Its Time to Stop Shaming and Humiliating Children
Now is the time for each of us to come together against one big parenting trend that has no benefit: its time to stop shaming and humiliating children.
Who Dares Discuss Paid Parental Leave in the USA?
A perspective on the surprisingly controversial topic of paid parental leave in the US, from a mother who has experienced it from multiple angles.
September. Back to routine and structure; back to reasonable bedtimes for kids and adults. Light years away from the nostalgia of a summer that's passed.
“I love you so much,” I called to my son presently, over and over, and pulled back onto the road before me, visible now under a shallow sea.
Kurt Vile on Fatherhood & The Creative Life
"You can’t really set up any rules... It’s all pretty maddening but really fun." Jeff Gangemi interviews Kurt Vile about his new album, fatherhood and the creative life.
Vote: Do you talk to your kids about drug and alcohol addiction?
In a recent poll, we asked parents to share their top three fears about their kid's future. Drug and alcohol addiction was the surprising answer. This inspired us to ask a new question: As parents,...
So, You’re a Pats Fan, But Your Kid Likes The Jets…
My son is just beginning to understand what happens on Sunday afternoons at our house. From about 1 pm to 7:30 pm, the day is spent clogging arteries on the couch in between bathroom and occasional...
The Internet: The Double-Edged Sword of Parenthood
The internet is one the most unnerving tools for mothers, because it can add anxiety instead of removing it.
37 parenting tweets guaranteed to make you laugh every time (Number one gets me without fail.) Your toddler should learn to use a knife. Really. Has your kid ever wondered what it would take to...
Get The Latest From Parent Co In Apple's iOS 9 News App
We're very happy to say that you can now follow the latest posts from Parent Co in the News app in iOS on Apple devices.
If You Should Do It For Your Kid, You Should Do It For Yourself
To all of the parents out there: you deserve to feel good each day. You deserve some praise - and self-praise - for the things you do every day.
Vote: Do You Restrict Your Kid's Screentime?
In today’s poll, we’re asking parents if they restrict the amount of time their kids spend interacting with screens. Note that we didn't distinguish TV screens from smartphones / tablets. You can ...
In today’s poll, we're asking parents to share their family's movie night habits. You can view everyone’s results after you vote. For extra credit, email your favorite family movies to edward@pare...
So Much of Parenting Is Making An Informed Gut Decision
Redshirting is common practice. But when it comes to this decision, my husband and I will continue to be informed but also go with our gut.
The first day of school has come and gone, but I bet you'll still relate to the wonderful poem "Back to School Blues," sent to us by poet Diana Whitney.
Poll: What is your #1 biggest concern about your kids and social media?
In today’s poll, parents are sharing their biggest concerns about their kids and social media. As always, view everyone's results after you vote.
5 Ways to Connect With Our Kids
Kids don’t come with instruction manuals, but with a little love and a lot of patience, we all have the ability to raise wonderful children.
In June 2001, Konstantin Petrov was completing electrical work at the Twin Towers Windows on the World restaurant. As though he knew it would be gone in a few months time, he documented what others...
In today’s poll, we’re asking parents to share when they learned about the birds and the bees, vs when they think their own kids should learn about this topic. We also ask if sex education should ...
Poll: What Are Your Top 3 Fears About Your Kids' Future?
In today's poll, we're asking parents about their biggest fears about their kids' future. It's a grim poll, but it's illuminating to know the fears we share as parents. View results after you...
20 Ways To Involve Your Family In National Arts in Education Week
Every kid deserves access to a high-quality arts education. Research on arts education shows that arts integration in schools improves school climate, student motivation, creativity, perseverance,...
NYC. My beloved home for 13 years. Then on April 30th 2014, we - my husband, two kids, one dog and I - said good-bye. It wasn’t a particularly sweet parting. NYC pretty much chewed us up and spit u...
A father passes down his love for science fiction and all things 'geek,' while thinking about how the values of the genre help his son grow as a person.
7 Actual Most Important Things Our Parents Taught Us
1. How to Wash Our Hair This seems silly, but the bottom line is that we definitely don’t all do it the same way. You have your strict folk who lather, rinse, and repeat their shampoo every time, ...