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Expert advice on how to deal with the challenges of parenting and raising kids today.

Even Better
The unexpected pitfalls of work-from-home parenthoodThe unexpected pitfalls of work-from-home parenthood
Even Better

For all its benefits, the practice can be a double-edged sword — especially for moms.

By Anna North
How to travel now
Traveling with a baby? Here’s what you need.Traveling with a baby? Here’s what you need.
How to travel now

12 products that’ll make your trip so much easier.

By Nisha Chittal
Parenting
The decline of American playtime — and how to resurrect itThe decline of American playtime — and how to resurrect it
Parenting

The world can be terrifying. But we should still give kids the freedom to explore it.

By Anna North
Technology
President Biden’s new executive action is all about children and the internetPresident Biden’s new executive action is all about children and the internet
Technology

The surgeon general has also issued an advisory that social media may harm children’s mental health.

By Sara Morrison
From banning hugs to gentle parenting, how are you supposed to raise kids, anyway?
The Highlight

The endless cycling — and recycling — of parenting advice.

By Anna North
Parenting
The expensive, unrealistic, and extremely white world of “momfluencers”The expensive, unrealistic, and extremely white world of “momfluencers”
Parenting

Author Sara Petersen on how a narrow vision of motherhood took over social media.

By Anna North
Culture
How American parents became obsessed with genderHow American parents became obsessed with gender
Culture

I’m not the type to throw a gender-reveal party. But I still got sucked into the spectacle of the ultrasound.

By Amanda Montei
I help people decide if they want to have kids. Here’s my advice.
Parenting

A parenthood clarity therapist explains how she helps fence sitters make one of the most important decisions of their lives.

By Ann Davidman
The case for raising a mediocre kid
The Highlight

Parents, let’s embrace — especially during this stressful pandemic — teaching our children to be perfectly average.

By James Breakwell
How to answer 7 big questions kids have about the coronavirus pandemic
The Vox guide to navigating the coronavirus crisis

From missing grandma to fears about getting sick, here’s how adults can help kids navigate this difficult time.

By Anna North
Science
Having a kid won’t kill your marriage, and other parenting “truths” debunkedHaving a kid won’t kill your marriage, and other parenting “truths” debunked
Science

In her new book, Cribsheet, economist Emily Oster corrects several common misconceptions about parenting.

By Julia Belluz
Politics
“You’re Doing It Wrong”: the century-old roots of mom-shaming“You’re Doing It Wrong”: the century-old roots of mom-shaming
Politics

The stereotype of the “ideal mother” hasn’t changed since the 19th century, according to a new book. And it’s hurting everyone.

By Anna North
Transgender people: 10 common myths
Myth #7: Children aren’t old enough to know their gender identityMyth #7: Children aren’t old enough to know their gender identity
Transgender people: 10 common myths

Transgender people can be aware of their identity from a very young age.

By German Lopez
Science
Most parenting advice is worthless. So here’s some parenting advice.Most parenting advice is worthless. So here’s some parenting advice.
Science

It has to do with chilling the hell out.

By David Roberts
Culture
Reality TV offers valuable lessons for children. Really.Reality TV offers valuable lessons for children. Really.
Culture

Seven productive conversations parents can have with their kids about one of TV’s most maligned genres.

By Noel Murray
Life
7 expenses I didn’t budget for as a new parent7 expenses I didn’t budget for as a new parent
Life

Swaddle sacks, V-neck T-shirts, and other costs I didn’t expect when I was expecting.

By Eleanor Barkhorn
The truth about parenting: older kids are much more rewarding than babies
Parenting

The up-all-night early years don’t last forever.

By Noel Murray
I complained about helicopter parents for years. Then I realized I was one.
Features

How I realized I was part of the problem — and what I did about it.

By Jessica Lahey
Life
Childless adults are generally just as happy as parentsChildless adults are generally just as happy as parents
Life

A brief overview of the research on parenting and happiness.

By Dylan Matthews