Category: Parenting

Swedish Grandparents Can Be Paid to Babysit Under New Law

The Nordic country’s generous social services system now allows parents to transfer a portion of paid leave days to other non-parent caregivers.
Why the Egg Freezing Industry Is Booming

Mine is the first generation that has corporate benefits for a technology with the potential to slow the biological clock. Is it feminist dream or Silicon Valley fantasy?
Why Do I Have to Choose Between My Grandmother’s Funeral and a Birthday Party?

A reader’s brother-in-law is insisting that she accompany her children to his 1-year-old’s birthday party, even though attending would require her to miss an important funeral.
Researchers Say Social Media Warning Is Too Broad

Some scientists who study youth mental health say the evidence does not support the notion that social media is harmful per se.
Surgeon General Calls for Warning Labels on Social Media Platforms

Dr. Vivek Murthy said he would urge Congress to require a warning that social media use can harm teenagers’ mental health.
Padres firman acuerdos para mantener a sus hijos lejos de los celulares

En algunas escuelas de Estados Unidos, los padres de familia firman cartas de compromiso para alejar a sus hijos de los celulares hasta una edad adecuada.
Sign Right Here: The Parents Pledging to Keep Kids Phone-Free

By committing not to give their children smartphones until an agreed-upon age, parents are hoping for strength in numbers when schoolyard pressure starts to build.
A New Book, ‘BoyMom,’ Seeks Answers on How to Raise Children

Ruth Whippman had three sons and a lot of questions. In her memoir “Boy Mom,” she hopes to offer parents some of the reporting she gathered on the road to understanding her children.
Managing My Daughter’s Prom

Even with all the text chains and drama.
Former Spouses Discuss Co-Parenting and Being the Best of Friends

“We genuinely like each other,” Alex Yaroslavsky said of his ex-wife and co-parent, Liza Cooper. They even live in the same apartment building.
Are You Having a Millennial Mom Midlife Crisis?

Mothers have been exhausted since the beginning of time, but some difficulties are specific to the millennial generation.
Spending Mother’s Day Without the People Who Made You One

Some women prefer to spend Mother’s Day without the very people who made them one.