A new book by Elisabeth Badinter argues that “natural” motherhood is enslaving women. But breasts aren’t to blame
Children
The Science Behind Dr. Sears: Does It Stand Up?
Why Sears’ warning about the dangers of excessive crying takes liberties with the scientific research
Confessions of an Accidental Attachment Parent
Once you get sucked in, it’s hard to back out
Parents Do What’s Right for Them, Not for the Kids
Differences in parenting styles have more to do with personal history than any objective scientific “fact”
The Detached Dad’s Manifesto
How fathers can contribute by just chilling out
The Life of Dr. Bill Sears
Dr. Sears has gained a loyal following among moms who parent in the extreme. But his personal life informs his philosophy as much as his professional expertise
One Family’s Experiment with Attachment Parenting
Erica Kain was committed to raising her children by the principles of attachment parenting. But she learned that it wasn’t as easy as it seemed
When Teachers Bully Children
Stuart Chaifetz’s video shows how abusive teachers victimize the vulnerable and the voiceless
Childism: The Unacknowledged Prejudice Against Kids
Racism and sexism are understood as ideological prejudices. Why don’t we have a similar understanding of the root of child abuse?
Did Etan Patz Mark the End of Carefree Parenting?
His disappearance 33 years ago had a profound impact on American life, but the number of cases of child abductions has remained stable, and exceptionally rare
The Mythical ‘Choice’ of the Stay-at-Home Mom
The fact that so much anger erupts at any perceived slight tells us many women are not truly choosing to be home with the kids
What to Make of the New Autism Numbers
New research offers hope, but scientists still have their work cut out for them
Are Foodie Kids the Sign of End Times?
Maybe not, but get them out of the restaurant and into the kitchen