Kids Need Access to Mental Health Days Mental Health Days & Kids, a survey from Verywell Mind and Parents, shows that 86% of parents who’ve allowed their children to take mental health days agree they’re impactful. Here’s why they’re important and what to know. By Allison Slater Tate Recently, I asked a soon-to-be high school senior, Abby*, if she ever…
Latinas Are Raising a New Generation Of Runners Many positive effects come from running, but the lack of representation and barriers in Latinx communities have prevented them from reaping the benefits. These parents are trying to change that. By Priscilla Blossom Growing up, I absolutely hated running. I was always one of the slowest runners in class, and often teased about it.…
5 Common Baby Skin Care Issues and What to Do About Them Baby skin issues can be alarming. Learn about the most common skin conditions so you can know how to treat them. By Mona A. Gohara, M.D. Newborn rashes are one of the most common reasons for visits to the doctor—and they’re especially distressing when they show up on…
Parenting Tips Every New Mom Needs New mom? Here are 37 helpful nuggets of wisdom from our advisors and other Parents insiders that are sure to come in handy. By David Sparrow Becoming a parent can be a bit overwhelming, especially when advice pours in from all sides. So we’ve compiled this handy guide of quick tips from in-the-know parents…
7 Common Toddler Behaviors and What They Mean Two-year-olds act out their emotions in some pretty bizarre ways. Learn how to crack the code of seven toddler behaviors. By Hagar Scher 7 Bizarre Toddler Behaviors, Explained Your toddler is becoming a verbal, opinionated little person. In fact, they might be downright bossy—telling you where to sit, which pants they want…
Cameron Shares 9 Ways To Use Gentle Parenting Techniques If you’re looking to incorporate gentle parenting into your home, here are ways to handle everyday scenarios to get you started. By Blair Sharp You wake up later than you planned, and you’ve got one hour to get everyone ready and out the door. When it’s time to go, you nicely…
Effects of Divorce on Children: An Age-by-Age Guide Learn how to discuss divorce with your child at any age based on their understanding of the situation and the impact it will have on their life. By Laura Broadwell Divorce represents a pivotal and often traumatic shift in a child’s world—and from their perspective, a loss of family. When told about the…
What to Expect: Ultrasound Costs Ultrasounds are common for most people during pregnancy, but they can be expensive. Here’s what you need to know about ultrasound costs, insurance coverage, and affordable options. By Dina Roth Port and Hiranmayi Srinivasan Of the many financial matters you need to prepare when you’re getting ready to welcome a new baby, healthcare costs are at the top…
One Doctor Is Speaking Out In Favor of Birth Plans—Here’s Why An OB-GYN office discouraged their patients from creating birth plans. Here’s why one doctor says that’s poor patient care. By Beth Ann Mayer There’s a cliché that you can’t plan labor and delivery. Things happen, even if you’ve had a healthy pregnancy. That’s true. Fetal heart rates can drop,…
5 Travel Destinations That Offer a Bit of Black History From New Orleans to Brazil, we’re sharing the best destinations for families who want to learn Black history on vacation. By Kiratiana Freelon When I was 10 years old, my father took me to visit Niagara Falls in New York State. I have memories of shivering in the cold mist…
