Parenting

When mothers strongly disapprove of a child’s friends, those friendships are more likely to collapse as trust, closeness, and support begin to erode. It’s a tale as old as time: Parents don’t like the company their children keep – and...

With 48 international soccer teams visiting U.S. cities for pre-World Cup training – including the German Men’s National Team in Winston-Salem – a Wake Forest University Health and Exercise Science professor sees an exciting opportunity for pro players to influence the health...

Bay Area parents can keep their polished nails longer with practical habits that fit busy schedules, messy moments, and everyday caregiving.

When my partner and I started looking for a place to raise our kids, I assumed the house would be the hard part. Square footage, number of bedrooms, whether the kitchen had room for a high chair and a...

There's a New York Times opinion piece making the rounds this week, and I keep sending it to people. The headline is blunt: what your kid's report card isn't telling you. The finding is blunter: nearly nine in ten parents...

Since the pandemic hit, there has been a 700% increase in pet adoptions, and although it's wonderful that so many pooches have a place to call home, new pet owners may be less familiar with how dangerous fireworks are...

Hydration needs shift during pregnancy because total body water increases by roughly 6–8 liters over the course of gestation, helping support increased blood volume, digestion, temperature regulation, and fetal development. With these heightened demands, many expecting moms wonder whether...

You see them. Tiny, squirming, impossibly small: a litter of kittens tucked behind a bush, under a porch, or near a parking lot curb. Your instinct is immediate: pick them up, take them somewhere safe. That instinct comes from...

I have long admired the work of parenting expert, Janet Lansbury. She’s somewhat of an idol to me—a calm, grounded, yet authoritative voice on supporting and enabling the growth of children. Her books and podcasts center on the theme...

Postpartum experiences are as unique as the pregnancies that come before them. Because of this, it can be difficult to recognize what's normal and what could be a complication — even if you've given birth before. The postpartum period is generally...