Summer 2024 Issue

In the Summer 2024 issue of Modern Parenthood Journal, we’re inviting you to slow down, savor the sun, and reconnect with what truly matters. Our cover story, “The Summer of Slow,” offers a refreshing take on how to create meaningful family memories by embracing presence over pressure. Through real-life stories, gentle prompts, and low-stress ideas, we show you how simplicity can become your family’s superpower.

This season also brings us “Screens, Schedules & Sanity,” a much-needed guide for navigating modern parenthood without losing your mind (or your connection). Whether you’re managing summer camps, tech time, or sibling squabbles, this feature provides supportive, non-judgmental tools for finding balance and peace. We offer permission to do less—and the frameworks to help make that feel safe and sustainable.

In “Play Is the Work,” we shift the spotlight onto what children do best: play. But more than just fun, this feature uncovers the neuroscience behind play as the foundation for emotional regulation, social development, and lifelong learning. With guidance on how to support meaningful play at every age, this story is a joyful reminder that play isn’t optional—it’s essential.

Rounding out the issue are mindful reflections, summer-inspired rituals, and heartfelt essays from parents like you—seeking more connection, not perfection. Whether you’re headed on a family road trip or simply spending long afternoons at home, this issue is your companion for a season of joy, presence, and emotional nourishment.

*This content is archived from our previous platform. We plan to revisit and refresh select articles in future issues of Modern Parenthood Journal.