There is a difference between letting kids try activities and committing to them. My 6-year-old has gotten really excited about activities like tennis, soccer, and swimming—for a few weeks. Then, after several practices, he says he never wants to do it again. I know childhood is the time to try different things to see what you like, but as a parent, his “meh” attitude is frustrating. Once I’ve spent money on enrollment and the necessary equipment, and built activity time into an already busy...

The show offered a positive experience with menstruation but some people weren't happy about it. Here's what experts say. Fact checked by Sarah Scott Pop culture tackling the topic of periods isn’t exactly brand new territory. Some of us were permanently scarred by the movie Carrie, after all. More recently, the Disney movie Turning Red told a mythical tale involving a teenage girl going through puberty. As these two examples illustrate, depictions of menstruation on TV and in movies can vary...

Human error can lead to IVF mistakes even with incredible advancements in reproductive science. Here's how to stay safe. Fact checked by Sarah Scott As anyone who has gone through in vitro fertilization (IVF) knows, the process can push you to your emotional and physical limits. Even if you are lucky enough to end up with a success story, you rarely walk away from IVF without a heavy heart about everything you’ve endured. With hormone injections, constant blood test monitoring, an egg...

Here's everything you need to know about nesting parties. Welcome to 2025! In with the old, and out with the new, right? As such, there’s an important pregnancy and parenting trend moms- and dads-to-be and their loved ones need to know about: nesting parties. According to Pinterest, searches for this modern update to the traditional baby shower are on the rise, with the search term “nesting party” on its platform seeing a 205% increase. People are also searching for “nesting party ideas,”...

Parents should be especially vigilant during the holiday season as families gather together. Fact checked by Sarah Scott It was a few days after a recent grandparent visit ended that my 6-year-old brought a small pill to his dad that he found on the floor near the sofa. My husband was soon able to determine it was a medication left behind accidentally by my son's grandma. Luckily, my son did the right thing and the worst didn’t happen—but I felt shaken up thinking he could have popped the...