Sometimes, the best parenting inspiration comes from looking back. That’s what struck so many parents when Vanessa Eves’ video went viral—she shared eight ways she parents “like it’s 1985.” From ...

“NO!” one mother shouted, “Do not remove your shoes and socks,” she told her son. When he whined and asked her why not, she simply stated, “We always keep our shoes on outside.” This was nothing new; ...

There's a kid running around the playground, laughing like the other kids, but the only difference is that he's barefoot. Are you this child's parent, beaming at him as he enjoys his day, or are you ...

The debate over whether kids should go barefoot has sparked conversations across generations. While grandmas caution against the dangers of shoeless adventures, some doctors champion the benefits of ...

Parenting traditions have shifted quite a bit over the years, and many things kids experienced decades ago are now rare or gone altogether. These changes reflect new ideas about child development and ...

During an unseasonably warm day this past winter, my husband and I walked with our three boys to the playground down the street from our house. The sunshine was toasty and the boys were quick to take ...