Melissa Willets

1 week ago | parents.com | Melissa Willets |Sarah Scott

A family enjoys a meal together at home. Photo: Parents / AnnaStills via Getty ImagesThe family dinner is still a thing, with 82% of families still making it a priority. Family dinners are a time to connect and catch up. The cost of feeding your family is rising. Families report going over budget for about four months of the year. With six children who participate in different activities—always on conflicting days and times—it’s not easy to gather for a family meal.

1 week ago | msn.com | Melissa Willets

1 week ago | parents.com | Melissa Willets

Photo: PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGES People criticize the Kardashians every day for any number of reasons, and I usually don’t say a word. Full disclosure: I’m not their biggest fan. To be clear, I don’t necessarily have a problem with any of the reality stars turned business moguls—but I wouldn’t typically go out of my way to defend Kim and the rest. That said, I feel the need to speak up for Kourtney Kardashian after she shared recent images of herself breastfeeding her 17-month-old son, Rocky.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Melissa Willets

People criticize the Kardashians every day for any number of reasons, and I usually don’t say a word. Full disclosure: I’m not their biggest fan. To be clear, I don’t necessarily have a problem with any of the reality stars turned business moguls—but I wouldn’t typically go out of my way to defend Kim and the rest. That said, I feel the need to speak up for Kourtney Kardashian after she shared recent images of herself breastfeeding her 17-month-old son, Rocky.

2 weeks ago | parents.com | Melissa Willets

PARENTS/ GETTY IMAGES It’s the end of the school year, which means it's graduation time. And kids of all ages are putting on their finest clothes, squeezing on their caps, and getting ready to walk across that stage. Whether it's a preschool, elementary school, middle school, high school, or college graduation—each milestone is exciting and worth celebrating.