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,...
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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.
Why some girls wear ‘boy clothes’ — and why parents shouldn’t worry
Experts say girls who dress 'like boys' (or vice versa) are simply exploring gender expression in a perfectly normal, healthy...
Schools are closing again and parents are exhausted
A wave of school closures due to teacher shortages and rising COVID cases is driving parents to their breaking points.
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...
Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The Care.com 2021 Care Provider Safety Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to legal residents...
8 free — or almost free — Valentine’s Day ideas
Valentine’s Day is almost here. Have you made your restaurant reservation, made heart-shaped treats for the kids, bought a romantic...
Black medical illustration of pregnancy fuels viral conversation about equity in healthcare
Medical illustrations are what doctors see when they are visualizing caring for actual patients, and Black bodies have all too...
COVID and the 2021 holidays: How to stay safe if you’re gathering to celebrate
Experts offer guidelines for making safer holiday plans for your family during the ongoing COVID pandemic and the arrival of...
Viral TikTok of mom emailing boss during labor shows how the US is failing working parents
This TikTok video of a working mom "calling out” for her shift while in labor illustrates the bleak reality of...
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...
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What families and caregivers need to know
We’re currently facing a novel coronavirus pandemic that’s continuing to rapidly spread across the U.S. and the world. As of...
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...
At What Age Do You Tell the Truth about Santa?
The Santa thing drives me nuts. It’s this beautiful, magical lie we tell kids to make a holiday about giving...
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...
The Story Behind How The Grinch Stole Christmas
While flipping though TV channels this morning, I saw two versions of How the Grinch Stole Christmas. I ended up...
6 ways to stop comparing your kid to others — and celebrate who they are instead
“Comparison is the thief of joy” is an old saying that’s been Instagrammed, retweeted and pinned many a time —...
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...
6 tips for buying toys for special needs children
If you're shopping for a toy gift for a child with special needs, here's where to start and what you...
Get a Babysitting Job During the Holidays
The holidays are here! And while the Norman Rockwell idea of Christmas is very nice, modern households are often more...
Low-income families face extra challenges getting COVID vaccines for kids
COVID vaccines in the U.S. are available for everyone ages 5 and up, but vaccine inequity may impact who can...
8-Month-Old Baby: An Overview of Milestones From 8 to 12 Months
Your 8-month-old baby is growing by leaps and bounds. He’s working on improving his motor skills (he’s going mobile!) and...
The 6 most common ways kids get injured — and how to prevent them
Getting hurt is part of being a kid — and we all want to stick to minor bumps and bruises...
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,...
22 Celtic baby names
Whether you're researching Celtic boy names, Celtic girl names, unisex Celtic names or even Celtic last names that work as...
Comprehensive sex education should start sooner than you think, say researchers
A new study is challenging the way some adults think about sex education. While some think lessons on the birds...
Interactive COVID risk map gauges likelihood of exposure based on location and event size
This real-time, COVID-19 risk assessment tool, created by researchers at Georgia Tech University, can take some of the guesswork out...
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...
Burned out and fed up: How the pandemic is still hurting women at work and at home
Pandemic restrictions may be lifting, but women are still fighting for jobs, child care and a sense of normalcy.
How school’s going: 9 parents share how they’re coping amid COVID disruptions so far
Now that in-person school's been back in session for awhile, parents share how they’re coping with school quarantines, missed work...
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.
Majority of parents plan to get kids ages 5-11 vaccinated against COVID-19, survey finds
The wait for COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 may be over soon, and parents are sharing their excitement and...
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.
As Congress battles over paid family leave, parents say enough is enough
The Build Back Better legislation may not include a provision for paid medical and family leave, and families are fed...
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...
6 Baby’s Closet Essentials
Hardly anything in life beats the excitement of getting ready to give birth and welcome a new member into your...
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...