Mariah Maddox

1 week ago | parents.com | Mariah Maddox

Summer is the perfect time to show little ones the world. Photo: Getty/Parents More and more families are opting to spend their summers abroad. The peak in popularity finds that parents are relocating temporarily, working remotely, and putting their children in an international summer camp—all while saving on the costs of what a typical camp in the United States would amount to. While the idea of this can seem daunting, it’s one that could prove to be highly beneficial for the entire family.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Mariah Maddox

More and more families are opting to spend their summers abroad. The peak in popularity finds that parents are relocating temporarily, working remotely, and putting their children in an international summer camp—all while saving on the costs of what a typical camp in the United States would amount to. While the idea of this can seem daunting, it’s one that could prove to be highly beneficial for the entire family.

1 month ago | parents.com | Mariah Maddox

One mom works while the other helps their daughter with homework. Photo: Getty/Parents Leah Faustin describes her relationship with her wife, Yanica Faustin, as “symbiotic.” “We get each other, and we get to share those responsibilities, and that feels really beautiful and supportive to me,” she says. But she assures that it wasn’t always this way.

Mar 18, 2025 | whattoexpect.com | Mariah Maddox |Caroline Picard

At a New York City bar on a cold winter night, guests shuffle in and receive tiny glass bottles full of silver glitter. It's "baby dust," explains Matt Tolbert , a symbol of well-wishes and hope for the surrogacy journey he and his husband, Joshua Gonzales, are embarking on to become parents. "Anytime they see [the bottle, our guests will] think about our children and our surrogates and send up a little prayer," Matt says.

Feb 7, 2025 | whattoexpect.com | Brad Edwards |Mariah Maddox |Caroline Picard |Tika Fender

Content warning: The following is a personal story that contains experience with miscarriage, stillbirth and infant loss. By Brad Edwards, as told to Mariah MaddoxFor What to Expect's "Dadvocates" series, parents who have gone to great lengths to help others share their inspirational stories. It was maybe two days before Christmas in 2017 when my partner started contracting with our twin babies. We went straight to the hospital, excited to become first-time parents.