Parents

How We Got to Helicopter Parenting

Parents / Lenore Skenazy / Oct 23, 2025

A friend just asked me how we got to this point -- a point that she is miserably in the middle of, beside herself with guilt for missing an afternoon pickup of her kid at school (someone else pitched in!), or for having to cut bath time short to take a work call.

The pressure to be perfect and ever-present, and somehow control every aspect of...Read more

Family guide to new movie releases

Parents / Parenting News / Oct 22, 2025

SPRINGSTEEN: DELIVER ME FROM NOWHERE

Rated PG-13 for thematic material, some sexuality, strong language and smoking.

What it’s about: A focused look at the writing of Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1982 album, "Nebraska."

The kid attractor factor: This is an adult drama that deals with mature themes, not really much appeal for kids.

Good ...Read more

Ex-etiquette: Worn down by ex

Parents / Family Living / Oct 21, 2025

Q. I have no idea how to co-parent when my ex is such a jerk and is always telling me how I screwed up: I can’t parent the kids right. I don’t cook nutritious food. I drink too much.

I’m so beaten down I don’t want to talk to them about anything, let alone consult them about our kids. What’s good ex-etiquette?

A. My first thought ...Read more

Lori Borgman: This way to the road less traveled

Parents / Mom's Advice / Oct 21, 2025

We accidentally left for our vacation in Maine a day early. I take full credit — or blame — it depends on who tells the story. There’s nothing wrong with leaving a day early, except that when you get there you won’t have a place to stay.

A quick online search landed us a reservation just outside a picturesque New England town we’d ...Read more