Parenthood can feel confusing and lonely, especially when it seems hard to find advice that fits your real life. Many of us know what it’s like to search for answers and come up empty. Do you ever ...

Nearly every parent has been given at one time or another the well-intentioned, but ultimately unhelpful, advice to “cherish every moment with your kids; they grow up so fast.” Yes, the years go by ...

At 3 a.m., one mother scrolls through sleep-training forums while her baby wails in the next room. Another toggles between TikTok advice and contradictory Google results. It’s a familiar ritual of ...

We live in a culture that pushes children and judges parents. Everyone wants the best for their children, but how do you combat your own expectations and the criticism—real or imagined—that comes with ...

Ever wondered how parents managed before smartphones and endless online advice? Back in the 1970s, raising kids looked and felt pretty different from what we see today. Families got by on instinct, a ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mark Travers writes about the world of psychology. If you have ever ventured into parent social media or “Parent Tok,” you have ...

Ah, parenting. It’s a wild journey, isn’t it? You’re constantly bombarded with advice, trends, and the latest parenting hacks that promise to make your life easier. But sometimes, it feels like the ...

I had my first child when I was 24 and raised her as a single mom. I met my now-husband when my daughter was 14, and I was 41. We adopted two boys at the age of 3 and 2, and despite knowing more, it ...