I used to be a calm parent but now I yell easily. How do I fix this?
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan Leahy and Amy JoyceMy 12-year-old needs constant supervision to do his homework. What do I do?
A parent hates to micromanage a son's homework situation, but he won't complete it otherwise.
By Meghan LeahyTeaching your kids to love the night sky, no telescope required
Stargazing can be as complicated or as simple as you want it to be, but the goal should be the same: experiencing awe.
By Dustin NelsonAn extra 10 minutes at dinner may help kids eat more healthy foods
How do you make kids eat more vegetables and fruits? Extended dinners helped children eat more healthy food, a study says. Bite-sized portions also helped.
By Marlene CimonsAmid ADHD med shortage, parents fear sending unmedicated kids to school
The ADHD medication shortage is creating huge problems for children who rely on the prescriptions.
By Jackie SpinnerWe’re missing a major mental health crisis: Teen boys are struggling, too
Being male is the highest risk factor for suicide, and boys today are struggling.
By Jennifer FinkMy 5-year-old is judging kids based on their skin color. What do I do?
We’re a biracial family ourselves, and our daughter's racist commentary concerns me. What's the right approach?
By Meghan LeahyWhat if the sun could make a sound? How a poet teaches her children poetry.
This National Poetry Month, read how the poet Maggie Smith teaches her own children the craft.
By Maggie SmithTexas is home. The Briggle family and their trans child are fighting for it.
Facing the most extreme anti-trans bills to ever come before the Texas legislature, families feel a sense of existential peril.
By Caitlin GibsonSouth Korea wants school bullies outed when they apply for college or jobs
South Korea's ruling party plans to introduce a bill that would punish school bullies following popular Korean dramas like "The Glory."
By Adela Suliman and Grace MoonWhat to do about a father who has anger issues?
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan Leahy and Amy JoyceMy tween granddaughter ‘hates’ her 4-year-old sister. How can I help?
An 11-year-old granddaughter always tells her 4-year-old sister to stop or be quiet. She says she hates her and that she gets all the attention.
By Meghan LeahyLiving with cats or dogs may lower children’s risk of food allergies
A study found exposure to dogs or cats during fetal development or the first few months of life lowered the odds of a later food allergy by about 14 percent.
By Dan HurleyParent doesn’t know how to help fifth-grader terrified of public speaking
Speaking in front of the class is required. It leaves her in tears and unable to speak.
By Meghan LeahyAmerica’s gun violence has changed the way we parent
In 2020 and 2021, guns killed more children than car accidents, formerly the leading cause of death among young people. Parents explain what this has done to them.
By Amy Joyce, Caitlin Gibson and Elizabeth ChangHow to talk to your kids about school shootings
Sadly, we are re-upping tips from previous pieces we have published about the same topic. Because these shootings just keep happening.
By Amy Joyce10 questions to ask when choosing a day-care provider
Staffing, discipline, first aid and more: Asking these questions can help parents choose the right day-care for their child.
By Daniel BortzWe’re getting divorced. How do we create a soft landing for our child?
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan Leahy and Amy JoyceKids these days! Why do they talk back, argue, disrespect elders?
Why do kids these days disrespect their elders?
By Meghan LeahyThe sandwich generation is changing. The stress remains.
Adults simultaneously caring for their very elderly parents and their grown-up kids or their grandchildren are also being squeezed.
By Elizabeth Chang