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...
Child care
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...
‘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...
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...
What is overnight babysitting?
As an overnight sitter, you’re hired to keep tabs on the kids all night, including during sleep hours, for parents...
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...
Parents battle over masks in schools as delta continues to spread
Schools across the country are weighing tough decisions about whether or not to mandate masks on campus, and the debate...
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...