Parenting

Elimination Communication, Explained

Aug 16, 2024

Elimination Communication, Explained

One of the first things new parents learn when welcoming a baby into their lives is that raising a child isn't cheap.

Parent Coaches Are on the Rise. Should You Hire One?

Aug 16, 2024

Parent Coaches Are on the Rise. Should You Hire One?

Toddlers aren't the only ones who have tantrums.

Is Helicopter Parenting That Bad? Experts Break Down Benefits and Drawbacks

Aug 15, 2024

Is Helicopter Parenting That Bad? Experts Break Down Benefits and Drawbacks

Nobody outside of select Instagram influencers ever claimed that parenting is easy, and every family has to find their own way.

Are You Overscheduling Your Children This School Year? Here's How to Know

Aug 15, 2024

Are You Overscheduling Your Children This School Year? Here's How to Know

As parents, we all want the best for our kids.

Permissive Parenting Does Kids a Disservice — Experts Explain Why

Aug 5, 2024

Permissive Parenting Does Kids a Disservice — Experts Explain Why

As unfun as it may be in the moment, telling a child "no" is a big part of teaching them how to navigate the world.

How I'm Bringing "Dad Energy" Into My Role as a Queer Parent

Aug 5, 2024

How I'm Bringing "Dad Energy" Into My Role as a Queer Parent

"I'm gonna be the dad," I told my pregnant wife.

This Is How I'm Helping My 6-Year-Old With ADHD Succeed This School Year

Aug 1, 2024

This Is How I'm Helping My 6-Year-Old With ADHD Succeed This School Year

When I think of my son's mind, I imagine a bumblebee buzzing to and fro in hurried movements until a beautiful flower slows it down.

How I'm Incorporating Yoga Into My Parenting Routine

Aug 1, 2024

How I'm Incorporating Yoga Into My Parenting Routine

When I was pregnant with my twins, prenatal yoga class was a social outing I looked forward to at least four times a week.

This Fall, I'm Teaching My Latina Daughter Her Worth Isn't Tied to Being Pretty

Aug 1, 2024

This Fall, I'm Teaching My Latina Daughter Her Worth Isn't Tied to Being Pretty

Growing up, I wasn't considered conventionally pretty like my two younger sisters, who constantly received compliments on their looks.

4-Day School Weeks Are on the Rise. What Do Parents Think?

Jul 24, 2024

4-Day School Weeks Are on the Rise. What Do Parents Think?

After a busy weekend, Kayla Dickhoff and her husband head back to work each Monday morning.

Why I'm Encouraging "Risky Play" For My Kids This Year, Despite My Anxiety

Jul 22, 2024

Why I'm Encouraging "Risky Play" For My Kids This Year, Despite My Anxiety

As my kids return to school, I have been reflecting on my own childhood and the Canadian Paediatric Society's recent recommendations around risky play.

What Does Modern Parenting Look Like? 23 Millennials Share Their Rules

Jul 19, 2024

What Does Modern Parenting Look Like? 23 Millennials Share Their Rules

We're millennials, of course we don't make our kids hug anyone they don't want to.