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How to Destink Your Diaper Pail (and Keep It Destunk)

Not only are they beyond potent, diaper pails can also get moldy.

How to Set Boundaries Around Toy Guns

Plus, how to talk to kids and other parents about real and fake guns.

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10 Ways to Make Your Kids Less Materialistic During the Holidays

We want to teach kids to appreciate what they already have—even as the big gift-giving holidays approach.

It's Not Too Late to Change Your Parenting Style, and Maybe You Should

If the past year has you reevaluating how you parent, you’re hardly alone. What seemed to work in pre-pandemic times doesn’t necessarily translate to a time in which you are suddenly home with your children and partner every minute of every day for…

I'm Fatima Matar, a Refugee From Kuwait, and This Is How I Parent

Fatima Matar is a lawyer, law professor, and an activist from Kuwait. After speaking out against human rights violations, government corruption, honor killings, book banning, and in support of the rights of the LGBTQ community, she fled her home…

Dominate Your Kid’s Next ‘Sugar Rush’ Before It Starts

No, sugar doesn't cause hyper behavior—but your child does often act differently after consuming a bunch of sweets.

How Do I Strengthen My Relationship With My Adult Children?

Once your kids are grown, it's time to build a new relationship with them—here's how.

Does Sex Position Matter When You're Trying to Get Pregnant?

Here's what fertility doctors say is most important when you're trying to conceive.

How to Manage After-School Meltdowns With a Neurodivergent Child

Disorders like ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or dyscalculia can help trigger after-school meltdowns.

How to Stop Yelling at Your Kid About Using Their Phone

Instead of dictating rules, work with them to come up with a plan for responsible phone use.

What Is the Worst Parenting Mistake You've Ever Made?

I only learned about "time-ins" long after fully implementing the "time-out."

How to Get Your Reluctant Toddler to Poop in the Potty

"Stool toileting refusal" is quite common—here's how you can get past it.

Let Your Kid Struggle Through Video Games, Already

Keep the joystick in their hands—there are more productive ways to help them if they get stuck.

How to Know If Your Kid Really Needs Braces

Ask these questions when you talk to your dentist or orthodontist.