The 9 best parenting tweets of the week
With the weather heating up (sunscreen season is upon us!) and end of year activities in full swing, parents have...
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The 13 best parenting tweets of the week
With summer break in full swing for many, parents are spending a lot more time with their kids — hence,...
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
Between the end of the school year and Father’s Day, June is a great month for parents — well, it’s...
The 11 best parenting tweets of the week
If there’s one thing parents need (besides wine), it’s a good laugh. So, thank goodness for Twitter. From the downside...
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.
Caffeine while breastfeeding: Will you have a wired baby?
Can you drink coffee while breastfeeding? Or a cup of tea (or three)? What caffeine is OK when nursing and...
How to plant spring flowers with kids
Planting flowers with kids in spring is a fun way to teach them about gardening and the workings of nature....
10 healthy snack ideas for kids that don’t taste healthy
Try these tricks and recipes for turning good-for-you ingredients into fun healthy snacks for kids.
What to look for in a babysitter: Types, traits and responsibilities
Before you search for a babysitter, familiarize with the typical babysitting types, qualities, responsibilities and duties.
Parents: 11 things to do when you’re stressed
Whether you’re the parent of a tantrum-loving toddler or an eye-rolling, rule-pushing teen, having kids can be stressful. And, obviously,...
What age do babies sleep through the night? Here’s what experts say
When can you expect your infant to sleep through the night? And how do you get them to fall and...
5 reasons to give your child an allowance
Both my husband and I discuss finances together and some of the best ways to teach our kids about money....
How to help kids with anger: 7 key tips for helping them manage this feeling
Experts weigh in on issues of anger management for kids and offer tips for helping kids regulate their emotions in...
At what age can kids go out by themselves?
Get expert advice for determining when kids are ready to go out alone without adult supervision.
Eating disorders in children: Early warning signs to look out for
Eating disorders don't happen overnight. They typically progress slowly. Experts explain what signs to look for and what to do...
How to help kids grieve loss and find joy in an unusual holiday season
This year has been defined by a pervasive sense of loss due to COVID. Events and vacations were cancelled. Schools...
16 parents reveal the stinky truth about potty training
Potty training tweets so funny you might tinkle a bit if you're not careful.
What should really worry you about year-round school — from a mom who lives it
When my children first learned that their 12-week summer break was being cut to a mere six weeks, they freaked...
The great reset: How parents can get re-energized and feel accomplished in 2022
Daisy Dowling, founder & CEO of Workparent, and author "Workparent: The Complete Guide to Succeeding on the Job, Staying True...
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.
17 parents on the insanity that is no child care and no school
Whether you work, stay home or do something in between, there’s one thing most parents across the globe are missing...
Here’s how the 2020-2021 school year is going so far, according to 12 parents
For many parents, summer 2020 was spent agonizing over whether or not to send kids back to school. Because of...
COVID and breastfeeding: What you need to know about nursing during the pandemic
Experts weigh in on the most frequently asked questions about COVID and breastfeeding.
8 mess-free crafts for kids
Is there really such thing as mess-free painting? Yes! And these low-mess crafts for kids and toddlers can be just...
What every breastfeeding mom should know about using marijuana, edibles and CBD
Now that marijuana is legal for medicinal and/or recreational purposes in more than half the country — and the stigma...
Experts say kids are getting too much screen time — but parents are refusing to be shamed
It’s not an easy time to be a parent. Since the spring of last year, many families have juggled the...
Clever 1st birthday party ideas you didn’t know you needed
Planning a party can feel like a high-stakes proposition, and you want to get it just right. To that end,...
When to start tummy time with babies — and how to do it
Putting babies on their tummy for a few minutes each day will help them strengthen muscles and eventually crawl. Here's...
5 ways to make the holidays happier for children with special needs
As parents, you want to make the holidays as jolly as possible for your kids. Keeping children with special needs...
How to Make Burp Cloths: A DIY Guide to 12 Patterns
Learning how to make burp cloths is a wise investment of your time — you always need more than you...
10 Helpful Cerebral Palsy Resources
Cerebral Palsy (CP) is an incurable brain disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. CP is caused by damage or...
Cerebral Palsy Caregiving Considerations
Parents often struggle with the decision to turn over some of their child care duties to a caregiver from outside...
22 kids party food ideas everyone will love
Looking for kids birthday party food ideas and snacks that pop? From fun dips and finger food ideas to sweet...
15 conversation starters for your teenage daughters
I am mother to 3-year-old twin girls. Even at the age of 3, these little ladies can have times when...
5 awesome lemonade stand ideas for kids
For young people who want to earn a little pocket money, raise cash for charity or give entrepreneurship a try,...
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,...
What age is a toddler considered to be?
How old is a toddler anyway? Experts say the age range is 1 to 3 years old, but this can...
The Ultimate Baby Registry List
Figuring out what to put on your baby registry can be difficult, so it’s great to get suggestions and advice...
How to carve a pumpkin
There’s nothing quite like crisp, cool fall days to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Between getting costumes ready and...