As a new mother, actor Laura Prepon felt scared and unprepared, as parents often do with their first child. But now a mother of two (and a noted meal prep master), Prepon is sharing everything she's learned about pregnancy and parenting in her second book, "You and I, as Mothers: A Raw and Honest Guide to Motherhood."The half-memoir, half-handbook is an intimate look at Prepon's own experiences paired with advice from fellow moms and experts on topics like stress, survival, and reproductive health."I'll tell you my truth, and not in a whisper," Prepon admitted in the book's opening chapter. "I felt blindsided by motherhood. In the early days, I — someone who generally considers herself confident — felt insecure, clueless, and scared."Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.Like Fiona Apple's

'Life doesn't come with a manual. It comes with a mother'. No wonder, she is your first go-to person, whenever life throws a googly at you! Motherhood is the greatest and the hardest thing to do, and Bollywood actress Kajol agrees

Lots of old parenting ideas wouldn't work today, but there's at least one that most kids wish would come back.

Free-range parents argue that allowing kids to make their own choices helps build self-confidence and happiness.

Western parents assail author of 'Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother,' but Amy Chua says she wasn't trying to compare cultures.

Separation is a challenging time for many parents because it is an adjustment to a new way of life

When it comes to parenting and the dangers facing teens, some parents have begun implementing their own version of the "Bush Doctrine" using home drug testing and other creative ways to protect their teens.

With offices in Alpharetta and Dunwoody, Atlanta Specialized Care offers a variety of counseling interventions to address many challenges.

Modern parenting can be difficult, but SolePath's Dr. Debra Ford believes that those parents who adopt the SolePath method into their parenting will be able to create a stronger bond between themselves and their child.

I believe in good parenting. Since before I can remember, my cousin, Chase, has lived with my family. Our birthdays are twelve days apart and we have always been inseparable. We went to school together, had joint birthday parties, and basically lived our lives as twins. Although his last name isn’t Fleece, he did not know a life apart from me and my siblings. Chase’s mom had not particularly lived in a way that valued Chase or his brother, Brandon. She had them at a very young age and their dad was not in the picture. She was not sober and needed a little bit of help to get her back on her feet. Brandon, who lived with his mother, got in trouble constantly. He did not receive discipline or consequences, so he continued to misbehave. My mom stepped in when Chase was born to make sure he would get off on the right foot and to give his mom some time and space to sober up. Brandon is now living life in and out of jail and on drugs. Chase is now playing hockey in college and working two

With many children home from school during lockdowns parents are learning to balance work and life balances.

A Northern Territory judge previously sanctioned for "harsh" and "gratuitous" remarks from the bench has criticised other Aboriginal defendants. A legal body says the comments are "clearly offensive" but has not yet decided to make any formal complaint.

This article explores the impact of abandonment abuse and neglect, not only on children but, centrally, on the foster carers, adopters and kinship carers who parent children where it has been deemed that a return home to birth parents is not in their interests. (For purposes of simplicity we will refer to these carers as ‘parenting figures’.) In doing this we aim to provide parenting figures with support and understanding as well as reducing the feelings of isolation that is often integral to parenting ‘looked after’ children.

If you're over fifty, chances are you aren't raising children. They are likely grown up and gone. Maybe they are raising children. If they are, it's likely, they are raising your grandchildren in the same fashion you raised them. Let me ask you a question: who taught you how to raise children? No doubt, your […]

(University of Cambridge) Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific tasks, particularly during lockdown. A new study of children under the age of two has found that parents who take a more flexible approach to their child's learning can - for children who were easy babies - minimise behavioural problems during toddlerhood.

Despite numerous studies, evidence of the association between food-related parenting practices and child weight remains equivocal. Examination of this association within a sample of diverse adolescents is needed to inform anticipatory guidance provided by physicians working with parents of adolescents.

The current study explores associations between food-related parenting practices and weight status in a population-based sample of parent-adolescent pairs. This diverse sample allows for an in-depth examination of the role of gender, race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and grade level in this association. (Read the full article)

Parents influence their child’s overweight development through lifestyle-related parenting practices. Although broader parenting dimensions may also affect children’s BMI, reverse causality is possible and there have been calls to examine the possible impacts of fathers.

More consistent parenting prospectively predicted lower child BMI with effects equally strong for fathers and mothers. There was little evidence of child BMI influencing parenting. Improved child BMI could be among the benefits of promoting parenting consistency of both parents. (Read the full article)

Fathers’ attitude and support affects breastfeeding outcomes. Fathers are currently not targeted in breastfeeding support and care provided by health care professionals. Breastfeeding interventions delivered to fathers have been shown to increase breastfeeding exclusivity and duration.

A coparenting breastfeeding support intervention delivered to mothers and fathers in the postpartum period showed beneficial effects on breastfeeding duration, paternal breastfeeding confidence, breastfeeding help provided by fathers, and mothers’ satisfaction with fathers’ involvement with breastfeeding. (Read the full article)

Early parenting programs benefit children’s development in low- and middle-income countries. However, the extent to which these interventions have a positive impact on parenting skills and their emotional availability is less studied.

An early child development intervention using play and communication activities to promote caregivers’ responsiveness can improve mother–child interactions, caregiving environment, caregiving practices pertaining to development and feeding, and, in combination with a nutrition intervention, support maternal emotional well-being. (Read the full article)

More than 200 million children <5 years are not reaching their developmental potential. Lack of stimulating caregiving is a major cause, and effective scalable interventions are needed. Integrating parenting with health services has been recommended, but there are few evaluations.

An innovative parenting intervention can be delivered at routine visits for primary health care, with benefits to child cognitive development and parenting knowledge. This approach using films, discussion, and practice has the potential for delivery at scale. (Read the full article)

Interactive activities and routines promote early childhood language skills and subsequent educational achievement. Population studies describing parent-child participation in interactive activities and their associations with early child development among vulnerable populations are needed.

Significant disparities exist in parenting practices that promote child development between economically advantaged and disadvantaged parents. Participating in less interactive activities was associated with increased risk of developmental delay among low-income families, suggesting a need to enrich parenting practices. (Read the full article)

Maternal–child relationships among women raising children from sexual violence-related pregnancies (SVRPs) are not well understood. Limited case reports suggest widely varied and complex relationships. The determinants of these relationships are unknown.

With its large sample size, this article quantifies and analyzes maternal–child relationships among women raising children from SVRPs, and assesses the impact of stigma, acceptance, and maternal mental health on these relationships. (Read the full article)

Karan Johar wishes to raise his children in an emotionally encouraging household away from stereotypes

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मां-बाप अपने बच्चों की खुशियों के लिए कई तरह के छोटे बड़े त्याग करते रहते हैं। बच्चों की हर जिद्द पूरी करते हैं। ऐसे में बच्चे ज्यादा जिद्दी होते जाते हैं।

Parents should not feel pressured to make their young children undertake structured learning or achieve specific tasks, particularly during lockdown. A new study of children under the age of two has found that parents who take a more flexible approach to their child's learning can - for children who were easy babies - minimize behavioral problems during toddlerhood.

Happy Mum, Happy Baby's Giovanna Fletcher on how she's keeping three boys under six entertained during lockdown and her anxiety about the now-famous interview with the Duchess of Cambridge

From the now-trapped together couple who had just decided to divorce, to a cramped houseshare of ten people... Londoners on their new lockdown lives

Ellie Gibson and Helen Thorn from Scummy Mummies podcast give us their sage - and realistic - advice...

Anderson Cooper says he and ex-partner Benjamin Maisani are not back together, but they will co-parent new baby Wyatt Morgan Cooper.

Pinterest has released its list of predicted trends for next year, and it looks like TreeHugger's eco-minded philosophies are catching on.

When my kids begged for an empty calendar, I was worried about the impact on my job, but a few strategies have kept everything on course.

"Achtung Baby" is an American mom's analysis of how German culture fosters resilience in children.

"Most people are already operating ‘off grid’ in different ways to varying degrees, but the vast majority don’t feel the need to make a big lifestyle song and dance about it."

Giving a kid a phone "feels a little like trying to teach your kid how to use cocaine, but in a balanced way."

Former Stanford dean Julie Lythcott-Haims sets out a sensible guide for why and how American parenting needs to change, if we truly want our kids to do well in life.

Researchers from Florida State University Department of Psychology have offered simple advice on parenting during COVID-19 pandemic. While there is

Singer Grimes and Tesla CEO Elon Musk recently gave birth to their first child together, and said they will use a gender-neutral parenting style.Gender-neutral parenting refers to raising a child without subjecting them to specific cues or items assumed to be for girls or boys, like the toys they play with, skills they learn, or clothes they wear.Raising a child in a genderless way can allow them to decide their own gender identity rather than feeling like they must fit into the one their parents gave them at birth.Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.On May 5, Grimes and Elon Musk welcomed their first child, X Æ A-12, into the world.The internet was quick to offer speculation about the meaning and pronunciation of the symbol-heavy name, which lends itself to Grimes' and Musk's planned

Khloe Kardashian has some co-parenting issues on her mind with her NBA player ex, Tristan Thompson, over him spending months away from their daughter True, who recently turned two.

The former Made In Chelsea star, 29, and the singer, 38, attended the National Lottery Awards 2019 at London's BBC Television Centre on Tuesday evening.

The 40-year-old reality star and wellness guru says she can handle negative comments online but what really bothers her is the unsolicited parenting advice: 'No one knows my kids better than me.'

The 29-year-old Cleveland Cavaliers power forward and Khloe Kardashian have been putting all ill will aside in order to focus on their daughter True Thompson during social isolation amid pandemic.

Khloe Kardashian has some co-parenting issues on her mind with her NBA player ex, Tristan Thompson, over him spending months away from their daughter True, who recently turned two.

While she may be relatively new to parenthood, Amy Schumer has already learnt that sometimes the best toys are the cheapest

The acting duo will split their time with Everly 'right down the middle' with joint custody 'pursuant to a 2-2-5' parenting schedule, according to TMZ .