The 10 best baby night lights according to experts
On the surface, it seems like choosing a baby night light shouldn’t be all that difficult. But with so many...
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25 free educational websites for kids
Screen time doesn't have to be a problem if your child is visiting educational websites and learning.
10 COVID-era questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids
Experts answer top questions about working amid delta, including safety measures, setting boundaries and everything in between.
Returning to work after COVID: 10 helpful tips for parents heading back to the office
Experts offer advice for planning a smooth transition to a "new normal" for you and your kids.
Kids, school and delta: How to proceed with COVID caution
Experts agree, it’s not panic-mode time, but it’s also not time to back off safety precautions that have proven to...
25 questions for getting to know your teenager
Here are good questions to ask teens that will get them talking and build your relationship in the process.
Is croup contagious?
Just how contagious is croup? Here, experts weigh in on who's likely to catch it, how long kids are contagious...
What is croup?: Symptoms, causes and treatment
For young kids, colds and coughs are a fairly iconic duo, with the former typically giving way to the latter....
16 ideas for using vinegar to clean
The more people learn about what’s in traditional cleaning products — and the potential health effects they may cause down...
Back to School 2021: Here’s what to expect
For many families, the 2020-2021 school year was anything but normal — though, ironically, more normal than the latter half...
What is Conscious Discipline and how can parents and caregivers use it at home?
Conscious discipline can be a transformative approach to parenting. Here's how to practice it, according to experts.
Screen time for kids: How to guide healthy media use at every age
Wondering how much screen time for kids is too much? Here’s what the experts have to say about screen time...
Interview questions to ask a night nurse or night nanny
Have a million interview questions for a potential night nanny or night nurse but aren’t sure where to begin? Here,...
10 methods of discipline that work, according to experts
Looking for methods of discipline that are both loving and actually work? Here are 10 tried-and-true tactics.
Signs you have pandemic parenting burnout and tips for giving yourself a break
“What’s wrong?” I text my mom friend after she abruptly cancels our weekly walk. “Everything and nothing,” she replies. I...
Summer camps 2021: Here’s how to assess kids’ safety this year
Unlike last summer, when a good chunk of the world was still living life via Zoom, summer 2021 (fingers and...
6 summer 2021 family vacation ideas, ranked from most to least risky
You’ve been stuck in the house for — what? — a year now and you’re itching for a vacation. A...
Night terrors in toddlers: What they look like and how to help kids who have them
From what causes night terrors in kids to the age most children outgrow them, medical experts offer insight.
How risky are playdates? Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know
Everyone is bearing the brunt of COVID differently, and for kids, the ultimate sacrifice has been face-to-face time with friends....
17 spring crafts for kids of all ages
On the hunt for easy spring crafts for preschoolers, toddlers or big kids? Don't miss these bright and cheery craft...
Child sleep disorder or just trouble sleeping? What to try and when to seek help
From kids who wake up crying in the middle of the night to sleep disorders in children (no, they’re not...
How to keep fighting between siblings from getting out of hand
Just as you get annoyed with your partner for constantly leaving dirty socks on the floor, siblings often get irked...
15 portable activities for entertaining kids on the go
If there’s one situation you don’t ever want to find yourself in, it’s being out and about with a kiddo...
Why saving your child’s baby teeth could be beneficial in the future
While parents have been saving their children’s baby teeth in memory boxes for decades, saving baby teeth for stem cells...
Questions to ask nursing home staff when touring a facility
There’s no such thing as “too many questions” when touring a nursing home. When it comes to questions to ask...
What is a nursing home? All the details, according to experts
From skilled nursing facilities to memory care units, here’s everything to know about nursing homes before committing.
15 funny holiday cards that sum up family life in 2020
Oh, 2020. How much did you suck? Let us count the ways. While, no doubt, there isn’t a soul in...
18 fun ways to celebrate kids’ birthdays during COVID
A funny episode of “Friends” with a couch and some stairs may have put the word “pivot” on the map...
11 super-fun ways to keep kids social (at a safe distance)
During this pandemic, when we need each other most, we’ve been forced into isolation. To say it’s ironic is an...
14 best games and activities for 4-year-olds
They’ve outgrown peek-a-boo but aren’t quite a competitive Monopoly opponent yet. So what games and activities are good for 4-year-olds?...
How to say ‘no’ to holiday gatherings during the pandemic
Let’s face it, for many, the holidays wouldn’t be the holidays without a little family drama. This year, though, thanks...
14 fun learning games for 3-year-olds
These games for 3-year-olds tick every parent and caregiver's box: They're simple, educational, and most important, fun!
17 easy holiday cookie recipes everyone will love
Indulge in unique, easy holiday cookie recipes, including vegan and gluten-free options. These treats will leave everyone craving just one...
The 21 best celebrity kids’ Halloween costumes of all time
They’re fun. They’re outgoing. And let’s be honest, they’re about as theatrical as it gets, so of course celebrities dress...
11 tips for setting up a cool, home learning space for kids
Whether your kids are distance learning, following a hybrid schedule or attending typical in-person school days, followed by homework after...
15 funny parents sum up this year’s bizarre return to school
If there’s one thing parents of school-aged kids can agree on, it’s this: Heading back to school is going to...
8 back-to-school child care options and what safety protocols experts suggest for each
While the 2020-21 school year — however it looks — is likely going to provide parents with more kid-free time...
What going back to school could look like this year (Spoiler: Pretty different)
Now that the 2019-2020 school year is — virtually — wrapping up, parents and students are wondering what lies ahead...
A love letter to my kids’ babysitter (You are missed.)
Oh, babysitters. How do we love thee? Let us count the ways. Well, for one, you’re always bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and...
How to choose the right types of car seats from babyhood to big kid
Embarking on a search to find the right car seat is pretty much a guaranteed way to make a person’s...