Parenting Patch

Little girl schoolgirl in summer park. He covers his ears with hands. The concept of loud noise, problems in family, scandal, reluctance listen, discontent. Emotions of quarrel, frustration, conflict.

If These Noises Upset Your Kids, Pay Attention

Has your child ever had a meltdown because public restrooms, with their hand dryers and auto-flush toilets, are just too loud? Or maybe you have … Read more

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 20, 2026

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Postpartum Healing: How To Recover From Newborn To 1 Year

Written by: Layne Gibbons

Published on: February 20, 2026

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Moms Are Back At Work & They Want Policies That Fit

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 20, 2026

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Study Confirms Parental “Gut Feeling” Is A Strong Diagnostic Tool

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 20, 2026

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Thinking About Homeschooling? We Answer Some Of The Most Common Questions

Written by: Layne Gibbons

Published on: February 19, 2026

Toy Story 5 Trailer

‘Toy Story 5’ Trailer Sets Up A Battle Between Toys And Technology

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: February 19, 2026

Teenage Girl Drinking Caffeine Energy Drink Gaming At Home Using Dual Computer Screens At Night

New Study Examines Link Between Teen Anxiety & Sweet Drinks

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 19, 2026

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Research Reveals How Parent-Child Conversations Boost Brain Development

Written by: Amy Webb

Published on: February 19, 2026

Kate Farms Protein Shakes

My Entire Family Tried Kate Farms Organic Shakes And The Final Results Surprised Me

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: February 19, 2026

Kid Depression. Unhappy Preadolescent Girl Embracing Herself Suffering From Loneliness And Unhappiness Sitting On Floor At Home. Mental Health Problems And Disorders In Child Concept

The U.S. Is Suffering A Child Mental Health Care Crisis

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 18, 2026

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Why Arranging Childcare Is Breaking Parents’ Mental Health And Their Bank Accounts

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 18, 2026

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Congratulations, Your Preschooler Has Learned To Lie! (Now Don’t Overreact!)

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 17, 2026

The SpongeBob Movie Search for SquarePants

‘The SpongeBob Movie: Search For SquarePants’ Is Streaming On Paramount+ Starting February 17

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: February 16, 2026

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Babysitting Costs Climb Again in 2026, With Big Gaps Between Cities

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: February 16, 2026

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Cardiac Emergency Plans In Schools Are Inconsistent But Could Save Lives

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: February 16, 2026

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Researchers Find Autism Link Based On Temperature, But What Does It Possibly Mean?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 15, 2026

Cartoons About Jobs And Responsibility

Cartoons About Jobs That Help Kids Understand Responsibility

Written by: Kendra Snead

Published on: February 15, 2026

PBS Kids Shows Of The 2010s

The Best PBS Kids Shows Of The 2010s And What They Teach

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: February 15, 2026

Mother Saying No to her Kid Not Buying New Toy

The Parenting Style That Reduces Substance Abuse

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 14, 2026

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Many Parents Are Lacking Mental Health Support After Baby Is Born

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 13, 2026

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11 Ways To Take The Stress Out Of Valentine’s Day For Kids

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 12, 2026

Nature Parenthood - Oceans Episode with an Otter Mom and her rare triplet babies

‘Nature: Parenthood’ Captures An Otter Mom Trying To Raise Rare Triplets [Exclusive]

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: February 12, 2026

A family of four engrossed in digital devices while sitting together on a sofa in a cozy home setting

Millennial & Gen Z Parents Hope To Reverse Screen Time Trend

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: February 11, 2026