Here’s How I’m Overcoming My Fear of Blended Families Post-Divorce Like many other Black women, I was afraid to remarry and create a blended family after my divorce. Therapy and self-reflection have helped me heal and overcome my fears. By Elizabeth Ayoola “I’m never getting married again, I’m never living with a man again, and I’m never having another child” were…
Exclusive: Michelle Obama Says It’s Up to Parents to Protect Black Children’s Light The former First Lady, whose book ‘The Light We Carry’ comes out November 15, shares parenting lessons for Black families in these challenging times. By Celeste Little We aren’t hunkering down in quarantine any more. We’re back at work and school. Many of us have stripped off our…
Study Shows Social Media Can Add Stress to Parenting—Find a Community That Supports You Social comparison leads to an increase in stress and negative emotions. Instead, find spaces where you feel uplifted and can show up as your full self. By Danielle Marie Holland For the first 3 years of my son’s life, I lived in a rural area where community…
9 Natural Toddler Cough Remedies It’s miserable to watch your toddler suffer when they’re sick. Help them feel better with these home remedies for coughing in kids. By Jeannette Moninger and Nicole Harris Medically reviewed by Mona Amin, D.O. How to Soothe a Toddler’s Cough First things first, it’s helpful to know what not to do. If your child is coughing, don’t reach for…
Navigating School Functions When You’re an Introverted Parent All of the social demands of being involved in your child’s school community can feel like too much when you are an introverted parent. Here are some ways one mom has found to make it more manageable. By Mia Carella I slowly approached the door and paused. I nervously straightened my shirt, took…
22 Chore Ideas for Every Type of Kid Find a chore your kid loves to do, and start a habit of wanting to help out that’ll last a lifetime. By Catherine Newman To get your young kids into the habit of helping with chores, you have to figure out which ones they love to do. (Tackle the complex and tedious ones as…
What Parents Need To Know When Heading to Polls During Midterm Elections When we vote, we actively choose which version of the future world we want our children to live in. By Jennifer Rosen Heinz Election day is Tuesday, November 8th, and it’s more important now than ever to make sure that you make your voice heard. Midterm elections will…
How Families Can Save Money on Travel This Holiday Season Inflation and a looming recession are a double whammy for many family travelers this year. Here’s how experts say families can save money on holiday travel. By Mia Taylor December is a special month for Aissatou Diallo’s family. Not only is it the birthday month for her 2-year-old toddler, Fatima, but…
Is Melatonin Safe for Kids? Parents are using melatonin to help their children sleep. Here, an expert weighs in on whether these over-the-counter supplements are safe for kids. By Emily Elveru Medically reviewed by Antwon Chavis, M.D. Kids need plenty of shut-eye to fuel their growth and development, but 15% to 25% of young people have trouble falling and staying asleep, according to…
14 Family Halloween Movies to Watch This October Looking for chills and thrills this fall season? Check out our round-up of the best family-friendly Halloween movies. By Suelain Moy It’s time to get spooky! We rounded up the best Halloween movies for families—some of which are available on your favorite streaming services. The classic films will deliver plenty of thrills for Mom,…
