Children and Childhood

January 11, 2024

Sleepunders Are a Solution for Parents Who Are Anxious About Sleepovers

Some parents, anxious about their child staying in someone else’s home, are choosing “sleepunders” — picking the kids up in the wee hours — or even […]
December 7, 2023

Having a Child-Free Wedding? Consider Hiring a Sitter for Guests’ Kids

Some brides and grooms are addressing the age-old dilemma of “who’s going to watch the kids?” by hiring babysitters for guests’ little ones. When Ja’Nay Ford […]
October 16, 2023

Gen Z Americans Embrace Nostalgia With Miffy, the Dutch Bunny

Hordes of young adults in North America are embracing joy and childhood nostalgia with Miffy, a poker-faced, fictional, Dutch bunny. Three years ago, Nancy Miah had […]
October 10, 2023

Child Influencers Make Big Money. Who Gets It?

Some of the most popular influencers can amass small fortunes before they’re 18, but there are few legal protections to ensure their earnings remain their own. […]
September 25, 2023

Egg Crack Challenge and Cheese Slice Trick: Are Parents OK?

With the “cheese slice trick” and the “egg crack challenge,” parents vie for viral recognition — and the illusion of control over their children. The other […]
August 13, 2023

Storied Buck’s Rock Arts Camp Is Led by Granddaughter of Diane von Furstenberg

Last summer, Antonia Steinberg heard chatter on her walkie-talkie that would make any camp director shiver: Two kids hadn’t shown up for the 10 p.m. “put-to-bed” […]
June 30, 2023

‘Ms. Rachel,’ the YouTube Star, Wants to Sing With Her Littles

The YouTube star of “Songs for Littles,” an online video series that pulls millions of views, says she’s found her calling in encouraging children to speak. […]
May 13, 2023

Welcome to the Era of Very Earnest Parenting

Millennials, guided by influencers like Dr. Becky and the women behind Big Little Feelings, are trying to deal with their children in a new way. A […]
May 9, 2023

Tiny Love Stories: ‘I Missed My Children, but I Needed My Mom’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words. Carrying Me Through In the winter of my 40th year, I received a […]
April 14, 2023

It’s a Toddler’s Party. How About a $75,000 Budget?

In Los Angeles, children’s birthday celebrations have spiraled into mini-weddings. One hundred people RSVP’d for William’s sixth birthday party, which was held at a Los Angeles […]