Teaching your child about peers with special needs
According to her mother, 8-year-old J. is “really sweet and loves attention.” She goes to her friend’s house, does horseback...
Child care advice
10 free (or semi-free) kids’ activities in New York City
Just because you’re heading to New York City with the kids doesn’t mean you’ll have to cash out the family’s...
Fun indoor exercises for babies and toddlers (1-5 years old)
Days when you’re stuck inside with a little one start to feel like time is standing still. Young kids, possibly...
See a real family budget: How these working parents in LA manage child care for 2 kids
Child care is necessary for every family. All parents must find a solution that fits their unique situation, and cost...
34 simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
Of course, the best and easiest ways to help others during the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands, social...
What coming out of lockdown might look like for families (Spoiler: It’s gonna be slow)
We may all be settling into our new normal in the era of COVID-19, but a longing for our old...
What anti-racist child care looks like, why it’s important and how to find it
You may not know how to identify early childhood education that incorporates the culture of anti-racism or where to find...
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...
9 tips for happier home-schooling, courtesy of one parent’s first-year mistakes
During the first year home-schooling my kids, I made plenty of mistakes but also learned some great lessons along the...
How to maintain ongoing quality care from your babysitter
You might think that once you’ve found a great sitter, your job is done. But it’s important to continue evaluating the...
Your babysitter options
The best babysitter for you is one who fits your needs and your budget and who has a decent level of...
6 tips to maintain housekeeping job satisfaction and success
Now that you’ve been hired as a housekeeper, you’ll want to pay extra-close attention the first few times you clean...
Food allergies 101: A guide for parents and caregivers
As a parent and aunt of children with life-threatening food allergies, I understand how difficult it is to keep your...
Should kids go back to school? New delta info has parents and experts asking if it’s safe
The more we learn about the new variant’s extreme transmissibility and its potential effects on kids, the more questions arise...
3 steps to stop aggressive behavior in kids
You know kids can sometimes be aggressive, but are you prepared for your own little angel to bite, hit, growl...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
“Just 10 more minutes?” “Where’s my bear?” “Can I have a glass of water?” If this sounds familiar to you,...
30 back-to-school craft ideas for kids
Get kids excited about heading back to the classroom with these easy and enjoyable craft ideas.
10 ways to help kids process their “COVID times” emotions
Experts share ways to help children of all ages navigate feelings about the pandemic and get ready to engage with...
6 ways parents can manage pandemic back-to-school anxiety
Experts provide tips for taking COVID panic down a notch so you can breathe easier and set kids up foran...
The pros and cons of overnight diapers
Getting your child potty trained is a major milestone. But, just because the potty is their BFF during the day,...
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.
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...
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...
7 ways to support kids’ mental health as they go back to school in person
Here's how experts say we can help kids emotionally prepare and adjust for a new school year.
For 400 days, my kids’ only classmates were each other
Just as my 5-year-old twins began their last few months of kindergarten, we found ourselves amid a global pandemic. Schools...
Want to hire an au pair? Ask yourself these 5 questions first
Heard of au pairs but not quite sure what hiring one entails — or even if it’s the right child care solution...
What does BPA-free mean when it comes to kids’ products?
Today, we’d be hard-pressed to find a parent who hasn’t heard the worries and concerns over the chemicals used to...
5 things you need to know about child care costs and the workplace
It’s no secret that child care is expensive. Survey after survey has said as much in recent months. And the...
3 easy ways to organize school supplies
Papers. Folders. Notebooks. Tests. Books. Study guides. Tablets. Craft supplies. How do you keep all the schoolwork and supplies from taking...
Permissive parenting: 7 signs your kid is a brat
Excuse me, ma’am, but is that your kid throwing all the condoms off the shelves in the drugstore, ignoring you...
Back-to-school 2020 resource guide for parents and caregivers
The back-to-school 2020 season is looking very different for families and caregivers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. There’s a lot more to factor...
9 Freezer Sandwiches for Kid Lunches
Ever wonder how to make packing back-to-school lunches a once-a-week occurrence? Simply freeze the sandwiches! While certain ingredients don’t freeze...
22 Olympic crafts for kids
The Olympics are an exciting time for the whole family. You get to cheer on your country and watch the...
5 easy tie-dye instructions — plus, 4 tie-dye patterns to try
Tie-dying is exactly what it sounds like. You twist a T-shirt, garment or other cloth item, tie it in various...
12 tricks to fix a picky eater
We’ve all been there. And many of us are still there. No matter how many times we swore (to ourselves...
When Your Nanny Isn’t Working Out – How to Address The Issue
No nanny-family relationship is ever perfect, and even when a nanny has been with you for many years, there will...
5 sandwich ideas for kids — with just 10 ingredients
What’s for lunch? If you’re a parent, this might be your least favorite question. What lunch with some nutritional value...
12 Unique Baby Shower Invitations
If you’re planning a baby shower, you want to have a unique invitation that stands out and gets everyone’s attention...
Top 10 Halloween Party Snacks
Looking to throw a killer Halloween party this year? Apart from having cool decorations and costumes, you’ll want to make...
Top 10 Must Haves for New Moms
Are you expecting your first child, or do you know someone who is? We’ve curated a fantastic list of items...