Parenting a toddler can feel like managing a whirlwind—it’s chaotic, noisy, and unpredictable. Yet, toddlers are also endearing little sources of endless humor and affection, making you wish you could capture every moment on camera. But what if the toddler was the one holding the camera? What would their view of the world look like? Mom Ally Dore offered a glimpse into her 2-year-old daughter’s perspective by letting her use

Being the default parent often feels like there’s no pause button in sight. This is the parent whom kids instinctively approach for everything from snacks and school forms to bedtime stories and handling sick day calls from school. The default parent usually emerges due to an imbalance in responsibilities at home, with one parent shouldering most of the day-to-day duties, or simply because one parent is more preoccupied with work

We’re all familiar with the concept of taking a mental health day as adults, but the idea of giving kids the same opportunity is less common. Yet, going to school for long hours every day can be as exhausting and stressful for children as working a full-time job is for adults. Noel LaPalomento, a mother who has embraced this concept, recently shared how she allows her 6-year-old daughter, Giada, to

Parenting approaches vary widely, with new methods like gentle parenting and free-range parenting sparking strong opinions. Each parent’s journey is unique, and even within the same family, different children may be raised differently by the same parents. As parents, we are constantly discovering what methods are effective and recognizing that each child has unique needs and personalities. While there’s no universal parenting formula, certain evidence-based practices can serve as useful