parenting
The Mothers Who Regret Having Kids
Research shows that 97 percent of moms believe the rewards of being a parent outweigh the cost. But what about the 3 percent of mothers who disagree?
Turns Out Misbehaving Kids Just Get More Horrible if You Spank Them
Moral judgements aside, a new study says spanking doesn't even work as advertised. And it can cause permanent damage.
I'm Trying to Get Pregnant with a Stranger's Sperm and It's Going Horribly
Unlike our friends who stop refilling their birth control and get pregnant, for us "trying" does not involve regular romps. Rather, it requires countless doctors' appointments, thousands of dollars of out-of-pocket fees, and mind-numbing bureaucracy.
My Husband’s Sperm and the Lesbians Who Want It
Michael, my husband, is a tall, strapping guy from a clever family and his grandfather lived to be 90. Michael's sperm is liquid gold.
When New Moms Die from Mental Health Issues, We Are 'Failing as a Society'
From panic attacks to postpartum psychosis, pregnancy can make a mess of women's mental health.
How to Talk to a Baby
Babies are hellof smart. You don't have to talk down to them, they'll run with whatever you're throwing at them. I try to keep it 100 with mine and talk to her like I would any other grown person. You should do the same.
What to Do with a Baby in the Water
Babies spend nine months floating around in amniotic fluid, so their swim game is, as the French say, on fleek.
Science Says Having a Kid Is One of the Crappiest Things that Can Happen to You
By some measures, new parents are more miserable than people grieving their spouses.
How to Dress a Baby
I gotta tell you, I'm not a big fan of baby clothes. I feel like people be taking advantage of the fact that a baby is too polite to tell you that onesie you bought them is weak as fuck.