When dropping off your little one at nursery school, you might expect childcare workers to check if you’d remembered to bring diapers, a spare set of clothes and a sippy cup. What you might not expect is for them to advise you that you need to dress your child in more gender-stereotypical clothing. But that’s exactly
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COURTESY OF TROPICANA KIDS Her tactic: “Nowadays, schools make it great for parents by sending out an email blast that lets you know what your kids have been doing all day,” Philipps says. “For example, the school that my kids go to sends an email with an ‘Ask Me About’ section that highlights a few things
The American Academy of Pediatrics is recommending that doctors write a prescription for kids that’s a bit out of the ordinary. In a new clinical report, the AAP stresses the importance of a “prescription for play.” The report, which is an update to one from 2007, explains the many benefits play can have in a
The average American family will spend somewhere around $637 on back-to-school supplies for each elementary school child this year and twice that for a high school student, according to the annual Backpack Index from Huntington Bank and Communities in Schools. Add to that the fact that both children and parents typically have anxiety about the transition of
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. Ah, morning: the sun is shining, the coffee’s brewing, and your kids’ screen time for the day is still fresh enough that you
It may seem impossible to put into words the chaos, confusion and pure love of parenting. But moms and dads across Twitter sure are trying. A trending hashtag is calling on parents to sum up #ParentingIn5WordsOrLess. Celebrities, influencers and other parents have chimed in to share the hilarity and emotion that come with raising kids.
The first day of kindergarten is often marked by adorable photos alongside “I can’t believe this!” captions filled with crying emoji. Because although many parents are happy to watch their kids start that stage of childhood, some moms and dads also face many fears. HuffPost turned to parents who have been through the transition of sending their
It’s the time of year when back-to-school sales flood the cable channels and bombard our inboxes, but not without reason. After all, little ones grow out of their clothes almost overnight, and active teens wear out their sneakers faster than you can replace them. But, for every new back-to-school purchase you make, you’re left with
Halle Berry has a lot of thoughts about parenthood. The actress, mother of 10-year-old Nahla and 4-year-old Maceo, has been sharing her parenting experiences and wisdom throughout her time as a mom. In honor of her birthday, we’ve rounded up 13 lovely quotes about motherhood from Berry. On Balancing Work And Parenthood “You don’t ever
Viola Davis knows the challenges of raising a child today. The actress became a mother through adoption in 2011, and now her daughter Genesis is 8 years old. Over the years, she’s opened up about the journey of parenthood in many public appearances. In honor of Davis’ birthday on Saturday, we’ve rounded up some of her
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. Me: there’s nothing I wouldn’t do for my child. I would walk through the fires of hell and back for himSon: can we
One brave dad had to fight back a beaver on Sunday while kayaking with his 7-year-old daughter. Dan Wherley looked down in the water and saw the beaver scratching his brand-new kayak as they were paddling on a creek in Adams County, Pennsylvania. “I thought ‘Wow, that’s pretty cool ― a beaver came up to
A mother of two who nurses her children beyond the “typical” age is getting dragged for extended breastfeeding. The unnamed mother, who has daughters ages 3 and 4, shared her story with the website Love What Matters, which on Wednesday, Instagrammed a photo of the family. “I tandem nursed until my oldest was 4.5 years old,” she
A breastfeeding mom who was asked to “cover up” at a restaurant did so with a comedic flourish that has the internet in hysterics. Last week, Facebook user Carol Lockwood shared a photo of Melanie Dudley nursing her 4-month-old baby in a hotel bistro with a blanket completely covering her head. “A friend’s daughter-in-law was told to
Despite what the celebrity news says, stars are typically not “just like us.” But when it comes to breastfeeding, regular moms can often relate to their famous counterparts. In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we’ve compiled a collection of memorable breastfeeding moments from celebrity moms like Kristen Bell, Serena Williams and Chrissy Teigen. Here are
A father of five in Muncie, Indiana, offered “free ass whoopins” to parents of unruly kids on Facebook and found himself smack dab in the middle of a debate on corporal punishment. Last week Dwayne Stamper posed for a photo showing him sitting in his driveway and holding a paddle behind a cardboard sign that
By Jasmine Miller Hood, Common Sense Media Our house is a head full of curlies. Wonderful, kinky, coil-y curls (except my husband ― the addition of our two curly-headed tots has caused the subtraction of most of the hair on top of his head). While I’ve had my own journey of embracing my natural hair
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. Parenting: Where the coffee’s always cold and the beer’s always warm. — Paige Kellerman (@PaigeKellerman) July 31, 2018 Dad will you help me
J.K. Rowling is quite familiar with the highs and lows of raising children. The Harry Potter creator has three kids: Jessica, 25, David, 15, and Mackenzie, 13. In honor of the world-renowned writer’s birthday (and that of Harry Potter, who she has called her “fictional son”), we’ve rounded up 13 of her best quotes about motherhood.
A series of stunning photos is celebrating the beauty of breastfeeding around the world. In honor of National Breastfeeding Month and World Breastfeeding Week, Lansinoh partnered with photographer Tina Boyadjieva to capture mothers nursing their children in 18 countries, including Peru, France, Turkey and South Africa. Tina Boyadjieva/Courtesy of Lansinoh Tina Boyadjieva photographed a woman
Pottermania endures more than a decade after the final Harry Potter book was released and seven years after the last film hit theaters. The franchise influences many aspects of some people’s lives, from weddings to classroom decor ― and baby names. The Wizarding World has given many names a slight boost, but one name in particular really stands out: Luna.
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy. “Groundhog Day,” only it’s my distracted toddler running into the same wall ten times this morning. — A Bearer Of Dad News (@HomeWithPeanut)
Originally published on Motherly By Heather Marcoux Generations ago, a mother’s village looked a lot more like a literal village. Postpartum mothers depended on family and neighbors for support, but in 2018, we need the support of the mom in the next cubicle more than we need help from the mom next door. A study
Cardi B is being careful with herself. The “I Like It” rapper has passed more milestones in the last few months than most people do in a lifetime. After dropping her smash debut album, “Invasion of Privacy,” which spawned not one but two Billboard No. 1 hits, she got married in secret to Migos rapper Offset
Photo: Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Chrissy Teigen, pictured in June, shared a photo of herself breastfeeding on social media. It all sounds idyllic, but with a newborn to feed, Teigen is still very much on the clock. Fortunately, the model and cookbook author is an ace at multitasking, as evidenced by
Originally published on Motherly By Alyson Pearson My almost 3-year-old was running through the living room and tripped. It was a short fall, but I’m sure you know what happened next — so many tears! “Mommy pick me up!” Then this phrase rang through my head, If you don’t make a big deal out of
Chrissy Teigen has arguably done more to demystify — and definitely deglamorize — pregnancy and new motherhood than a box set of “Call the Midwife.” Mesh underwear? Leaky, swollen breasts? Nonstop pumping? Been there, done that. In the latest installment of “Chrissy gets real about having a baby,” the mom of two reveals that she’s still wearing her maternity pants
The actress has three children ― 12-year-old Violet, 9-year-old Seraphina and 6-year-old Samuel. From her homemade scarf to her “baby bump,” Garner has embraced the funny, strange and geeky sides of motherhood. On Monday, she posted a photo on Instagram that sums up #momlife. The photo shows two days of her planner, featuring a special message:
By Caroline Knorr, Common Sense Media From cyberbullying to FOMO to cruel comments, social media can be a land mine for kids. Issues we parents never had to worry about, such as an intimate photo texted to the entire school or Instagram videos of a birthday party we weren’t invited to, are now a risk
What happens when “Fixer Upper” meets picky eaters? “Fix Her Supper,” of course. That’s the title of a new parody video from The Dad, a media and entertainment brand targeting millennial fathers. “Fix Her Supper” reimagines the beloved HGTV show as focusing on two parents dealing with a picky eater. While the food choices might