Are you a parent with stories to tell?
We want to hear from you! We’re looking for real-life parenting experiences, practical tips, and honest advice.
If you can share your family journey in a way that helps other parents, we’d love to feature your writing.
Topics We’re Excited About
We welcome articles on everyday parenting topics that resonate with families. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Surviving the first year with a new baby
- Handling toddler tantrums
- Getting kids to eat their vegetables
- Bedtime routines that actually work
- Balancing work and family life
- Dealing with sibling rivalry
- Fun and cheap family activities
- Talking to kids about tough topics
- Homework help without the stress
- Traveling with kids (and staying sane)
Why Write for Us?
- Share your parenting wisdom and help other families
- Connect with a community of parents just like you
- See your name published on a respected parenting blog
- Build your writing portfolio and improve your skills
- Potential for regular writing opportunities and growth
- Establish yourself as a voice in the parenting niche
- Receive feedback from our engaged parenting community
- Opportunity to make a difference in other parents’ lives
Article Guidelines
Content Requirements:
- Word count: 800-1500 words (we’re flexible for great content!)
- Original content not published elsewhere
- Real-life examples and personal experiences that other parents can relate to
- Practical, actionable advice that parents can implement in their daily lives
- Honest, relatable tone that reflects the realities of parenting
- Research-based information when discussing child development or parenting techniques
- Inclusive language that respects diverse family structures and parenting approaches
Formatting and Style:
- Write in a conversational tone, as if you’re talking to a friend over coffee
- Use short paragraphs and simple sentences to keep content easy to read
- Include bullet points or numbered lists for tips and key takeaways
- Add subheadings to break up the text and improve readability
- Feel free to use humor – parenting is often funny, after all!
- Incorporate relevant keywords naturally throughout your article
- Use examples and anecdotes to illustrate your points
- Consider adding a brief personal bio at the end of your article
Image Requirements:
- Include at least one high-quality, relevant image per article
- Images should be original or properly licensed (provide source attribution)
- Avoid images with text overlays or watermarks
- If using screenshots or diagrams, ensure they are clear and legible
- Family-friendly images that represent diverse families are encouraged
How to Submit
- Email your article idea to [parenting-submissions@example.com]
- Include a brief outline of your proposed article (2-3 sentences per main point)
- Tell us a bit about yourself, your parenting experience, and any relevant expertise
- If we like your idea, we’ll invite you to submit a full draft
What Happens Next
Our parent-editor team will carefully review your submission. We might suggest some tweaks to make it even more valuable for our readers. We aim to respond to all submissions within two weeks. If accepted, we’ll work with you to polish your article for publication.
Terms of Publication
- You retain the copyright to your original work
- We reserve the right to edit for clarity, style, and length
- Your article will be exclusively featured on our site for at least 30 days before you can republish it elsewhere (with attribution to our site)
- We may update the article in the future to keep information current
- We encourage you to promote your published article on your social media channels
Sharing Your Work
If we publish your article:
- It’ll be featured prominently on our parenting blog
- We’ll share it across our social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest)
- Your article may be included in our parenting newsletter
- We encourage you to share it with your friends, family, and parenting networks
- You’re welcome to include a link to the published article in your writing portfolio
Ready to share your parenting adventures, tips, and insights with other moms and dads? We can’t wait to read your stories and help you connect with parents around the world!
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