Parenting books—even Christian ones—capitalize on fear and longing, sometimes making promises that don’t hold true.

A growing number of Americans are choosing to have pets over children as the costs of raising kids has risen. This comes as the fertility rate in the U.S. hit a record low in 2024. NBC News' Marquise ...

Sarasota is not a megapolis. So what? Who needs a city of 20 million if you are raising a family? According to the latest numbers, Sarasota population counts about 500,000 people. But that’s not what ...

Still, beyond these macro-level factors lies “the discourse”—the culturally produced and curated-yet-organic “vibes”—about what it means to be a mother in 2025. What, for example, has so emphatically ...

A viral video has alleged an unusual type of fraud in Minnesota: a daycare that is running off state money, reportedly without actually operating as a child care provider. The video showed a ...

The crushing cost of raising children troubles not only parents, it suddenly preoccupies political leaders as well. New York’s new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, seeks $6 billion to ensure free child care, ...

Indeed, the Oscar winner recently showed off her jolly side, sharing a glimpse into her family’s holiday festivities alongside rare photos with all three of her lookalike kids. In the first picture of ...

Lauren Gilbert was diagnosed with an aggressive form of colon cancer in April 2025. She is writing greeting cards in case she isn't there for her kids' milestones. The mom hopes they will read her ...

A few days ago, I wrapped a coaching call with a senior executive navigating a complex restructuring—work that demands steadiness in ambiguity, patience when emotions rise, and the discipline to stay ...

How do we help children understand the importance of helping others? I’ve heard different strategies: requiring kids to donate part of their allowance; involving them in decisions around charitable ...

Children and former associates of James Dobson honored the “pro-family” leader at an Oct. 4 memorial service in Denver that highlighted his roles as a father and man of deep faith rather than his ...

INDIANAPOLIS — This week on Parent Squad we’re talking through the seasons of parenting. From tiny infants to toddler tantrums, they become tweens and teens in the blink of an eye! Felicia sits down ...