Lawyer, activist and mother of two, Meena Harris, on being raised by strong, empowered women and sharing that legacy with her own daughters.

The latest installment of a new humor series for parents, because if we weren't laughing we might be crying.

Restaurateur, cookbook author and mom of three, Marissa Hermer, shares her top tips for traveling the globe with children in tow.

Sure, there will be a lot of things you need in those early days, but in our experience, one will rise above as the absolute-couldn't-do-this-thing-without-it-winner. Here, three Maisonette moms share their most transcendent discoveries. You can add them to your registry now and thank us later.

Dermatologist to the stars Dr. David Colbert on keeping your mini's skin safe, how to treat a sunburn if it does happen and the ingredients you should avoid at all costs.

Father, husband, and master tinkerer Michael Bird launches our newest Youtube series, Gear Dad, with a charming and thorough review of the superhero of carseats: the Cybex Sirona.

Parents who aspire to raise a NCAA athlete or first-chair violinist may want to consider the downside of focusing a child on a single passion, as Dr. Bronwyn of seedlingsgroup suggests.

Teaching kids just to avoid the unfamiliar is not a practical strategy. So let Lauren Wilkins, an N.Y.P.D. veteran and mom, show you how to navigate stranger-danger.

Let Casey Fremont, the executive director of Art Production Fund and a mom of two, show you her coast-to-coast picks. P.S. Snacks are included.

After decades spent yo-yo-ing between denial and over-indulgence, Ariel Foxman discovers that introducing his son to healthy eating is a family affair.

Debating between a bright pink chrome crib or a vintage mahogany one? Let our favorite San Francisco-based interior designer show you the way.

Panoramic eggs and piñatas are just some of the crafts and activities that this mom of three uses to get her family in the holiday spirit. Let @poorolivia show you how to give Peter Cottontail a run for his money.

Striking the perfect balance between playful and chic is tougher than it looks, so we asked Ken Fulk, the San Francisco-based interior designer, to share how he pulls it off.

After a kid-induced exercise hiatus, our co-founder Sylvana Durrett turned to this sleek, interactive home gym to resurrect her workout routine.

See what this L.A.-based art director and mom packs for her twin toddlers when they head to Encinitas, CA.

Despite two gay dads' best efforts to raise their son with gender-neutrality in mind, his fascination with all things wheeled has prompted some soul searching.

The celebrity stylist and creative director of Juicy Couture on decorating her son's room. Plus: Shop her favorite finds from our site.

Inspired by a few friends of Maisonette, we're ditching lofty resolutions this year in favor of attainable goals that will make life sweeter.

At the most indulgent time of the year, here comes Dr. Bronwyn Charlton of seedlingsgroup with tips to help children appreciate life's joys.

Already a fan of the Ode to Joy, The Joy Luck Club and the Almond Joy, columnist Jill Kargman discovers the Joy Of Missing Out.

Alainn Bailey is the whole package: a nutritionist by day and a sought-after cook by night. Who better than this working mom to help your family lead a healthier and tastier life?

Bronwyn Becker Charlton, co-founder of seedlingsgroup, offers proven strategies for turning your student's frown upside down.

After her marriage ended, writer Lyz Lenz stopped shielding her kids from reality and started preparing them for it.

Okay, maybe not the princess herself, but the husband-and-wife duo behind the bestselling children's books talks about the risks of labeling your daughter either a girly-girl or a tomboy.

English model and singer-songwriter Karen Elson opens up about "real" life in Nashville, co-parenting with Jack White and how her kids gave her the courage to make her first record.

Our tell-it-like-it-is columnist wishes she could fast-forward to October and skip all that back-to-school stress and "How was your summer?" B.S.

Why don't French children snack? Or throw tantrums at the dinner table? Our Parisian maman-at-large, Florence Mars, explains this and other mysteries.