homemade scarf to her “baby bump,” Garner has embraced the funny, strange and geeky sides of motherhood.  On…

By Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media From cyberbullying to FOMO to cruel comments, social media can be a land mine for kids. Issues we parents never had to worry about, such as…

What happens when “Fixer Upper” meets picky eaters? “Fix Her Supper,” of course.  That’s the title of a new parody video from The Dad, a media and entertainment brand targeting millennial fathers….

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy….

After her mother denied her request for press-on nails, one girl got creative. Vegan chef and mom Serafina Peña tweeted a photo of her 10-year-old daughter’s nail art solution. It quickly went…

What you need: A colored tote bag for every room in your house. What you do: Walk around with all the bags on your arm, picking up items and dropping them into…

It’s a fact: life changes when you become a parent. And even if you think you’re prepared for the lack of sleep and change in routine (not to mention changing diapers!), adjusting…

As a mom to three boys, actress Zoe Saldana is no stranger to the intrusive question “Don’t you want a girl?” And she has a lovely reason that assumption should be put…

Originally published on Motherly By Julia Pelly The end of the school year is a time filled with emotion. There’s joy, of course, in the form of end of the year celebrations…

Cute Kid Notes ‘I Am Sorry Ben’ <strong>Author</strong>: Zachary <strong>Age</strong>: 8 <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/15/cute-kid-note-of-the-day-i-am-sorry-ben_n_4604175.html?utm_hp_ref=kid-note-of-the-day” target=”_blank”><em>Click here to read the full note</em></a> Jenny Horton Davidson Post Views: 4

Being an only child comes with its perks, like the undivided attention, sense of independence and strong imagination. But growing up without any siblings can also have its downsides, especially if you’re a…

Originally published on Motherly By Tammy Letherer I had been divorced for a couple years when my former husband called with a surprise. Thankfully, it wasn’t the type of surprise he delivered…

If an “aha moment” could come in the form of an NPR article, then for us, that would be Michaeleen Doucleff’s Secrets of a Maya Supermom: What Parenting Books Don’t Tell You. If we could…

By Maria Alvarez, Vice President of Common Sense Latino I never had to cross the border by risking my life in the desert or jumping over “La Bestia,” the Mexican “Death Train”…

As a child matures into adulthood, the relationship with his or her mother should mature too. Over time, the once dependent child evolves into an independent adult ― in theory, anyway.  In some cases, however, a…

I chose to pursue single motherhood via anonymous sperm donor. My children will have the option of meeting their donor once they reach adulthood, and I will fully support them if that…

To graduate from Harvard Law School would be a monumental moment for anyone. So when Briana Williams did it as a single mom, people flooded her Instagram page with congratulations — sending her story viral. Becoming…

There’s not a lot that can prepare you for baby. But as you’re riding out the late night feedings and sleep deprivation, it helps if you can cross one (kinda major) worry…

Inevitably, our relationships with our parents change as we get older. From birth to age 20-something, in most cases (certainly, there are exceptions), it’s been all about us, our needs, our problems and…

Originally published on Motherly. By Neha Mandhani “Mama, are you okay? Are you happy now?” This is what my 2.5-year-old son asked me the other day as he saw me wipe tears…

I’ve known my best friend Tia for 10 years. We’ve seen each other through marriages, career changes and the journey into motherhood.  This year was a year of relationship changes for both…

Nothing makes you feel old quite like starting a sentence with “Back in my day …” But if you’re an adult observing what childhood looks like today, you can’t help but reflect…

Cute Kid Notes ‘I Am Sorry Ben’ <strong>Author</strong>: Zachary <strong>Age</strong>: 8 <a href=”http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/01/15/cute-kid-note-of-the-day-i-am-sorry-ben_n_4604175.html?utm_hp_ref=kid-note-of-the-day” target=”_blank”><em>Click here to read the full note</em></a> Jenny Horton Davidson Post Views: 4

Pregnant women have enough to deal with without being stressed about finding clothes to fit their growing bodies. It’s a problem curvy gals are used to — scoping out stores that carry…

Jim Gaffigan knows the highs and lows of parenting. The comedian and author has five children with his wife, Jeannie Gaffigan. Gaffigan often shares LOL-worthy anecdotes and musings about fatherhood on Twitter,…

Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy….

By Mindy Fetterman Research suggests that early childhood education primes young minds for academic and social success. And yet in much of the country, many parents struggle to find any day care…