Cavan Images/Getty My 8-year-old son pleaded with my husband and me for a pet. Although his first choice was a cat, family allergies ruled that out. We made a list of other possible pets: chinchilla, rabbit, gerbil, mouse, ferret… dog? "Just get a dog!" friends urged. "It’ll be worth it." A puppy-filled future took shape...
TikTok Wait! Don’t go! It’s not what you think… mostly! We’re all tired of the Mommy Wars — SAHM vs Working Mom. Helicopter Parent vs Free Range Parent. It’s tired. It’s annoying. It’s getting us nowhere because, ultimately, it’s all surface-level discussions. If we want to improve the lives of mothers (and, by extension, their...
TikTok There are few decisions more difficult or stressful for a parent than figuring out daycare. Even for parents who are excited to send their kiddo off to socialize, play, and have additional adults keeping an eye on them as they grow up, it’s tough to know where to start. Something as basic as knowing...
solidcolours/E+/Getty Images Attention, bikers and parents of mini bikers. Major retailers have pulled a number of bike helmets in response to a Consumer Reports review, and now the organization is offering guidance on choosing safe helmets. Consumer Reports spot-checked 21 bike helmets from online retailers, and found that eight were missing the legally required label...