Parenting Styles

Solo Parenting vs. Single Parenting: What's the Difference?

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Solo Parenting vs. Single Parenting: What's the Difference?

Throughout most of modern history, the script for parenthood has been pretty straightforward: get married, bear children, raise children, take a cruise to Aruba, die.

Why Everyone Wants a Playdate With the "Pinterest Parent"

Jul 21, 2025

Why Everyone Wants a Playdate With the "Pinterest Parent"

These days, it's easy to aspire to be the "Pinterest parent."

The Summer's Hottest Parenting Hack? Boredom

Jul 21, 2025

The Summer's Hottest Parenting Hack? Boredom

Every afternoon between 3 and 5 p.m., Ashleigh Surratt's three kids have nothing to do.

10 Different Styles of Parenting, According to Experts

Jun 13, 2025

10 Different Styles of Parenting, According to Experts

If parenting is one of the most important jobs a person can have, then why isn't there a user manual?

How "Crunchy" Parenting Evolved — and Inspired These Alternatives

Jun 5, 2025

How "Crunchy" Parenting Evolved — and Inspired These Alternatives

Recently, the terms "crunchy mom," "silky mom," and "scrunchy mom" have popped up in parenting circles everywhere.

The Lorelai Gilmorification of Modern Moms

Jun 2, 2025

The Lorelai Gilmorification of Modern Moms

When "Gilmore Girls" debuted on The WB in 2000, teen girls everywhere adored the quietly confident teenage character of Rory.

Why Letting Your Kids Fail May Be the Ultimate Parenting Win

Jun 2, 2025

Why Letting Your Kids Fail May Be the Ultimate Parenting Win

Did your kid forget their lunch?

As a Parent of Gen Alpha Kids, I Promise: They Are Not the Worst in History

Oct 3, 2024

As a Parent of Gen Alpha Kids, I Promise: They Are Not the Worst in History

Dennis the Menace terrorized adults in the early 1960s.

Tiger Parenting Can Create High Achievers, but at What Cost?

Sep 30, 2024

Tiger Parenting Can Create High Achievers, but at What Cost?

It's been over a decade now since tiger parenting became a parenting buzzword with the release of Amy Chua's book "Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother" in 2011.

Attachment Parenting Can Form Close Bonds, but Experts Say It's Not Perfect

Sep 25, 2024

Attachment Parenting Can Form Close Bonds, but Experts Say It's Not Perfect

Most parents form tight bonds with their children from the moment they're born, but some styles of parenting foster that closeness more than others.

What Is Authoritative Parenting? Experts Explain the Solid Approach

Sep 6, 2024

What Is Authoritative Parenting? Experts Explain the Solid Approach

There are plenty of parenting styles out there, and the right one for you ultimately depends on your personal preferences and your family.

Is Free-Range Parenting For You? Experts Assess the Approach

Sep 5, 2024

Is Free-Range Parenting For You? Experts Assess the Approach

Finding the right parenting style is a delicate matter.