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...
Child care
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...
7 fun games and activities for 10-year-olds
The big double digits… who could forget the pride they felt when they turned 10? Age 10 is a big...
7 fun games and activities for 1-year-olds
From fantasy play and imitating the grown-ups to other age-appropriate activities, try any of these fun games to play with...
War of the hotel rooms: Should babies be banned?
Recently, an anonymous letter berating a set of parents who brought their baby to a ski resort went viral. People were quick...
7 tips for staying calm with kids (and screaming less)
Caitlin Fitzgordon, a mom of two in Brooklyn, New York, knew something needed to change when she found her temper...
10 ways to get kids to love school
As the summer winds to a close, kids know what’s coming. It’s the evil “s-word”: School. Yuck! But school doesn’t...
When is the best time to do homework?
While the morning get-up-get-ready-get-to-school-and-work rush is bad enough, the afternoons can be just as tiring. Parents are exhausted from working...
8 daycare red flags every parent should know
Discover key red flags to watch for when choosing the best daycare for your child.
‘No-drama discipline’ in 5 easy parenting lessons
When you think of discipline, the first things that come to mind are probably yelling, punishment and timeouts. But what if...
How a nanny should discipline your kids
What are the kids allowed to do when mom is out of sight? While it’s never easy playing bad cop,...
15 team-building activities for kids
There are many benefits of team-building activities for kids. By working and playing together, all kids — from toddlers to...
15 fun activities for 2-year-olds
Are you looking for activities for 2-year-olds? Not just run-of-the-mill crayon and paper scribbles or racing toy cars around on...
6 fun games and activities for 8-year-olds
As children get older, they crave more and more responsibility. It’s important to choose games that will appease their needs,...
Leaving your baby for the first time: 5 steps to reduce separation anxiety
Most parents approach their first time away from their infant with mixed feelings. It’s OK to be excited to do...
10 calming toys and gadgets to soothe a crying baby
These toys can help babies self-soothe, giving you back some precious minutes during the day.
What is your fussy baby trying to tell you?
Fussiness in babies is normal, but how do you know when their cries are something to worry about? Learn what's...
The 10 best pacifiers, according to parents and experts
Whether you call it a binkie, a pacie or a dummy, many parents report that finding the pacifier that appealed...
How to potty train your child at night
Let’s face it, one of the best moments in a parent’s day is when their child finally falls asleep. Staring...
How to potty train a reluctant child
Why is potty training a boy so hard? Perhaps this is a bit of gender bias, but over and over...
How NOT to tell your boss you’re pregnant
The day you find out you’re pregnant may be the best day of your life. Then you get the joy...
9 things to never say to a stay-at-home mom
For those who don’t spend all day, every day with their kids, the job of a stay-at-home mother can be...
11 exit interview questions you should always ask
You’re going to lose employees every now and then — that much is a given. But don’t let their departures...
How to help kids focus and pay attention
It can be incredibly frustrating to call out to your child for dinner or ask them to come inside, only...
9 tips for teaching kids responsibility
Your best friend has a teenager who scrapes ice off the car windshield without being asked. Your cousin has a...
101 things to do with an extra hour
You love your kids, you really do. But they’re always there! Sometimes you just need a few moments to yourself....
Women’s hair loss: What your hair stylist might not be telling you
When Kelly Kutchinsky of Philadelphia had her baby eight ago, she was told she’d likely start shedding her hair. “It...
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...
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...
Dad swears off ‘baby talk’ for his kids, but is it really bad?
For most parents, it’s a miracle when babies start talking. You spend so much time waiting for those first words...
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...