How You’re Spoiling Your Kids on a Daily Basis — and You Don’t Even Know It
Every parent wants their kids to feel good about themselves. But what if our attempts to build self esteem is...
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How Parents Can Avoid Mood Matching
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD A man wakes up happy. His son bounds down the stairs hollering and monkeying around. He wakes...
Five Ways to Help Your Children Succeed in School and Life During the Holiday Season!
As part of our #MomsReading efforts, we discuss book suggestions and activities that parents and care providers can use to...
School Board Member Dressed in Blackface Raises Questions About Community Standards
A school board member in Arkansas is receiving criticism in his town and online after photos surfaced that showed him in...
Signs you’re going into labor soon
At my checkup today, the OB/GYN said my baby and I look great! I’m excited to meet him (or her)...
Research Shows Childhood Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
A new study shows that low levels of vitamin D in pregnant women play a crucial role in determining whether...
New Study Provides Evidence That Pregnancy Changes Your Brain — and for the Better
We all know that becoming a parent changes your life in more ways than one. But new research released on...
Yup, Preschoolers Get Stressed Out — but Teachers Can Fix This
Many parents find it extremely stressful to send their little ones off to preschool. But what about the children themselves? Does simply...
Edible Homemade Playdough
I absolutely LOVE all things fall. I love scarves, colder temperatures, warm sweaters and all things PUMPKIN. One of my favorite things about...
7 Parenting Trends for 2016
At Care.com we like to think about parenting trends. What’s happening, what will happen, and how we can help. We...
Our 4-Year-Olds Are Watching…and They’re Picking up on Our Biases
While most parents watch what they say around kids, it turns out that our nonverbal signals are just as powerful...
Nearly 1 in 3 Low-Income Families Struggle to Afford Diapers
A new report, issued by the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA), found that one-third of low-income families are struggling to afford...
How to Reduce Spider Veins During Pregnancy
This morning, I woke up and noticed ugly purple marks on my legs. I started to panic until I realized...
How To Get Rid Of Acne In Adults
Something has been happening to me and I can’t figure out how to get it under control. I am breaking...
Experts: ‘Want to Prevent Your Kids From Getting Peanut Allergies? Feed ‘Em Peanuts.’
Want to win the battle on peanut allergies? Experts now say that feeding your child peanuts as early as infancy...
France Has Officially Made Spanking Illegal
French parents who’ve relied on spanking to discipline their kids will now have to find a different way to get the same...
Want a New You in the New Year? Here’s Where You’re Most Likely to Make That Happen in 2017
Believe it or not, but 2017 is FINALLY. HERE. And with it comes another chance to wipe that proverbial slate...
What Spanking May Be Teaching Your Children
**This blog post originally appeared on the MomsRising blog by founder/program director of Stop Parenting Alone Lina Acosta Sandaal. Spanking is a topic that can...
Best Mommy and Me Clothing Lines
There’s something adorable about matching children’s clothing that makes all of us swoon over the matching ensembles and...
The Disadvantages Our Kids Face in Preschool Predict Their Future Struggles, Study Shows
Disadvantages children face when they’re just 3 years old can accurately predict the types of problems they’ll face as adults,...
Online Games You Will Want to Play With Your Kids
By Linsly, Founder, SmartFeed.com Family game night is Family bonding night Life is more fun if you play games. ~Roald...
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...
How the benefits of vaccines really compare to the risks
Few big choices come easy in parenting. What baby food to get, diapers to use or books to read can...
White Girl Raises $14,500 for Tuition on GoFundMe After Parents Cut Her Off For Dating A Black Boy
Well, it’s Friday the 13th friends, so naturally, the news today is a little effed up. Cue the story of...
Real Story Spotlight: “My Neighborhood Didn’t Have Self-Service Pet Grooming Shops. So I Opened My Own.”
Brooklyn, NY – “I’m a dog enthusiast; I have two of my own. I’m originally from Poland. My family immigrated here...
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...
Grab Your Pup’s Leash: These Are the Most ‘Walkable’ Cities for Walking Your Dogs
Truth: The only thing dogs love more than treats and belly rubs are walks. Between the tail-wagging and silly grins,...
Children Are More Likely to Pack on Pounds When Parents See Them as Overweight
It turns out that whether your child is overweight or not has less to do with their actual weight gain,...
Being There: Why Prioritizing Motherhood In The First Three Years Matters
With 2017 comes a new year to focus on new goals. As well harkens closer the publishing of my book, Being...
Is Your Dog a Scaredy-Cat? It May Be Symptom of a Deeper Problem
According to a new study, dogs who get spooked by loud noises may be afraid of more than just thunder. An article...
Parenting Tech at CES: Wearable Breast Pump Allows Nursing Moms to Pump on the Go
Last week, tech companies from across the country — and the world — descended on Las Vegas to show off...
RECALL ALERT: Original Animal Crackers Brand May Contain Undeclared Milk Ingredient
Any animal cracker lovers with milk allergies will have to be on high alert if they’ve picked up a box...
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...
“Dads Who Play Barbie” Commercial May Be the Cutest Thing Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGPbKS8XUMY Get ready for your heart to melt out of your body: Mattel just launched a new commercial that shines a much-deserved...
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...
‘Hugbelt’ Lets Moms Feel Their Babies’ Kicks — in Their Surrogates’ Bellies
For women who’ve imagined being moms since they were children themselves, learning that they’ll never be able to live that...
Burnt Toast, Potatoes Could Cause Cancer — Here’s How to Protect Yourself
We’ve all burned our toast and potatoes before – I know I have! But a new health campaign circulating throughout the...
‘You’ve Got a Friend’ in this Daddy-Daughter Singing Duo
Get ready for a blast from the past, packaged up perfectly in the lovely voice of a 4-year-old girl. Little...
The 10 Best Cities in America to Raise the Next Rock Star
You never know where the next music star is going to come from. But now, thanks to a new report...