You thought Tiger Mom was tough and helicopter mom a bit overbearing. There's a new parenting style making the rounds, and it's not pretty. Meet Lawnmower Mom: she can be found lurking around the sidelines of her kids sporting events, ready to jump in and "mow" down anything — or anyone — who gets in the way of her lil one. Parents who are a little too invested in their kids' games, Read more

The wise Ferris Bueller once said, "Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it." Families embracing the concept of slow parenting movement would certainly agree. The "slow family" style isn't a totally new concept — it has popped up as an alternative to the popular and often satirized helicopter mom archetype for the past several years. Families Read more

Parenting trends come and go, and in his 30 years serving parents and children, Dr. Bill Sears has seen it all. The pediatrician, author of more than 30 baby and parenting books, and founder of the attachment parenting movement has some strong views on how we are raising our tots today, and he's not afraid to voice them. I spoke with the doctor at the launch of his new Dr. Sears Family Essentials Read more

Get your sweet on for Valentine's Day with these cute Valentine's Day treats for kids. Weelicious shared her tips for getting mealtime under control in your home. Did Modern Family commit a no-no with its cursing toddler episode? We spoke with Jake and the Never Land Pirates's in-house band Sharky and Bones about pirate rock and the popularity of pirates. Jessica Alba's launching an affordable, Read more

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You've heard of helicopter parenting, free range parenting, the Tiger Mom philosophy, and even slow parenting. While each of the concepts uses different practices, they all have a common goal — raising well-adjusted children who will be contributing members of society. But what is a mom to do when her child is living on borrowed time? As one mom explains, it's time to throw the parenting books Read more

It's time to shape young taste. That's what Dr. Bill Sears is doing as he delves into his latest endeavor. The pediatrician, author of more than 30 books, and founder of the attachment parenting movement is moving out of the bookstore and onto grocery store shelves with the introduction of the new Dr. Sears Family Essentials line of all-natural snacks, beverages, supplements, and baby care Read more

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The coauthor of February must read Spousonomics: Using Economics to Master Love, Marriage and Dirty Dishes is causing a stir on the Internet. Much like Tiger Mom Amy Chua, a piece in the Wall Street Journal, this time about maintaining a happy marriage, is to blame. Applying economic principles to spousal relationships, Paula Szuchman identified the "secrets" to a long-lasting marriage. They Read more