Parents

'This could be us': Why I'm so happy I got to know this teen refugee

In many ways, Sorayya Rezai is a typical teenager — but as a refugee from Afghanistan, she’s...

40 examples of fourth-quarter parenting

It's the end of the school year and I'm so done. Except I'm not done because unlike many of you...

The 23 best sunscreens for kids, according to the Environmental Working Group

A consumer watchdog group tested 216 types of sunscreens to find the 23 best for babies and kids....

I put these cheap lights from my childhood all over my new home — here's why

They last forever and come in handy every day.

7 best places to buy bedding, sheets and duvets

You'll get gorgeous shut-eye with these beautiful sets.

Baby Cersei? See the top new baby names parents selected last year

Parents chose some interesting new names for their babies in 2017, from Camreigh to Draxler....

New Father Chronicles: 3 things my toddler took from me

The TODAY Parenting Team’s La Guardia Cross hilariously reflects on how his sleep, eating habits...

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How to spot and prevent dry and secondary drowning this summer

Dry drowning and secondary drowning are rare but real. Here's what parents need to know to keep...

26 cool new outdoor toys and games to get kids outside this summer

From scooters to sand toys, your kids will be entertained for hours!

Steals and Deals that will win dad's heart this Father's Day

These gift ideas will arrive in time!

How the royal wedding photographer got (nearly) all the kids to smile in this pic

One particular kind of candy really helped with the kids!

No, Savannah Guthrie's not pregnant! See her awesome response to online buzz

The TODAY anchor had the perfect answer when social media users started asking whether she was...

Pink shares candid post about motherhood: 'I feel flustered so much of the time'

Pink's the first to admit parenting is tough.

5 foster care facts, and 55 ways to help

May is National Foster Care Month. Here are dozens of practical ways to help foster kids and...

My son was molested; here's what I wish I'd known

One in three girls and one in six boys will be the victim of sexual abuse by the time they’re...

Baby formula saved my sanity, once I escaped the shame

When I was tormenting myself over breastfeeding, my doctor said the magic words that freed me...

Sale alert! Wayfair's big Memorial Day sale started a week early

We scoped out the best deals on everything from mattresses to outdoor furniture.

12 must-have toys for kids of all ages this summer

They'll help kids beat the heat while having fun!

Deal of the Day: 30 percent off ergonomic, expandable bags from Andi New York

This might be the most versatile bag you own this summer!

18 free (or cheap) summer activities guaranteed to keep kids from being bored

From free bowling to cheap movies, we've rounded up some of the best, most affordable summer...

More children are drowning in open water — here's how to keep yours safe

80 percent of fatalities in rivers, lakes, ponds and the ocean are boys, according to the new...

Watch newborn twin brothers bond the moment they are put side by side

They came into the world crying but these brothers stopped the minute after a nurse placed them...

This grateful mom knows it takes a village (of milk donors)

After years of chemotherapy and a double mastectomy, this mom was shocked to become pregnant...

Jenna Dewan says 4-year-old daughter Everly is 'the love of my life'

The actress and "World of Dance" host opened up about the child she shares with Channing Tatum...

11 books for new parents that are actually worth reading

For when you're too exhausted to waste time on books that won't help.

Mom's hilarious rant: 'What's the point of the end-of-the-year half day?'

"This ain't no Mother's Day Out."

We're loving Chrissy Teigen's hilarious ode to postpartum undies

So many new moms can relate!

Deal of the Day: 40 percent off hair detanglers from Knotty Tamer

Stop tears with this innovative gadget!

Know a deserving dad? Tell us about the amazing dad in your life here!

Father's Day is just around the corner, and we want to hear about the great dad in your life!...

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend share name and 1st pic of their newborn son

Meet the couple's little bundle of joy.

This best-selling faux leather jacket is all you need for spring (and under $60)

It'll be your wardrobe workhorse.

It's a boy! 'Bachelor' couple Sean and Catherine Lowe welcome second baby

Congrats!

'The blue stain': A constant reminder of my son — and of what matters most

I would have a million blue ink stains on my carpet if it meant I could have one more day with...

The best home and style deals and sales to shop this weekend

Score big on summer essentials from grills to sandals!

I caught a glimpse at how quickly you're growing up

I remembered placing your tiny little body into a crib and hoping you would sleep for more than...

How to talk to children about shootings: An age-by-age guide

A horrific event has happened once again. What do we tell our children?

What I wish I could tell my 6-year-old self about living with a disability

Kristen Parisi was in a car accident when she was 5 years old. She was paralyzed from the waist...

'PCOS is frustrating as hell': Why the hormone disorder is so hard to treat

Doctors know very little about polycystic ovarian syndrome, but a recent mouse study sheds light...

Kim Kardashian sparks argument about oversharing with photo of kids in bath

It's a cute photo of North and Saint in the tub. But critics are wondering if Kim Kardashian...

Best pet project ever! Boy gets picture taken with every dog he pets

Dog lover Gideon Kidd has pet more than 300 so far — and posts each one to Twitter and his website....

The best gifts for 2-year-olds, according to child development experts

These toys help them grow new skills, so they're great gifts for parents, too.