Mar 22, 2022

I barely remember the newborn stage; for me, it passed in a blur of sleep deprivation and weird television choices. But Samm Burnham Davidson took me back to those days with her latest, about how hard it is to say goodbye to those heady months spent staring at tiny eyelashes and absolutely perfect toes. Not to mention there’s no “ugh, mom” from these sweet-smelling little potatoes: “There is no fight for independence, no pushing me away or wiping off my kisses, just complete surrender to my obnoxiously suffocating love. I wish I could smother all my kids in this love forever,” she writes.

But she can’t, and that’s hard: “Today, as my fourth and last baby toddles around the kitchen saying my name, I feel intense grief.” Some things, it just takes time.

— Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor

LEAP OF FAITH

Will I Ever Know If I'm Ready For Kids?

Author-illustrator Julia Kuo delves into the backstory of her lovely new children’s book, Let’s Do Everything and Nothing, whichis out today. It’s hard for me to imagine a better way of capturing the joys of parenthood than that title, which perfectly sums up the rhythm of my days. Read More

LGBTQ PARENTING

What To Do When Your Non-Binary Child Wants To Change Their Name

First off: It’s going to be most important that you, their parent, call them by the new name at home. Home should be a safe place where they can be most themselves, so you getting it right (with practice, naturally) is step one. Read More

CUTENESS OVERLOAD, ASSEMBLE!

Chris Hemsworth Reminds His Twin Boys Who The Best Avenger Is On Their Birthday

“If you’re asking if they’re allowed to wear any other superhero outfits besides Thor the answer is no.” Read More

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This Kids Creator Space Wants To Inspire A Lifetime Of Creativity

PEBBLES™ Cereal is on a mission to encourage kids to Yabba Dabba Do You with a new online destination that puts imaginations front and center. All year long, PEBBLES Cereal is coming up with exciting and creative prompts that empower your kids to express their individuality — and they've even shared some of the fun creations with the world. Ready to inspire your kiddo to get busy creating? Continue checking createwithpebbles.com throughout the year to see their upcoming prompts, and help them submit their creations to be featured in our the PEBBLES Cereal online gallery!

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How To Nail The Parent-Teacher Conference

My kid starts kindergarten in September, and one of my biggest questions is: What’s up with the parent-teacher conference? How do I make the most of my precious ten minutes of facetime? Luckily, I work here, and Jessica G. Hartshorn has the answers. For starters, know your number-one question in advance; don’t burn your time getting too chatty with the teacher. And whatever you do, don’t get nervous and blurt out: “My child hates your class.”

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