10 Ways Parents Can Find Alone Time
The kids are whining, the dog is barking and someone just spilled milk on the rug. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it?...
Articles by Corey Kagan Whelan
12 Cheap Date Night Ideas in New York City
Think budget-friendly dates in NYC aren’t possible? Plan a unique date in the city that never sleeps with these insider’s...
Mother-Daughter Relationship: How to Build and Maintain a Great One
Though the love between you and your daughter is infinite, your relationship can be complicated. There are those amazing golden...
26 Under-The-Radar Strong Dog Names
Big dog lovers are to small dogs what small dog lovers are to cats. You can’t imagine having any other...
How to Stop Submissive Urination in Your (Otherwise) Perfect Pooch
Even the cleverest canine has just so many ways of communicating his feelings and, despite the inherent mess, submissive urination...
The 12 Most-Fun Toys for 5-Year-Old Boys
Watching your son morph from preschooler to kindergartner is amazing. Your sweet little boy is becoming a (still sweet) little...
Kooky Cat Behavior Finally Explained
It’s obvious your feckless feline rules the roost, but when your cat looks you in the eye while oh-so-gently pushing...
12 Great Gifts for 10-Year-Old Girls
What do you buy a little girl who’s not quite so little anymore? Shopping for tweens is challenging, and finding...
11 Must-Haves for Your Baby Name Book Library
Your little one’s on the way and it’s decision-making time. Your baby’s name is the very first gift you’ll give,...
Essential Newborn Baby Checklist Must-Haves
It’s hard to believe that your tiny baby needs so much stuff. You’ve probably been planning and adding to your...
Telltale Signs of Bad Parenting
You knew it the first time you looked into that precious face — you would do anything for your child....
The Real Deal on Raising Boy-Girl Twins
There’s nothing more special than parading down the street with boy-girl twins in tow. The unending oohs and aahs of...
The Essential Beach Packing List for Family Vacation Fun
Is anything more blissful than a sun-drenched family beach vacation? Well, kinda, if you don’t pack the right stuff. Lugging...
The Best Rear-Facing Stroller Guide
A good rear-facing stroller keeps parents connected and close to their baby, even when you’re on the go. “A rear-facing...
24 of the Best Irish Baby Names — and Their Meanings
Lilting and lyrical, Irish baby names bring forth images of ancient times, merging the mystical and magical with a modern,...
The Sick Baby Survival Guide
You’ve just settled in for the night when the harsh sound of your baby coughing startles you. A quick check...
How to Fix a Hoarding Problem
No one intentionally decides to become a hoarder. The American Psychiatric Association describes it as a mental disorder — one characterized by...
How to Teach Kids to Tell a Joke
All children love to laugh and have fun. Most also have an innate sense of humor and enjoy telling stories...
8 tips for raising the perfect puppy
The second you looked at your little fur ball, you were smitten. But while your new puppy may be all...
7 Single-Parent Support Systems
Even the most cherished kids can create challenges for parents who face a never-ending juggling act in caring and providing...
5 DIY Dog Training Tips
You took one look at those big brown eyes, floppy ears and wagging tail, and it was love at first...