How to have the shaving — or not shaving — talk with girls
The question "when should girls start shaving (or not?)" comes up in many households. Whether your kid's interested in shaving...
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6 questions nannies and sitters should ask before caring for kids during COVID
Here’s how to stay as safe as possible during the omicron surge, according to the experts.
Kids and COVID: When to test and what to do if they’re positive
What if your kid has COVID symptoms? What if they were exposed? Should you test, and when’s the best time...
19 parents completely nail the torment that is sleep deprivation
Don't miss these funny tweets from sleep-deprived moms and dads — there isn’t enough coffee in the world!
How to help your child retain information: Tips from the pros
Is your child suddenly forgetting things (or have they always)? Here’s why that may be happening and what you can...
16 parents reveal the stinky truth about potty training
Potty training tweets so funny you might tinkle a bit if you're not careful.
The COVID backslide: How parents can cope, according to experts
Feel like you may lose your mind all over again? Here’s how you can cope with the current COVID surge.
15 funny tweets from parents amid the omicron surge and all its disruptions
Parents get hilariously real about the latest COVID resurgence.
16 easy Crock-pot dinners for families on the go
Tasty, quick and little in the way of clean-up: These easy crockpot dinners for families tick all the boxes.
How old do you have to be to babysit? All the details, according to experts
Feel like your kiddo — or potential sitter — could be ready for babysitting, but aren’t sure about their age?...
Do pediatricians pierce ears? Yes, but you may have a hard time finding one
Looking to get your child's ear piercing done at the pediatrician's office? Here’s what you need to know.
The 3 baby food stages: What foods and when
Top experts and veteran parents explain what you need to know about moving little ones through the stages of baby...
21 parenting tweets that encapsulate what we thought 2021 was going to be vs. what it was
The year started off solid for parents, but then. But then.
How to teach your kids to be kind: 6 tips for raising good-hearted humans
How can you teach your kids to be kind? Is talking about it enough or is there more to it?...
Baby ear piercing: What you need to know
Wondering when babies can get their ears pierced and how to care for the ear piercing after? Here’s what experts...
16 silly and unsavory truths about the job that is feeding kids
Parents get real (and funny) about the hardest job in the world — getting kids to eat without the fuss.
Potty setbacks at age 4, 5 and 6: What to do when older kids keep having accidents
Can’t figure out why your 4-, 5- or 6-year-old is still having potty accidents? Here’s what the experts have to...
How to deal with toxic family members during the happiest time of year
Experts share tips for dealing with toxic family members (and even just plain difficult ones!) during holiday gatherings.
How to get kids to leave when they’re having fun (without a meltdown)
Can’t handle one more playground tantrum? Experts give advice for getting little ones to leave without tears or a meltdown.
How to talk to kids about sex at every age
Not sure how to talk to kids about sex, what age to have the talk or what to do next?...
When should kids stop sleeping with stuffed animals? Later than you think, experts say
Is your big kid still sleeping with a teddy bear? Experts say it's perfectly normal — and even has unexpected...
Halloween safety 2021: What parents should know before trick-or-treating
Is trick-or-treating cancelled? No, but experts do advise following these COVID precautions for popular kids' Halloween activities.
17 nature crafts for kids that are pretty much free
If you have access to the outdoors, you have access to these nature crafts for kids. From painted rocks to...
When to keep kids home from school and for how long
Making the call to keep a sniffly child home is never easy. Here, experts discuss when to keep your child...
Should I pick up my crying baby?
The good news is it's normal for babies to cry. But how long should you let baby cry before picking...
How much should I pay a mother’s helper?
When it comes to figuring out mother’s helper pay, there aren’t hard-and-fast rules; however, there are guidelines to help you...
Moving to a long-term care facility during delta: What you need to know
Wondering how the delta variant is affecting nursing homes and long-term care facilities? Experts offer safety advice and insight.
16 best nursing tops for breastfeeding moms
Whether you’re breastfeeding, expecting or just looking for a great gift, you can’t go wrong with one of these stylish,...
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...
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...