This Is How Long It Takes New Parents To Catch Up On Sleep. Parents, can you relate to this? In case you have a new baby and are wondering if respite from difficulty in sleeping is around the corner, then do not get too enthused. Sadly, sleepless nights for parents last much longer than the … Read more
The heartwarming photo is going viral. Going to the doctor is stressful enough, but going with a baby in tow adds a whole other layer to it. But an act of kindness from a stranger made it easier for a mom to fill out the necessary paperwork while keeping her baby calm. A man named Joe … Read more
If you need another reason to let go of working mom guilt, just look to a study published in the journal Work, Employment and Society, which found that adult daughters of mothers who worked outside of the home were more likely to be employed, hold more supervisory responsibility, work more hours and earn higher incomes … Read more
The American Academy of Pediatrics has hardened its stance against spanking children as a form of parental discipline. In a new policy statement, published in the journal Pediatrics on Monday, the pediatricians association recommends that adults caring for children use “healthy forms of discipline” — such as positive reinforcement of appropriate behaviors, and setting limits and expectations … Read more
It’s invisible, but it’s always with me. You can’t see it. My husband and kids certainly can’t see it, but there it is, sitting like a weight on my chest. Sometimes the weight feels like it will crush me, it’s so much — too much. Other times, it’s manageable and I feel kind of proud … Read more
Ladies, do you feel this is accurate? Most parents will tell you that they have very little personal time. Between meal prep, carpools, story time, bath time, work outside the home and trying to catch at least a little sleep, moms and dads find themselves with little time left over each day to relax or just do … Read more
Nothing looks more irresistible than a newborn baby. They are so small, so cute and so cuddly! It’s no wonder why people just want to reach out and hold, squeeze and get their hands on the little ones. However, new parents are starting to put out a literal stop sign when it comes to visitors … Read more
I Stopped Using My Phone Around My Kids For A Week—And Here’s What Happened How much screen time is too much? Technology and the role it plays in our kids’ lives is a common topic for parenting blogs and playground chit-chat. How much screen time is too much? When should kids get their own phones? Can I … Read more
This is so adorable. John Legend may be an EGOT recipient, but that doesn’t mean he’s free from a little friendly competition. In fact, Eva Longoria’s 3-month-old son is giving him a run for his money in the musical department — at least, that’s what the proud mom joked about in the most adorable Instagram video. … Read more
Parents, this is an important read. Many parents struggle with limiting their kids’ screen time. And when it comes to their own compulsive phone use, they have some work to do as well. Actress Jamie Lee Curtis speaks out about this disconnect, insisting parents need to lead by example in order to help their kids develop … Read more