How Food Traditions Nourish New Moms
Parents still turn to old recipes and customs for postpartum recovery.
February 25, 2021
The Upside to Screen Time
Kids are expanding their tech savvy to connect and explore creatively.
January 20, 2021
What to Expect When You’re Expecting the Worst
People who have lost pregnancies often emotionally distance themselves when they become pregnant again. But is that healthy?
January 14, 2021
Who Would Win in a Dinosaur Battle Royale?
A cheat sheet for parents of dino-obsessed kids.
October 12, 2020
How to Tell if Distance Learning Is Working for Your Kid
Measuring skills, not test scores, is key.
September 11, 2020
This Chemical Can Impair Fertility, but It’s Hard to Avoid
Hormone-disrupting phthalates can be found in everything from plastics and household goods to personal care products. Studies have shown they may be harmful to women’s reproductive systems.
August 25, 2020
We Want Your Scenes and Stories From Pandemic Parenting
The Times would love to hear from you.
August 19, 2020
With Less Breastfeeding Support, Mothers Are Turning to Online Help
The pandemic has resulted in fewer resources for breastfeeding women, but experts say it’s still crucial to seek guidance.
August 11, 2020
Identical Twins With Two Very Different Destinies
A father looks to science and faith to understand his son's congenital heart defect.
August 10, 2020
How to Proactively Prepare for Distance Learning
This fall doesn’t have to be like the spring.
August 5, 2020
I Was a Screen-Time Expert. Then the Coronavirus Happened.
An author reflects on her pre-pandemic pronouncements about children’s technology use and offers new advice, like focus on feelings, not screens.
July 27, 2020
Having Disturbing Thoughts as a New Parent? Here’s How to Cope
Intrusive thoughts can be terrifying. Exercises, like distancing, can reduce parents’ anxieties.
July 2, 2020
As the Country Opens Up, Children With Disabilities Are Getting Left Behind
The kids who most need social interaction this summer won’t be getting it.
June 10, 2020
Growing a Family in the Shadow of a Pandemic
Six households weighed the risks of conceiving and carrying a child during the coronavirus outbreak, each balancing their concerns against an uncertain future.
June 8, 2020
Summer Camps Are Going ‘Virtual.’ Parents Are Skeptical.
With in-person camps canceled because of the coronavirus, many are going online — but that’s not an option for some families.
May 19, 2020
The Man Who Coaches Husbands on How to Avoid Divorce
Would he be able to help smooth out my own marital conflicts?
May 18, 2020
Oh, Good, the Kids Are Fighting Again
Nobody said listening to kids bicker is fun. But lockdown offers a chance to teach them how to resolve conflicts on their own.
May 8, 2020
Mothers Band Together to Save Breast Milk During California Power Outage
As the state’s largest utility began its deliberate outage, breastfeeding mothers found resourceful ways to keep pumping and prevent breast milk from spoiling.
How to Handle Your Baby’s Stay in the NICU
Baby’s visit to the NICU can stress out parents, but there are a few ways to cope.
How to Avoid the Biggest Holiday Hazards for Kids
Food, fires, freeways and falls pose the biggest threats to young children.
April 17, 2020
Ask Parenting: I Use My Phone for Everything. Is That Harming My Kids?
Modeling healthy digital habits has become more and more challenging as our smartphones become intertwined with nearly every aspect of our lives.
April 17, 2020
The Newest Fertility Accessory: A Wellness Coach
More and more clinics are offering deep breathing, meditation and yoga lessons before stressful appointments, but will they help women get pregnant? The data is mixed.
Your Kid Trusts Humans More Than the Internet
Preschoolers love talking to Siri and Alexa, but don’t take them seriously.
April 17, 2020
A Weight Watchers App for Kids Raises Concerns
Kurbo by WW promises to fight childhood obesity by teaching kids aged 8 to 17 healthy eating strategies — but is it ever a good idea to teach kids how to diet?
Too Much Screen Time? Here’s How to Dial Back
Sticking to a new routine can stop your children from becoming screen zombies.
April 17, 2020
Grieving My Mother as I Became a Mother
I’d counted on my mom, an expert on child development, to help me learn to parent my son. The thought of managing without her was terrifying.
April 17, 2020
How to Get Your Partner to Take on More Emotional Labor
You can take concrete steps to more equitably divide emotional labor with your partner — starting with talking openly about the dynamic.
Does Anything Actually Make You Go Into Labor?
Most of the popular legends are more myth than fact, but there are a couple of interesting exceptions.
The Rage Mothers Don’t Talk About
Mothers are supposed to be patient martyrs, so our rage festers beneath our shame.
April 16, 2020
What You Need to Know About Water Birth
Laboring in water is gaining popularity among women interested in alternatives to traditional hospital births. But is it safe?
How Men’s Bodies Change When They Become Fathers
Hint: They don’t just get “dad bods.”
Agonizing Over Screen Time? Follow the Three C’s
Parents can let down their guard a bit. What matters is child, content and context.
April 13, 2020