Parenting chat: My ex-husband disparages me and my partner to our kids
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan LeahyToddler prefers Mom and throws tantrums when Dad tries to help
Their 3-year-old has a strong preference for mom over dad, and it’s making these parents miserable.
By Meghan LeahyNoisy toys are about to get noisier
Parents have hidden toys, secretly removed batteries and even run toys over with a car to get away from the noise.
By Dawn FallikWhat to watch with your kids: ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare,” “Spy x Family Code: White,” “Under the Bridge” and “Woody Woodpecker Goes to Camp.”
Should co-parents let teen decide the custody schedule?
Teen wants to change the custody schedule. Can these co-parents push back?
By Meghan LeahyWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Civil War,’ ‘Dora’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “Civil War,” “Música,” “Fallout” and “Dora.”
Parenting chat: Should I be worried that my 4-year-old is a perfectionist?
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan LeahyHow do I get my teen to stop snapping at his ‘annoying’ little sister?
A mom is frustrated that her teenage son keeps snapping at his little sister who is in a “challenging phase.”
By Meghan LeahyWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Shirley,’ ‘Palm Royale’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “Madu,” “Shirley,” “Palm Royale” and “Renegade Nell.”
As the internet gets scarier, more parents keep their kids’ photos offline
Parents are increasingly rethinking what it means to create an online footprint their child can’t actively consent to.
By Fortesa LatifiHow do we tell our 4-year-old he can’t roughhouse whenever he wants?
A 4½-year-old tries to initiate rough play at times when it’s not appropriate. How should his parents address that with him?
By Meghan LeahyWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Godzilla x Kong,’ ‘Cat and Dog’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire,” “Cat and Dog,” “3 Body Problem” and “Morphle and the Magic Pets.”
Parenting chat: My 1-year-old prefers her dad for everything. Will this pass?
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan LeahyMy 16-year-old twins’ attitudes are a ‘full-blown problem.’ What can I do?
How does this parent rein in their 16-year-old twin daughters’ attitudes?
By Meghan LeahyParents should talk about their cancer diagnoses early, experts say
After Britain’s Princess Catherine announced her cancer diagnosis, experts told The Washington Post how parents can approach medical discussions with their children.
By Amber FergusonWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire,” “The Casagrandes Movie,” “Road House” and “X-Men ’97.”
How can I help an intelligent 5th-grader who shows signs of depression?
How can this reader help a 5th-grade student who is disconnected and shows signs of depression?
By Meghan LeahyWhat to watch with your kids: ‘Arthur the King,’ ‘ Iwájú’ and more
Common Sense Media reviews of “Arthur the King,” “The Thundermans Return,” “Little Wing” and “Iwájú.”
My 7-year-old and 4-year-old keep swearing. How do we get them to stop?
Meghan Leahy, a parenting coach, author, mother of three, takes your questions about the all encompassing job we call parenting.
By Meghan LeahyHow does a parent teach a shoplifting child a lesson?
A child of color stole candy. How does a parent teach a lesson without criminalizing them?
By Meghan Leahy