Show and Tell, Parenting Magazine's editor blog

Kidnapped Alabama Boy's Mom Forgives Captor

By Holly V. Kapherr On February 14, 2013 Comments ()

Jennifer Kirkland, mom to Ethan, told Dr Phil forgiveness is part of her coping mechanism

Mom Makes Sweet Birth Announcement for Her Adopted Son

By Kate Goodin On February 14, 2013 Comments ()

Move over Anne Geddes!

Should Kids Playing Tackle Football be Outlawed?

By Laura at Parenting On February 14, 2013 Comments ()

Your little boy idolizes Peyton Manning, tosses a football for hours and wears his Broncos jersey almost every day. But when it comes time to sign up for tackle football, will you let him?

Sex Week: What Your Husband Really Wants

By Kate Goodin On February 14, 2013 Comments ()

After having kids (and all the body changes and exhaustion that come with it), intimacy can be tough to re-establish. Sex therapist Ian Kerner tells us what men really crave in bed—and it's not as racy as you'd think

What Woman Thinks is Hernia Turns Out to Be a Miracle Baby

By Elina Bolokhova On February 13, 2013 Comments ()

A case of "I didn't know I was pregnant" ends happily with the parents dubbing their new daughter a miracle baby.

Study: Parents Not as Sleep-Deprived as They Think

By Sasha Emmons On February 13, 2013 Comments ()

Parenting and lack of sleep go together like peanut butter and jelly – or do they? A new study found that the chilling effect of kids on your shut-eye may be exaggerated by many parents.

Sex Week: Real Ways to Get Romantic

By Kate Goodin On February 13, 2013 Comments ()

Our Mom Without a Filter blogger Erin Zammett Ruddy firmly believes happy parents are better parents, and she and her husband make couple time a priority. We love her totally real (and hilariously funny) list of the things they do to stay connected.

Victims of Gun Violence to Attend State of the Union

By Sasha Emmons On February 12, 2013 Comments ()

Each year, guests with compelling stories are invited to attend the president’s yearly State of the Union address. This year, the guest list includes around 100 victims of gun violence.