Affordable child care options and tips for saving money
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Articles by Rachel Murphy
How to get rid of fleas in the house
Wondering how to get rid of fleas (fast!)? Here, tried-and-true techniques for ridding your house of the — let's face...
Veterans Day for kids: 7 ways to teach kids about the holiday
A simple, straight-forward list of ways to explain the holiday, along with ideas to celebrate Veterans Day for kids.
25 fun babysitting games to play on the job
Looking for new things to do with the kids? These no-fail babysitter games are a sure-fire way to get everyone...
Assisted living vs. nursing home: Choosing the best community for your loved one
Here’s what you can expect from assisted living vs. nursing homes, the key differences and similarities, costs and tips on...
20 free DIY dog house plans
Give your furry friend their own stylish space with these do-it-yourself dog house plans. There's options for both small and...
7 handy house cleaning apps for busy households
Looking for a house cleaning app that will help you stay on top of chores? These 7 will keep you...
Worms in dogs: What are the types, symptoms and treatments
Your dog hasn’t been behaving normally over the past few weeks. You talk to your dog walker or doggy day care about it,...
5 things to look for on a housekeeping resume
If you’re thinking about hiring an independent housekeeper, you’ll likely find yourself sorting through a number of qualified applicants for...
Take Your Best Friend on an Adventure With These 9 Great Dog Walking Apps
These walking apps will get everyone’s tail wagging. Tracking workouts through apps and wearable fitness devices is one of the...
18 Best Cool Math Games for Kids
We found the top free online cool math games and fun math activities for kids, parents, and teachers to learn...
ALERT: Graco Recalls 36K Highchairs After 5 Children Injured
Graco, a well-known baby retailer, is recalling nearly 36,000 of its Table2Table 6-in-1 Highchairs after five children were injured by...
‘Unruly Splats’ Game Will Teach Your Kids to Code — And Get Them Moving!
In a world of ever-evolving skills and technology, we all want to provide our kids the best educational, yet fun,...
ALERT: Euthanasia Drug Found in 4 Popular Brands of Dog Food
The J.M Smucker Company is withdrawing several popular brands of dog food after an investigation by a Washington D.C. news station found...
ALERT: Salmonella Found in Dog Treats, Pet Food Prompts Recall
Image via Food and Drug Administration Attention dog owners: If you’ve purchased Raws for Paws pet food or Smokehouse Pet...
ALERT: Mold Prompts Kroger to Recall Purified Water for Babies
Attention parents and caregivers: If you buy groceries at Kroger, it’s time to check your pantries! The grocery chain, in...
What Parents Need to Know About Facebook’s New Messenger App for Kids
More than 1 billion people around the world are on Facebook, and your little one might be next. The social...
ALERT: Fire Hazard Causes Recall of 23K Crib, Toddler Mattresses
Dream On Me, a children’s furniture company, is recalling more than 23,000 spring and foam crib and toddler mattresses...
How Care Took Center Stage on the Golden Globes’ Red Carpet
Dazzling black gowns, tailored tuxedos, and the ever-familiar red carpet kicked off the 75th Golden Globes on Sunday night. But...
Walmart Increases Wages, Expands Parental Leave Policy
On the same day, the company also announced the closure of 63 Sam’s Club stores across the country. Walmart, one of...
New Zealand Prime Minister Announces Pregnancy
One of New Zealand’s most powerful politicians will soon add a new title to her resume: mom. Jacinda Ardern, the...
This App Will Digitally Organize Your Family Photos and Memories, Once and For All
In the digital age of parenting, our phones are increasingly filled to the brim with photos and videos from some...
RECALL ALERT: Over 200,000 Pounds of Hot Dogs May Contain Pieces of Metal
CINCINNATI — If you’re stocking up for a Memorial Day cookout, you may want to think twice about picking up...
RECALL ALERT: Graco Says Certain Car Seat Models May Not Restrain Children Properly
Graco, a popular baby products company based out of Atlanta, issued a recall for 25,494 car seats after federal tests...
RECALL ALERT: Rawhide Chews Sold at Petco, Walmart, and Other Retailers Could Sicken Your Dog
BLACKSBURG, Va. — If your dog likes to gnaw on rawhide chews, you may want to double check the packaging....
RECALL ALERT: More Than 38,000 Pounds of Ground Turkey May Contain Metal
Image via USDA Image via USDA Time to check your refrigerators! The United States Department of Agriculture just recalled nearly...
ALERT: Child’s Death Prompts Relaunch of IKEA Dresser Recall
The furniture store said their MALM chests and dresses can tip over, posing a safety risk to young children. Prompted...
Try It: Pumpkin Oat Energy Bites Recipe
I don’t know about you, but for me, nothing says fall quite like pumpkin-flavored anything! That’s why Quaker® Oats’ Pumpkin...
Try It: Recipe for Overnight Autumn Oats
You’ve probably seen recipes for overnight oats all over Pinterest, but with so many options, how do you know which...
A Parents’ Guide to Heart-Healthy, Kid-Friendly Cooking
A healthy heart is a happy heart, right? And while exercise and regular activity can do a whole lot of...
Hands Down the Cutest Cat Ever: World, Meet “The Fluff”
Adorable cat with a heart-shaped patch is about to sweep you off your cuteness-loving feet. Calling all cat lovers: a...
Did You Ever Buy Milk in the Past 14 Years? You May Be Eligible for a $70 Refund
Fifteen states — and D.C. — were included in a $52 million settlement. A 1980s dairy campaign told us, “Milk, it...
SAFETY ALERT: Your Child’s Teething Toy Could Be Full of Mold
Parents beware: Mold may be lurking in your child’s favorite teething toy. Revelations of the fungus growing inside of the...
Researchers May Finally Know Why Pregnant Women Develop Depression
Nearly 1 in 5 women suffer from depression during pregnancy. And four little letters might be the cause. Depression during...
Maternity Leave Numbers Idle While Paternity Leave Numbers Triple. What’s Going on Here?
Paid parental leave is a hot button issue for families across the U.S. But according to a new study that...
Can You Believe These Babies Are Twins? Rare Biracial Sisters Born to Illinois Couple
Image via Facebook/Whitney Meyer Image via Facebook/Whitney Meyer A pair of twin sisters from Illinois are melting hearts across the world. But...
FDA: Homeopathic Teething Tablets Are Toxic
You may remember last year when the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to parents about giving infants homeopathic...
Mom Gets Real About Her Battle With Breastfeeding in Viral Post
One Instagram mama’s message is resonating with many new moms across the Internet: “Breastfeeding is hard.” Leah Beyer, also known...
RECALL ALERT: Home Depot Recalls Millions of Patio Chairs
Image via U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Have you purchased any patio furniture from Home Depot in the last 10...
Jamie Lynn Spears’ Daughter Awake After ATV Crash Left Her in Critical Condition
It’s a situation that no parent ever wants to be in: Witnessing your child get hurt — and there’s absolutely...