Parents was an American monthly magazine founded in 1926 that featured scientific information on child development geared to help parents in raising their children. Subscribers were notified of the magazine’s dissolution via a postcard mailing in March 2022.
25-497: The magazine was started by George J. Hecht in 1926. The magazine was originally titled Children, The Magazine for Parents . Hecht hired Clara Savage Littledale to be its first editor. The first issue was published in October 1926 and soon was selling 100,000 copies a month. Beginning with the August 1929 issue, the name was changed to Parents' Magazine (with an apostrophe). Littledale
50-480: A medal to a "Movie of the Month". The image of the "Movie of the Month" Medal was subsequently used on movie posters and lobby cards. Past recipients include: George J. Hecht George Joseph Hecht (November 1, 1895 – April 23, 1980) was the founder and publisher of Parents magazine and owner of FAO Schwarz . He is often credited with creating the parenting advice industry through his many publications. Hecht
75-531: A monthly social welfare publication, which he turned into an influential weekly representing two thousand private and public charitable agencies. In 1925, he organized the Welfare Council of New York City. In 1938, he became founding secretary of the Greater New York Fund, which eventually merged with United Way of New York. Concerned about a lack of resources on parenting, Hecht received funding from
100-416: Is on the daily needs and concerns of mothers with young children. The monthly features information about child health, safety , behavior, discipline and education . There are also stories on women's health , nutrition, pregnancy, marriage, and beauty. It is aimed primarily at women ages 18–35 with young children. Columns include "As They Grow," which cover age-specific child development issues, as well as
125-700: The Laura Spelman Rockefeller Memorial Foundation to launch Parents magazine in September 1926. He asked Clara Savage Littledale multiple times to serve as the magazine's editor; she agreed in 1926 and would serve as editor until her death in 1956. The magazine quickly became the most widely circulated magazine dedicated to parenting in the world, leading Hecht to launch a variety of other journals aimed at parents and children, including The Boy's and Girl's Newspaper , Your New Baby , Children's Digest , and Humpty Dumpty , which became
150-458: The "100 Most Notable Cornellians" in 2003. Parents (magazine) Parents was an American monthly magazine founded in 1926 that featured scientific information on child development geared to help parents in raising their children. Subscribers were notified of the magazine’s dissolution via a postcard mailing in March 2022. The magazine was started by George J. Hecht in 1926. The magazine
175-426: The 1950s through the early 1980s, until it and Children's Digest were sold to The Saturday Evening Post company. Parents' Magazine was sold to Gruner + Jahr in 1978. At that time, the magazine was "relaunched" and its name was shortened, utilizing only the word "Parents", without an apostrophe. Elizabeth Crow became the magazine's editor for the next decade, before being replaced by Ann Pleshette Murphy, who
200-654: The American Parents Committee in 1947, and chaired the National Committee on the Observance of Mother's Day . He advocated for various acts of federal legislation related to children and education, including the National Defense Education Act of 1958. Hecht also philanthropically supported programs related to world population control. Hecht died in 1980 at the age of 84. He was named one of
225-530: The February 2019 issue it features a same-sex male couple, the first in its history. The magazine has received criticism for featuring a bored white child who appears to be screaming, dressed in a toy headdress on its January 2016 cover. Dr. Debbie Reese of American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) called the depiction racist, as it implies a "wild Indian" stereotype. Each month, Parents' Magazine would award
250-426: The February 2019 issue it features a same-sex male couple, the first in its history. The magazine has received criticism for featuring a bored white child who appears to be screaming, dressed in a toy headdress on its January 2016 cover. Dr. Debbie Reese of American Indians in Children's Literature (AICL) called the depiction racist, as it implies a "wild Indian" stereotype. Each month, Parents' Magazine would award
275-467: The case was dismissed. Meredith acquired Parents magazine when Gruner + Jahr left the US magazine business in 2005. Sally Lee was the editor from 1998 to 2008. Dana Points was editor-in-chief from 2008 to 2016. The Meredith Corporation would later be acquired by IAC in 2021. In February 2022, it was revealed that Parents would end print publication and switch to an all-digital format. Its editorial focus
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#1732863341184300-491: The court finding no actual confusion of the products (though there was testimony from managers and employees as to inquiries about a possible relationship between the publications), the case was dismissed. Meredith acquired Parents magazine when Gruner + Jahr left the US magazine business in 2005. Sally Lee was the editor from 1998 to 2008. Dana Points was editor-in-chief from 2008 to 2016. The Meredith Corporation would later be acquired by IAC in 2021. In February 2022, it
325-500: The mark Parents' Magazine . From 1941 to 1965, Parents' Magazine Press published a line of comic books and magazines heavily featuring comics, including such long-running titles as Calling All Girls , Children's Digest , Polly Pigtails , True Comics , and True Picture-Magazine . Parents Magazine Press also published Humpty Dumpty from the 1950s through the early 1980s, until it and Children's Digest were sold to The Saturday Evening Post company. Parents' Magazine
350-637: The most popular children's magazine in the United States . In 1963, Hecht expanded his interest in children and toys by having Parents magazine purchase FAO Schwarz from the Schwarz family. He expanded the New York toy store nationwide by opening sixteen branches before selling the company in 1970. Hecht sponsored a training course for Santa Claus impersonators at the toy store. Hecht served as chairman of Child Welfare League of America , established and chaired
375-581: The reader-generated "Baby Bloopers," "It Worked for Me," and "Goody Bag." The magazine also produces a website, an iPhone app for kids, Parents Flash Cards, and GoodyBlog.com , the now-defunct blog. With its historical reach, Parents has frequently been used by academics, to document social and cultural shifts over time. Melissa Milkie and Kathleen Denny describe the prominence of the magazine: The magazine's goal of disseminating scientific knowledge of all types concerning children's development and family life in general, proved to be very popular. The magazine
400-580: The reader-generated "Baby Bloopers," "It Worked for Me," and "Goody Bag." The magazine also produces a website, an iPhone app for kids, Parents Flash Cards, and GoodyBlog.com , the now-defunct blog. With its historical reach, Parents has frequently been used by academics, to document social and cultural shifts over time. Melissa Milkie and Kathleen Denny describe the prominence of the magazine: The magazine's goal of disseminating scientific knowledge of all types concerning children's development and family life in general, proved to be very popular. The magazine
425-631: The sale of Liberty Bonds and conducting research for the War Trade Board. He became head of the Bureau of Cartoons, encouraging cartoonists to publish work in support of the war effort, and he published a collection of war cartoons titled The War in Cartoons . Although he joined the United States Army as a private in 1918, he was not called to active service. After the war, Hecht edited Better Times ,
450-601: Was born in New York City in 1895 in a home that once stood on the site of Radio City . He attended the Ethical Culture School and graduated from Cornell University in 1917. With the outbreak of World War I , he became volunteer head of the financial department of New York's office of the American Ambulance Field Service and worked as a civilian for various war-related efforts, such as promoting
475-414: Was editor-in-chief between 1988 and 1998, and a contributing editor from 1998 to 2002. In 1992, Gruner + Jahr filed suit against Meredith for trademark infringement of Parents when Meredith published Parent's Digest . With the court finding no actual confusion of the products (though there was testimony from managers and employees as to inquiries about a possible relationship between the publications),
500-459: Was followed as editor by Mary Buchanan. In 1937, the magazine was granted trademark registration for the mark Parents' Magazine . From 1941 to 1965, Parents' Magazine Press published a line of comic books and magazines heavily featuring comics, including such long-running titles as Calling All Girls , Children's Digest , Polly Pigtails , True Comics , and True Picture-Magazine . Parents Magazine Press also published Humpty Dumpty from
525-436: Was originally titled Children, The Magazine for Parents . Hecht hired Clara Savage Littledale to be its first editor. The first issue was published in October 1926 and soon was selling 100,000 copies a month. Beginning with the August 1929 issue, the name was changed to Parents' Magazine (with an apostrophe). Littledale was followed as editor by Mary Buchanan. In 1937, the magazine was granted trademark registration for
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#1732863341184550-532: Was revealed that Parents would end print publication and switch to an all-digital format. Its editorial focus is on the daily needs and concerns of mothers with young children. The monthly features information about child health, safety , behavior, discipline and education . There are also stories on women's health , nutrition, pregnancy, marriage, and beauty. It is aimed primarily at women ages 18–35 with young children. Columns include "As They Grow," which cover age-specific child development issues, as well as
575-518: Was sold to Gruner + Jahr in 1978. At that time, the magazine was "relaunched" and its name was shortened, utilizing only the word "Parents", without an apostrophe. Elizabeth Crow became the magazine's editor for the next decade, before being replaced by Ann Pleshette Murphy, who was editor-in-chief between 1988 and 1998, and a contributing editor from 1998 to 2002. In 1992, Gruner + Jahr filed suit against Meredith for trademark infringement of Parents when Meredith published Parent's Digest . With
600-520: Was the only U.S. periodical whose circulation rose during the Great Depression, and during the 1930s and 1940s, it was proclaimed as the most popular advice periodical in the world (Schlossman, 1985). By 1971, PM claimed in its pages to have counseled mothers and fathers in the 'rearing of more than 100 million children,' attesting to its prominence" Despite its gender-neutral title, the magazine's advice has implicitly been directed toward women. On
625-458: Was the only U.S. periodical whose circulation rose during the Great Depression, and during the 1930s and 1940s, it was proclaimed as the most popular advice periodical in the world (Schlossman, 1985). By 1971, PM claimed in its pages to have counseled mothers and fathers in the 'rearing of more than 100 million children,' attesting to its prominence" Despite its gender-neutral title, the magazine's advice has implicitly been directed toward women. On
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