Update: Michael Bublé’s Son Is Cancer-Free!
In a recent public appearance, Michael Bublé’s wife Luisana Lopilato revealed positive news about their 3-year-old son’s battle with cancer. While promoting...
Child care
Mom Gives Birth to Nearly 14-Pound Baby — Without an Epidural
A woman from Melbourne, Australia, stunned doctors when she gave birth to a nearly 14-pound baby boy without an epidural. Natashia...
Here’s How to Throw the Perfect Gender Reveal Party
Throwing the perfect gender reveal party may seem like a daunting task at first, but — believe it or not...
Should You Tell the Kids About Your Partner’s Infidelity?
Affairs happen. We all think we’re immune to it, but sadly, we’re not. According to the American Association for Marriage...
Kelly Clarkson Gave Her Daughter Nutella and the Internet Shamed Her
Kelly Clarkson recently shared an adorable video of her daughter, River Rose, snacking on Nutella toast for the first time....
8-Year-Old Drives to McDonald’s After Watching YouTube Tutorial
An 8-year-old boy hit the open road in search of a cheeseburger after using YouTube to learn how to drive...
10 Tips for Fighting Pollen That You Probably Didn’t Know Before
Spring is a beautiful time of year. The sun is finally shining, the snow is finally melting, and the kids...
Target Offers Discounts on Car Seats If You Recycle an Old One
MINNEAPOLIS — If you have no use for your child’s old car seat, cash in on Target’s new program. Donate that old...
The Care.com 2015 Babysitter Survey Results
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgzfCZhRjUM The average babysitting rate is about $15.02 per hour, as of Care.com’s 2015 Cost of Care data. But that rate varies widely...
Chris Pratt Posts Sleep Struggles While Traveling With Toddler Son
Chris Pratt always seems to perfectly document life in a hilarious way through his Instagram posts. (My personal favorites are his...
Ashton Kutcher: Becoming a Father Is Greatest Lesson About Character
Ashton Kutcher has accepted many awards as an actor — but this one got him choked up. Kutcher was in...
The 7 Best Restaurants to Watch Pittsburgh Sports With Your Kids
Sports in Pittsburgh are unlike anywhere else. I know everyone says that about their town, but it’s really true. With...
Officer Pulls Over Boy in Toy Truck for ‘Going Too Fast’
A 3-year-old Alberta boy and his trusty sidekick, Lacey, a miniature Pomeranian, were busted by the police for speeding — behind...
Elizabeth Smart Debuts Her New Bundle of Joy on Social Media
Elizabeth Smart is a mom again! The abduction survivor took to Instagram on Easter Sunday to share a photo of...
Iron Workers’ Riveting New Benefit: Paid Maternity Leave
Our latest reminder that family-friendly benefits are not, in fact, confined to Silicon Valley comes from an unlikely source: the...
This Baby-Naming App Promises Parents Less Regret
A new app uses psychology to help expecting parents find a baby name they’ll truly cherish. Chooze was designed around...
The 6 Best Family Outings Around New Haven
Whether you’re looking for entertainment on a rainy afternoon or a day outdoors enjoying the sun, the New Haven area...
Doting Dad Handles Daughter’s Potty Mishap Like a Parenting Pro
OK, this guy deserves to win Dad of the Year for his quick-thinking parenting skills. When Ben Sowards got the...
How I Faced New Motherhood With Postpartum Depression
What Did I Do? I think it was about a month in when I sensed that something was wrong. It’s...
Four Ways to Trick Your Kids Into Telling You About Their Day
Maintaining an open dialogue with our children is a priority, but it’s not always easy to get information out of...
Picture Perfect: Marine Dad Joins Daughter for Enchanting Tea Party
Lizette Porter knows how much her husband, Keven, means to their little girl, Ashley. So she set up a very...
How We’d All Benefit from an Investment in Child Care
When it comes to child care, the United States is currently spending at roughly half the rate of most industrialized...
Advice for a New Mother: A Letter to My 29-Year-Old Self
Dear 29-year-old me, You just had a baby. Congratulations! You’ve got quite an exciting time ahead of you. Over the...
7 Places to Explore During Your Pittsburgh Staycation
The Steel City serves up a lot of options for fun and adventure close to home. I grew up in...
RECALL ALERT: Frito-Lay Jalapeño Chips May Contain Salmonella
Heads up, parents: If you’ve stocked the pantry with Frito-Lay’s potato chips recently, you may want to take a second...
How Single Moms Can Nurture New Relationships, But Still Keep the Kids First
You’re divorced from your kids’ father and in a new relationship. You want this one to work out. You want...
Kristen Bell: ‘I Don’t Care Where I’m Breastfeeding’
Actress Kristen Bell has a candid take on breastfeeding in public. “It’s boobs. It’s another part of your body that...
Breastfeeding Mom Felt ‘Harassed’ After She Was Told to ‘Cover Up’ at Public Pool
A South Dakota mom said she was told to “cover up” while breastfeeding her infant at a public pool April...
Mark Your Calendars, Parents! Disney Announces ‘Frozen 2’ Release Date
The highly-anticipated sequel will hit movie theaters in 2019. We have some important news to share (DRUMROLL, PLEASE!) … “Frozen...
Nick and Vanessa Lachey Discuss ‘All Hands on Deck’ Parenting Style
Despite their celebrity status, Nick and Vanessa Lachey are a lot like us when it comes to parenting their three...
Flight Attendant Was ‘Hero of the Day’ When She Did This to Help Calm a Baby
Those flying with little ones know it well — the moment when the baby wakes up and is not at...
Mom Develops App to Help Prevent Hot Car Deaths
Florida mom Eryn Vargo decided to create Baby OK, an app that serves as an “accountability partner for the hectic...
RECALL ALERT: Osprey Child Backpack Carriers Pose Fall Hazard
CORTEZ, Colo. — More than 87,000 child backpack carriers are being recalled after two children suffered injuries from falling out of...
‘Superhero’ Godmother Is Perfect Donor for 8-Month-Old in Need of Life-Saving Organ Transplant
Eight-month-old Finn O’Sullivan was in dire need of an organ transplant to save his life, but after several failed matches the...
Record-Setting Baby Boy Weighs in at Nearly 14 Pounds
Valentino Francisco Corsetti is just a few days old and he’s already breaking records. The newborn is one of the...
The Special Needs Child Care Guide: The Cost of Care
As parents of children with special needs work to find with the best way to provide the care required, many...
The Special Needs Child Care Guide: Interview Questions
Whatever child care option you decide on, an interview with the prospective special needs child care provider is essential. The basic...
The Special Needs Child Care Guide: Quality Care and Your Special Needs Caregiver
The hard work is done. You have narrowed down your options, crunched the numbers, interviewed your candidates and settled on...
Special needs care for adult children: Your care options
As they reach adulthood, young people with disabilities also reach a crossroads in care. As children, they may have relied...
Special Needs Care for Adult Children: Cost of Care
In the last chapter, we outlined types of care options available to adults with disabilities. These types of care can...