Romper

With the dog days of summer creeping in, moms and dads everywhere have one thing on their mind: back-to-school season. While the start of the school year is exciting, prepping for a new year can be stressful for parents and kiddos alike. Think frustrating fitting room sessions, trying to find a first-day fit that your kid likes and doesn't break the bank, hectic morn...

Your first baby comes with a steep learning curve that can be both exhausting and exhilarating. But by the time a second arrives, you at least know what to expect. You’ve survived the sleepless nights, mastered the swaddle, and learned which baby gadgets are actually worth buying (sorry, wet wipe warmer). And if your first postpartum experience was relatively smooth, it’s onl...

The moment your algorithm figures out you’re pregnant, it starts saying goodbye to the old you. The feed that once knew you as someone looking for your next book club read, training for a 10K, or hunting down the latest skin-care launch slowly morphs into hospital bag checklists, baby carriers, and the stroller that’s supposedly going to change your life. (Seriously, why are ...

In over 20 years of working with neurodivergent children — from special education teacher to parent coach — I’ve heard a lot of bad advice (and even, before I was humbled by having my own kids, dispensed some of it). Many so-called parenting rules, from “just make a sticker chart!” to “Have you tried giving them a time out?”, just don’t apply. But amongst the pearls of true w...

Finding back-to-school clothes, especially with a tween, can feel like navigating a body image minefield. Puberty weight gain, pressure to fit in with peers,