6+ mon, 1+ week ago (198+ words) From learning how to care for your newborn to award-winning baby gear, this guide has everything you need to know for the first 40 days of parenthood. The New Parent Playbook Becoming a parent is a life changing experience. Priorities shift. There are new responsibilities to take on, and the early days are a blur'thanks to hormonal shifts and sleep deprivation. And all of these changes can lead to a lot of questions, like how much sleep does my baby need and how often should they feed? But whether you need straightforward advice or support for yourself, we're here to help. Our new parent playbook will help get you through the first 40 days of parenthood'and beyond. From learning how to help siblings bond with baby to better understanding your postpartum body, this guide has it all. It even has newborn care…...

10+ mon, 2+ week ago (534+ words) Parents / Getty Images Get ready for the next generation of kiddos! The start of 2025 marks the beginning of Generation Beta. It follows Generation Alpha and includes all babies born between 2025 and 2039. By the year 2035, Generation Beta is projected to comprise 16% of the global population, according to social analyst and demographer'Mark McCrindle. Wondering what these little ones might grow up to be like? We spoke to psychologists to learn some key projections about Generation Beta, including the traits and characteristics we might expect from them. With the many sweeping changes occurring in our world today, some people feel that Generation Beta will be unlike any generation that came before it. For starters, they'll grow up in a world shaped by rapid advancements in technology, artificial intelligence, and environmental challenges, says Zishan Khan, MD, a board-certified child, adolescent, and adult psychiatrist with…...

11+ mon, 2+ week ago (958+ words) There are some very real pressures about growing or not growing your family. Parents/Peathegee Inc via Getty Images "Will an only child be lonely?" It's a question recently posited on Reddit by a mom-to-be who's pregnant with their first child and feels terrified by the idea of having another. She fears how having more than one child might affect her relationship with her partner and their bank account." I was 47 years old when I gave birth to our first and only amazing daughter, after five years of trying and IVF. My husband and I didn't set out to have an only child'but due to the cost and, mainly because of my severe postpartum difficulties, I knew I could not go through it again." Is our daughter lonely as an only child? I'd say she mostly has moments of boredom…...

9+ mon, 4+ day ago (383+ words) Active parenting enables children to develop secure emotional attachments because they always feel safe, supported, and understood by their parents (well, at least most of the time). Read on to learn from experts what active parenting looks like'its pros and cons, plus tips to become a more active parent. Children thrive when they feel supported. Research indicates that strong, responsive relationships with parents in early childhood, creating secure attachment, fosters better social and emotional regulation. Parents who practice active parenting tend to be tuned into their children, engage in active play, and are openly affectionate." Here are some key features of an active parent: Though active parenting can be challenging to maintain since it requires a high level of engagement and taking a constant interest in your child's development, Lautman says the parenting style is rare in that it will…...

6+ mon, 3+ week ago (1257+ words) A new report is highlighting the issues kids can encounter while gaming. Here's how parents can help. A new report is highlighting the issues kids can encounter while gaming. Here's how parents can help. Minecraft, Roblox, and Fortnite are just some of the popular games taking up Gen Alpha's time. One report shows 79% of this generation, born between 2010 and 2024, plays weekly. While they are expected to become the biggest generation of players, we can't forget about Gen Z63% of them prefer video games over watching a movie. "Unfortunately, we see these threats occurring across most platforms," says Melissa Stroebel, the vice president of research and insights at Thorn. "These are fundamentally social spaces; bad actors target them to connect with young people." The new report comes despite changes, such as parental controls that popular gaming platform Roblox announced last fall. Stroebel…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago (615+ words) Most people surveyed thought it was a worthwhile tradeoff for raising kids. It doesn't matter if you're a stay-at-home parent, a parent who works from home or outside of the house, or even a single parent. Most parents and caregivers recognize that they have little time to themselves, no matter their personal or career circumstances. Raising children is all-consuming, especially in today's world, where the mental load of parenting is at an extreme high. It's no secret that we're all just trying to keep up. There's so much to do to help our children become the best versions of themselves. This takes up most hours in the day and leaves less time for even the most basic variations of self-care. It may not be a revelation that parents have minimal time for themselves, but it might be interesting to learn…...

10+ mon, 4+ hour ago (808+ words) The future King isn't immune to having his kids shut him out when it comes to chatting about school. Parents / OLI SCARFF'via Getty Images Royals'they're just like us! Even the future King of England is not exempt from getting the brush off from his kids when it comes to topics like their school day. During a recent school visit in Liverpool, England, when someone inquired what Prince William's kids'Prince George, age 11, Princess Charlotte, age 9, and Prince Louis, age 6'learned in school each day, the Prince relatably admitted'They always say absolutely nothing at all." Thousands of miles away from royal palaces, my own kids frustratingly won't share much about what they learned in school either. From my first grader to my teenagers, I'm sometimes left wondering if they just don't want to talk about school'or if they actually sit and stare…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago (727+ words) Experts explain why boys are vulnerable to predatory behavior online, and offers tips for parents on how to keep them safe. "We try to look at it as this question: How do we safeguard healthy and normal exploration while combating against exploitation," Thorn's vice president of research and strategic impact, Melissa Stroebel, tells Parents. Here's what else to know about the concerning report from Thorn. One of the more notable findings from Thorn's study is that 58% of teens'both male and female'reported having a potentially harmful experience online. The interactions deemed "potentially harmful" include a spectrum of experiences ranging from normal sexual exploration'two 16 year olds flirting and exploring their sexuality in a digital space, for example'to abusive behavior by adult predators. When these interactions were explored further, Thorn researchers found notable patterns especially among younger boys, defined as 9 to 12-year-olds in…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago (249+ words) Whether you are looking to better understand Gen Alpha style or simply want to learn how to personalize your child's school uniform, our back-to-school style guide will help you prepare for the back-to-school shopping season. The Back-to-School Style Guide for Families From fashion tips and tricks to tween and teen hair and nails, our back-to-school style guide has a little bit of everything. Perfect for the back-to-school shopping season. The start of the school year is an exciting time, for parents and kids. Sure, it can be nerve-wracking and stressful'especially for older children who may be worrying about academic pressures and social concerns'but each year brings about promises and potential. Plus, kids get to hang out with their friends. But one thing on nearly every child's mind during back-to-school season is back-to-school shopping. In particular, back-to-school fashion. But let's face…...

8+ mon, 6+ day ago (1419+ words) Aura's AI-powered app helps parents keep tabs on their child's mental health so subtle changes in mood don't slip through the cracks or go unnoticed. Aura's AI-powered app helps parents keep tabs on their child's mental health so subtle changes in mood don't slip through the cracks or go unnoticed. Being online can be both beneficial and harmful for kids. On the one hand, they can learn new things and meet kids with similar interests. On the other, they may increase their risk for bullying and experience mental health challenges. In fact, as many as 1 in 5 kids have severe anxiety or depression that can be linked in part to online activities and feelings of isolation. Saunders-Waldron says the key is balance and awareness'understanding how online interactions affect a child's mental and emotional state and knowing if your child is being…...