Answer these 10 simple questions to see where you fall on the parenting spectrum
How Feminism Begat Intensive Mothering
Contrary to popular belief, intensive mothering is the product of the rise of women in society
Why Breast-Feeding Isn’t the Bugaboo
A new book by Elisabeth Badinter argues that “natural” motherhood is enslaving women. But breasts aren’t to blame
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