Paid Parental Leave is a Good Business Decision
The United States is the only country among 37 developed nations that doesnt offer paid maternity leave.
10 Signs You Are Breastfeeding In Public
Breastfeeding is an everyday activity and the single sign it is happening is that there is one less baby crying due to hunger.
How I Found Strength to Make It Through a Weaning Nightmare
What followed from our first weaning attempt is a nightmare, a toddler who wants to suck incessantly, using me for comfort not sustenance.
Raising Kids With a Movement-Based Lifestyle: An Interview with Katy Bowman
The simple truth is that we and our kids spend too much time sitting. But its never too late to start a movement-based lifestyle.
Happy Mother's Day - With Teenagers?
On behalf of your teenagers, let me say, "Happy Mothers Day, Mom. You are doing an amazing job." Pour yourself another cup of coffee and go wake them up. Youve got Mothers Day to celebrate!
Wait, What - PLU (People Like Us) Syndrome?
What are we teaching our kids when we so make friendship decisions for them, based on class, socioeconomic status, race, political party, or religion?
My big brother refers to the years before I was born – when he was our parents' only child — as the best of his life. The glory days. The Era of No Trouble.
Not everyone is qualified to be President. But anyone can give her opinion as to who that person should be. My 8-year-old daughter, for example.
Science says calling your mom will make you feel better
Three researchers try to shed some light on the relationships between mothers and daughters. Source: Go call your mom. Science says itll make you feel better. - The Washington Post
Large study suggests that flu shots for moms protect infants too.
Heres one more reason pregnant women should get a flu shot: It not only protects mothers, but a large study suggests it prevents flu in the infant, too. Source: Flu Shots Protect Babies, Too
The Parent.co Team Solves Mother's Day
Ed: Today the Parent.co team is gathered to discuss Mother's Day. We have three dads: Mike, Ed, and Justin. And three moms: Angela, Sara, and Autumn. And two women who don't have kids, but do have...
Why "Mama" Has the Same Meaning in Almost Every Language
For most people on Earth, "mama" shares a singular meaning: mother. Here's why.
School Assembly Blames Girls for Distracting Boys From Learning
A girls-only assembly to talk about inappropriate clothing has led to accusations of sexism and a move by administrators to rethink the schools dress code.
Gender Neutral Toys on the Rise, Thanks to the Internet
Products marketed to children are more divided than ever, but the Internet is increasingly offering alternatives to Hot Wheels and Barbies.
Two-Minute Warnings Don't Help Kids Transition Away From Screentime
Two-minute warnings may work well in sports, but they dont, apparently, work for children.
Shootings by preschoolers are happening at an average pace of about two per week.
This Is How We Can Appreciate Our Teachers Everyday
Here are facts to share next time you hear someone say that teachers "have it easy," are "overpaid," or are "never fired."
My Kids Have Two Moms To Celebrate On Mothers Day
My mother-in-law asked my partner and me what we would be doing on Mothers Day. Our answer: well be mothering on Mothers Day.
Infographic: What Parents Need to Know About Bottled Water-Free Events
To reduce the environmental impact of concerts and events, event organizers are increasingly reducing and even banning sales of bottled water.
"A gap year gave me more life skills than 13 years of schooling"
Meeting new people and dealing with a different environment builds your confidence like crazy, says my mother. Youre more adaptable to different situations and challenges. My father said the ...
Kid Made Recipe: Everything You Need to Pull Off An Impressive Mothers Day Brunch
You don't need to plan for weeks to host a delicious, beautiful Mother's Day brunch at your place. One trip to the market and minimal prep will set you up.
How Important is Brain Research to Early Childhood Education and Services?
The science indicates that helping parents improve the way they interact with their babies has real impact on physical and mental health.
Drinking Can Temporarily Improve Happiness but it Doesn't Last
People momentarily happier when drinking alcohol but over longer periods, drinking more does not make them more satisfied with life.
The Best (and Worst) States for Moms to Earn a Paycheck
Which places are doing their best to help moms raise their kids, contribute to the economy, and stay sane all at the same time?