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…
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…
Latina Moms Deserve More Support At Work COVID-19 continues to impact the mental health of mothers in Latinx communities, forcing them to leave their jobs, and take their future into their own hands. By Priscilla Blossom Prior to the pandemic, 36-year-old Pilar V. worked as an assistant principal at a South Florida school and loved her job. But when COVID-19 hit…
The Benefits of Reading to Your Baby Get ready to break out your copy of Goodnight Moon! Research shows it’s never too early to start reading with your little one, so we broke down nine important benefits of books. By Linda DiProperzio and Alison Fox There’s nothing better than picking up a classic children’s book and sharing it with your baby. From The…
A Guide to Saving Money on Back-to-School Expenses Back-to-school season can put a huge dent in your wallet. Follow these easy tips to save money on school supplies, clothes, dorm furniture, technology, and more. By Nicole Harris It’s no secret that back-to-school shopping really puts a strain on your budget. In 2021, families planned to spend an average of $848.90 on…
How I’m Raising Proud Hispanic Children I realized that my children don’t need to relive my childhood to appreciate their heritage, just like I didn’t have to relive my father’s. They will appreciate being Hispanic in a different way than me. By Julie Calidonio When I was nine, my younger sisters and I went to El Salvador to visit my…
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…
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…
