18 candy apple recipes
Whether you want to dip your apples in chocolate and caramel or a spicy mixture made with cinnamon Red Hots,...
Child care
Toddler Cough: Cold or Croup?
Dealing with illnesses is probably not your favorite part of being a parent. You want to take good care of...
17 nature crafts for kids that are pretty much free
If you have access to the outdoors, you have access to these nature crafts for kids. From painted rocks to...
How to soothe separation anxiety in your 2-year-old
Wondering where your little one's separation anxiety is coming from and when it’s going to end? Experts offer insight and...
Care can’t wait: 6 key provisions of The Build Back Better Act that matter for your family
This is a watershed moment for American families. As I write this, Congress is negotiating the details of a multi-trillion...
These Are Boston’s 6 Best Mom Blogs
We live in the age of the mommy blog, and we’re not going to hide the fact that we love...
12 hilarious back-to-school tweets from parents who feel your pain
With their “spidey senses” a-tingling, parents everywhere are bracing for impact. They’re frantically printing off school supply lists, digging dusty...
(Gulp!): What to Do When Your Child Is the Bully
No one said raising kids would be easy. But nothing cuts to the core of a parent’s insecurity greater than...
Intellectual Development in 5-Year-Olds
By the time kindergarten rolls around, your toddler has morphed into an independent little person. Since your child’s physical and intellectual...
Pool Safety for Kids
Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those long, lazy days mean parents have to ramp...
11 Co-Parenting Ground Rules
It’s that time of the week again. You’re dropping your kids off at your ex’s with great intentions about giving...
Telltale Signs of Bad Parenting
You knew it the first time you looked into that precious face — you would do anything for your child....
5 True Signs of Good Parenting
Remember those hazy days before you had kids, when you thought you knew everything about good parenting? Your pre-kids self...
Potty training: Some kids call for deeper understanding
It’s only natural for parents to become jealous when they hear about potty training prodigies who make their final poop...
15 Things I Wish I’d Known about Newborns
There’s nothing quite like learning that you’re going to become a mother. Of all the titles you’ve held up to...
10 Ways Parents Can Find Alone Time
The kids are whining, the dog is barking and someone just spilled milk on the rug. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it?...
Are You Scared of Your Child?
Have you read the article that’s exploded in the parenting world? A British nanny provides a list of the most...
5 Signs You’re a High-Pressure Parent
Our current culture is all about immediacy: we text, Tweet, post on Facebook. We know everything that everyone else has...
10 Snacks for SAT Success
When test day strikes, all of the studying and tutors in the world can’t save a hungry kid from a...
The 10 best postpartum belly wraps for new moms
From postpartum wraps to belly bands, these postpartum helpers can provide much-needed core support to new moms. Here's a rundown...
10 ways we keep Spanish alive in our home
Here are 10 things one bilingual mom and her family decided to do to keep language alive at home.
I only speak Spanish to my children even when it makes others uncomfortable
By Conz Preti I never really thought about what kind of parenting style I wanted to follow. To be honest,...
5 things stressing kids out this school year and how you can help
Educational psychologist Michele Borba shares the top stressors affecting K-12 kids, all over the globe, this school year — and...
5 health benefits of kids playing outside
From team sports to a friendly neighborhood game of tag, there are many benefits that come from kids playing outside. However,...
8 pre-K games to teach problem-solving skills
If you're looking for some great problem-solving activities for toddlers and pre-K kids, look no further. These games can bring...
22 great Russian baby names
Here's some solid inspiration for good Russian boy names and Russian girl names and what they mean.
Should I pick up my crying baby?
The good news is it's normal for babies to cry. But how long should you let baby cry before picking...
COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 are coming: Here’s what we know so far
For parents and caregivers looking for information on COVID vaccines for kids, here’s the latest from officials.
The 6 food groups every kid should know
Here's a handy reference list of the food groups for kids, along with examples of the types of foods that...
8 movement activities for kids
Squirmy kids need to move their bodies to expend excess energy. Help children get out the wiggles with these movement...
12 unique push present ideas for new moms
If you’re looking for push gift ideas for a special mom-to-be (or for yourself!), here are a few ideas that...
To wean or not to wean? When and how to stop breastfeeding
There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint for a mother and child’s experience with breastfeeding, and that’s true for the duration of how...
Physical affection and touch: How much kids need and how to give them enough amid COVID
Love and affection. Every kid needs them. But since the COVID-19 pandemic hit, we’re all living six feet apart. Hugging...
10 spooky Halloween dessert recipes
Let these Halloween-inspired dessert ideas inspire the treat making for your Halloween celebrations.
Toddler development: An overview of milestones from 24 months to 3 years
Your 2-year-old is about to hit a huge leap in social, language and gross motor milestones. Here's everything you need...
Baby hiccups: What’s normal?
Baby hiccups can be cute — for about 30 seconds. But once those hiccups keep coming and coming with no...
2021 Care.com Daycare Center Survey Sweepstakes Official Rules
1. ELIGIBILITY NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. The 2021 Care.com Daycare Center Survey Sweepstakes (the “Sweepstakes”) is only open to...
More than 1 in 4 COVID cases are in kids now
In early September, the U.S. saw its second-highest week ever for new cases of COVID in children.
25 free educational websites for kids
Screen time doesn't have to be a problem if your child is visiting educational websites and learning.
How to feed a baby who won’t eat: 10 easy tips
Your baby has been eyeing your food with interest for a while now and may have even tried to grab...