2025-2026 Guide Produced and edited by Tara Lustberg

August 2025 Issue Tamron Hall Cover Credits: Photography: Allie Holloway | aholloway.com | @aekholloway Photo Assistant: Chris Trigaux | christrigaux.com | @christrigaux Produced By: Stephanie Kim | @skimnewyork Hair Stylist: Johnny Wright | @johnn

Written by Tara Lustberg

For children with ADHD, dyslexia, autism, or anxiety, personalized instruction at a private school can unlock success.

Whether you’re looking for a dazzling spectacle or a cozy outing close to home, these beloved Long Island light shows bring magic, cheer, and memories for the whole family.

Whether you’re seeking a grand spectacle or a cozy neighborhood outing, these beloved light shows and seasonal events offer holiday cheer for the whole family.

Finding housing in NYC for growing families can be a challenge, especially with the average rent of a two-bedroom apartment in NYC averaging over $5,400 per month.

Minted's membership is the perfect investment for new parents because it offers big discounts on birth announcements, nursery art, and decor---plus free shipping!

May is Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, and today's parents are struggling with everything from prenatal depression to postpartum mood disorders to depression, trauma, and beyond.

So much growth and development happens in the toddler and preschool years, and the toys we rounded up for this gift guide are specifically chosen to support that (without sacrificing the fun).

Between the rising costs of food, utilities, child care, and everyday expenses, families are struggling. To learn more, we asked our readers how inflation is affecting them personally---and the results are eye-opening.

Credits: Cover photographed by Ruo Bing Li. Styling by Shabdiece Esfahani; hair by Taichi Saito; makeup by Roy Liu; manicure by Nori Yamanaka; tailoring by Lindsay Wright; production by Kindly Productions. Tia Adeola sparkle jumpsuit.

Packed with features and all the bells and whistles, this stroller is the epitome of luxury baby gear.

Minted has birth announcements, invitations, thank-you cards, nursery art, and much more to help you celebrate your newest addition.

Our guide to transitioning back to the workplace after baby arrives has all the information you need to prepare for your big return.

Let us help take the guesswork out of your back-to-work packing list after maternity leave with this list of must-haves for your big return.

It's that time of year again! Here's everything you need to pack on your kiddo's the first day of school (and every day after).

Sometimes the best person to thank you for your work as a parent is you! Here are our top indulgences to shop for this Mother's Day.

"Advanced maternal age" and "geriatric pregnancy" are used to describe pregnancy over the age of 35. So, when are you too old to have a baby?

Real-life parents share their stories about how the broken childcare system in America has affected their families.