A smarter way
to navigate parenting.
Parenting Patch is an independent family resource publishing evidence-based guides, explainers, and reviews for modern parents — covering everything from pregnancy and child health to education, screen time, and the media kids actually consume.
Our Story
Built by parents, for parents — since 2011.
ParentingPatch.com was founded in 2011 to fill a gap we kept running into ourselves: parenting advice online was either fluffy and anecdotal or buried inside dense academic studies. We wanted a third option — clear, well-sourced, and written by people who actually live the day-to-day of raising kids.
More than a decade later, we’re still here — now serving millions of families across the U.S. and Canada with practical guides, health explainers, education resources, and honest reviews of the movies, shows, books, and games shaping the next generation.
What We Cover
Every stage. Every question.
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Pregnancy & Health
Plain-language explainers on pregnancy milestones, infant care, and children’s health backed by trusted medical sources.
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Education
Homeschool resources, school-readiness guides, STEM activities, and learning-through-play ideas for every age.
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Kid & Teen Media
Honest reviews of movies, TV shows, books, and video games — with the age-appropriateness details parents actually need.
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Parenting News
Reporting on the trends, policies, and social issues affecting modern families — with context, not clickbait.
How We Work
Editorial standards you can trust.
Every article we publish is held to the same standard: clear sourcing, plain language, and a commitment to keeping our work accurate over time.
- Clear sourcing. Health and education content cites authoritative references — peer-reviewed studies, medical organizations, and government data.
- Plain-language explanations. No jargon, no walls of text. We write the way we’d want a friend to explain it.
- Review cycle. Medical and education articles are reviewed and updated as guidance evolves.
- Visible corrections. When we get something wrong, we fix it on the page and timestamp the change. No quiet edits.
- Editorial independence. Sponsored content is always labeled. Reviews and opinions are never for sale.
Meet The Team
The People Behind Parenting Patch
James Kosur
Co-Founder & EIC
A 23-year veteran of digital media, James has worked with some of the world’s largest publications, including Business Insider, Game Rant, Screen Rant, and What To Expect. He has also been featured in Yahoo Finance, Entrepreneur, World Economic Forum, and more.
Steph Bazzle
Senior EDitor
Steph brings 10+ years of digital media experience and a homeschool mom’s perspective. She covers parenting news, trending topics, and the social issues that matter most to modern families.
Amy Webb
Family Sciences Reporter
Amy Webb, Ph.D., is a parenting writer with a Doctorate in Human Development and Family Sciences who brings child development research into the everyday lives of parents.
Arthur Thares
Video Games REporter
Growing up as an older Millennial, Arthur spent most of his formative years mashing buttons on the PS2 and watching Saturday morning cartoons.
Ben Gibbons
Movies & TV Reporter
Ben Gibbons is a father of 3 children, aged 6, 4, and 1. He has spent the last decade writing in various forms, having obtained a First-Class Degree in English Literature, and applying his skills largely in the field of entertainment journalism.
Jaime Burnham
Children’s Health & Entertainment Reporter
Jaime Burnham is a mother of four, a library branch assistant, and a yoga teacher. Jaime has an Hons BA in Psychology and a Post Graduate Certificate in Journalism and New Media.
Jeff Moss
Entertainment Reporter & Opinions Writer
Jeff Moss is a writer, creator, and parent, residing in Montreal, Canada. Currently, Jeff enjoys finding new projects and building. Jeff’s career path has taken him through a wide variety of positions, including Radio Talk Show Host and Producer, Animation Writer and Producer, Comic and Children’s book creator, and, occasionally, an amateur fisherman. Jeff lives with his wife and two kids, who are funnier than he will ever be.
Kendra Snead
Entertainment Reporter
Kendra Snead is a mom of 3 little ones aged 7, 3, and almost 2. Every day is filled with child-rearing and fun adventures in South Jersey with the family vehicle, Dora the Ford Explorer.
Kim White
Family + Marriage Reporter
Kim White, MA, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, life transition coach, and children’s book writer/illustrator based in California. With over two decades of experience supporting parents, children, and families in clinical and community settings, Kim brings a trauma-informed, compassionate lens to the day-to-day chaos of parenthood.
Layne Gibbons
Family Lifestyle Reporter
Layne is a mom of two precious and wild little girls. After living in Europe for her husband’s career, she’s back in the US raising her nomadic family. Layne has over 10 years of experience freelancing and contributing, writing about everything from pop culture to health and wellness.
Corrections & Updates
We believe in clear, visible corrections. If you spot an error, contact us. We’ll review, update, and timestamp changes on the page.
Get in touch.
Have a question, a tip, or something you’d like us to cover? We’d love to hear from you.