About Raising Roots

Helping parents navigate every stage of child development with confidence through expert guides, practical tips, and evidence-based advice.

Our Mission

Raising Roots supports parents with evidence-based guidance through every stage of child development. Whether you are preparing for your first newborn, navigating the toddler years, helping your school-age child thrive, or guiding a teen through adolescence, we provide the frameworks, checklists, and strategies you need to raise happy, healthy children.

We believe that parenting should be supported by reliable advice, regardless of your background or experience level. The right knowledge at the right moment can transform a challenging situation into a rewarding opportunity. We are committed to making expert parenting guidance accessible to every family, from first-time parents to seasoned caregivers.

What We Cover

Our content spans five essential parenting categories, each backed by expert research and real-world experience:

Newborn Care

Sleep training, feeding schedules, diapering basics, babyproofing, developmental milestones, and colic remedies for newborns 0-12 months.

Toddler Development

Potty training, language development, picky eating strategies, tantrum management, social skills, and motor skill activities for ages 1-4.

School-Age Kids

Homework help strategies, building reading skills, extracurricular balance, friendship guidance, screen time limits, and confidence building for ages 5-12.

Teen Challenges

Communication strategies, independence vs boundaries, social media guidance, peer pressure, academic stress, and emotional health for ages 13-18.

Family Activities

Weekend trip ideas, family game nights, outdoor activities, creative projects, holiday traditions, and quality time strategies for the whole family.

Our Approach

Every article on Raising Roots follows a rigorous editorial framework. We start with the latest research from pediatric associations, child development experts, and experienced parenting practitioners. We then distill these findings into practical, actionable advice that parents can use immediately. Our content includes step-by-step guides, comparison tables, printable checklists, and expert insights from family professionals.

We prioritize depth over breadth. Rather than publishing dozens of superficial tips, each article focuses on a specific parenting stage or challenge and provides comprehensive guidance that families can trust.

Our Team

Jordan Myers

Founder

Jordan Myers is the founder of Myers Media and the editor behind Raising Roots. With years of experience in child development research and family education, Jordan has helped hundreds of parents navigate the challenges and joys of raising children. Raising Roots was built to bring that same guidance to a global audience of families.

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