Parenting

how i got this baby Because no two paths to parenthood look the same, this series invites parents to share their stories. Photo-Illustration: The Cut; Photo Getty Images Two years after Naomi gave birth to her second child, she felt ready to unpause her career and return to the fashion industry, where she’d worked as a buyer for 15 years. …

Slate Plus members get more Care and Feeding every week. Have a question about kids, parenting, or family life? Submit it here! Dear Care and Feeding, My 4-year-old’s friend’s parent (going gender-neutral here: “Sam”) has on many occasions chided my kid for what we see as normal 4-year-old behavior. For example, being too whiny/impatient, not playing a game “the proper way,” not cleaning up …

A Norland trainee nanny in formal uniform. Graduates are not expected to wear their uniform once they start working for a family, unless requested for a special occasion. Norland College A small college in the historic city of Bath, U.K., is the place Britain’s royal family calls when they need child care. Norland, which was founded more than 130 years …

This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author’s own. Addison Beasley– Mustangs Ahead (LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL)- Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) psychology Mustangs at Lakewood Ranch High School (LRHS) had the opportunity to experience what it is like to be a parent. Over the course of two weeks, Mustangs were required to …

A new parent will bring buybuy BABY back home this weekend.  The baby gear retailer was founded in 1996 and acquired by Bed Bath & Beyond in 2007. After Bed Bath & Beyond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in April, it eventually closed all of the stores. But on July 11, Buy Buy Baby’s trademark and intellectual property was awarded to Dream …

Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker’s baby has arrived − which means people will likely start buzzing about attachment parenting again. Kardashian, 44, has been a longtime proponent of attachment parenting, which she’s said she’s done in the past. She shares three children with ex Scott Disik, 40: Mason, 13; Penelope, 11; and Reign, 8. “That’s what I did for my …

CHILDREN are born with a natural desire to play and explore. It is through this important “work” that they develop skills and learn about the world around them. As a parent you play the most important role in helping and encouraging your child’s play and exploration. Play is crucial to brain development and supports the development of attention, concentration, motor …

The learning begins the moment your child is born. Seeing everyone’s highlights of parenting on social media can put a lot of pressure on new parents to try and hit milestones according to a schedule, become experts on everything parenting and be happy and in control all the time. But parenting expert and father of seven Dr Justin Coulson says …