10 Blogs for Parents and Influencers to Follow
It’s normal (and probably smart) to be suspicious of parenting advice from a stranger on the Internet. What qualifications do these people have? Are they (just) trying to sell you something? While some of the people mentioned below are trying to sell parents something (after all, everyone has to make a living somehow), most of them have experience and all have a genuine desire to communicate with parents. They, too, have experienced those moments when we felt so overwhelmed that we weren’t sure we should raise children.
Here are 10 bloggers and influencers who helped me become a better dad.
Raising good children
Good Inside: Dr. Becky Kennedy
I used to be a “punish first, ask questions later” type of dad. I didn’t like it, and judging by the meltdowns my kids had after I passed the law, they weren’t fans either. I then met Dr. Becky Kennedy through her social media and she taught me how to discipline with kindness rather than fear. More importantly, she knows that you will make mistakes because she will too. It also doesn’t hurt that she’s friends with Oprah .
Scary mommy
A few months ago, my favorite parenting site, Fatherly, closed , although its content still lives on . I have since moved on to its sister site Scary Mommy . I like his tone and attitude. The site’s stories about whether Crocs are good for your child’s feet and how schools are using apps to track our kids are more interesting than anything Parents magazine puts on its site. It feels like it was written by a stressed out parent.
Mom psychologist
Another day, another childish meltdown. I was always trying to figure out how to navigate them without getting overwhelmed. Then I discovered Dr. Jazmine McCoy’s Instagram account . Her feed is filled with simple, valuable advice that won’t make you feel like a terrible parent.
Janet Lansbury
Like many other parents, I didn’t have the best parenting examples to fall back on, so I put a lot of effort into myself to be perfect. However, all this caused me great anxiety. Actress, model, author and podcast host Janet Lansbury says parents don’t need to stress themselves out learning parenting techniques and striving for perfection—there should be some joy in watching your little person grow into their own person. Getting to this point is easier said than done, but just listening to her podcast Unruffled makes me feel like a better father.
City Dads Group
When New Yorkers Matt Schneider and Lance Somerfeld founded City Dads Group in 2008, society still needed to grasp the idea that stay-at-home dads play a significant role in their children’s lives. Since then, their concept of meeting to support each other and share their views on parenting has expanded to other cities across the country, and a blog and podcast have emerged that honestly talk about the challenges and misconceptions stay-at-home dads still face.
Children’s entertainment
Common Sense Media
Movie nights at my house can be filled with frustration and indecision. My youngest can watch a Star Wars movie unscathed, but goes crazy watching Leo on Netflix (the titular lizard, voiced by Adam Sandler, “looks weird”). My oldest has been venturing into PG-13 movies for a while now, but it’s hard to gauge what’s appropriate for his young age. That’s why I’m glad Common Sense Media exists: it carefully reviews shows, video games, and movies, publishing reviews from its own writers and soliciting comments from parents and kids. This is why for my kids Twister is a no (for now) but Twister is a yes.
Creative kids
Busy kid
As Susie Ellison notes on her website , she “may just be some lady on the Internet, but I’m also ‘some lady on the Internet, MD'” – so you know there’s some truth behind her work. intellectual weight. publications on your blog andInstagram feed. This could be a game that helps children learn phonics or a craft that helps children develop fine motor skills.
Skillful Parent
Children can also gain self-confidence by using their imagination. The Artful Parent blog team helps kids (and their parents) find tools to unleash their creative side, from using a straw to blow paint on a canvas to making visiting an art museum a fun activity for kids.
Feeding children
Feeding babies
If your kids aren’t adventurous at mealtime, you need to know about occupational therapist and nutritionist Judy Delaware and Megan McNamee, a registered dietitian nutritionist, the duo who founded Feeding Littles . Their mission is to “give you the knowledge and skills to confidently shape your child’s eating habits and help them develop a positive relationship with food.” My family used methods learned from courses and social networks . I’m happy to say that over the years, I’ve seen my children’s connection with what’s on their plate grow fruitfully.
Children eat in color
As influencer Jennifer Anderson explains on Good Morning America , even a registered dietitian had trouble getting her son to eat healthy. This was her wake-up call, so she began looking for ways to expand his taste. The result is an Instagram channel with over two million followers, filled with ways to get them to eat more fruits and vegetables.