Banana-Berry Overnight Oats
You might’ve already picked up on this, but “Overnight Oats” are making a serious comeback in the world of breakfast...
Kids health & safety
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Energy Bites
Servings: 20-24 energy bites Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes Ingredients 1 cup Old Fashioned Quaker®Oats1/4...
Top 10: Chinese American Children’s Books (ages 2-14)
This blog post originally appeared in the Pragmatic Mom Blog (Best Chinese American Books for Kids) and later posted to the MomsRising...
This Is How NOT to Demo a Car Seat (Hint: It Involves Using a Real Toddler)
This reporter may think twice before using this kid in a live demo again. Last Thursday, Philadelphia’s Fox 29 news station...
Things I wish my employer knew about maternity leave
By To-wen Tseng With a newborn, the days are long but the years are short. My baby turned ten weeks this...
Are you prepared? What to expect for first-time parents
We’re with you, first-time parents: If the prospect of your child’s arrival prompts as much anxiety as excitement, you are...
How to make a family calendar to keep everyone on track
This DIY calendar takes the term “family planning” to a different level! Check out this step-by-step tutorial for a making a family...
8 ways to prepare for cold and flu season
Cold and flu season may bring body aches and fever, but there are precautions you can take to keep illness...
“Sit With Us” App: 16-Year-Old Bullying Victim Turns Experiences Into a Way to Help Others
Recently, I listened to an NPR story about a 16-year-old named Natalie Hampton who had experienced very serious bullying and ostracism in school....
Nearly 40,000 kids in the US have lost at least one parent to COVID-19, say researchers
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, hundreds of thousands of families have mourned the loss of loved ones. Now,...
6 Ways to Get Child Care Job Experience
Care.com is a great way to find a job as a nanny, babysitter or day care worker, but what if...
How to Get Nanny Training
Being a nanny isn’t a simple job watching kids — it’s a professional career that should be taken seriously. Nannies...
Is Your Child Ready to Babysit?
It’s a rite of passage when your children get to be old enough to take care of another child. But...
How to Hire a Nanny for Twins
Finding a nanny, babysitter or other child care provider can be a bit different for families with twins or multiples....
Can You Ask Your Nanny to Cook?
“My son loves his babysitter!” says Rebecca W. from Scottsdale, Arizona. “She only cooks his food, nothing for the family as...
4 Quick Breakfasts for Kids On-the-Go
Mornings are hard enough: Throwing the alarm clock across the room, getting out of bed, putting on (somewhat clean) clothes...
How to Organize Your Fridge to Make Fast School Lunches
Whether you’re a parent or nanny of one or twenty, making a kids’ school lunch is often time-consuming — and one.more.thing.you.have.to.do....
How to tell kids about divorce in the most loving, compassionate way
It’s probably the most painful conversation you will ever have as a parent: breaking the news to your kid(s) that...
Would You Tell Your Daughter Her Father Was a Drug Addict? One Mom’s Story
It started with little things. Most of our spoons went missing when I came back from a long trip. Money...
16 Top Kid-Friendly Restaurants
Finding kid-friendly restaurants may seem easy, but what if you’re hoping for a place that the whole family will enjoy?...
5 Milk Alternatives Your Kids Will Enjoy
When your child gets a diagnosis of lactose intolerance, it can be scary. After all, dairy is an important part...
Make Homemade Play Dough Your Kids Will Love!
Are you interested in making your own homemade play dough? It’s a great way to have some fun with your...
Tips for Raising a Child with Food Allergies
Having a child with food allergies is a scary, often overwhelming experience, especially when those allergies are life-threatening. It can...
10 Easy Crock Pot “Dump Dinners” the Whole Family Will Love
There’s nothing worse than a crock-pot recipe that requires searing and a whole lot of prep work before you even...
10 Recipes to Please the Pickiest Eaters
Every night, you make two meals: one for the grownups and one for the picky eaters. If it’s not chicken...
5 Best and Worst Buys at Trader Joe’s
With offbeat items like coconut chips, soy chorizo, and seaweed snacks, Trader Joe’s has grown from a small grocery store...
8 Easy Kid Breakfasts Prepared the Night Before
Mornings before school can get pretty hectic. In between getting dressed, making sure school items and lunches are packed and...
14 lunch ideas for kids
We’re always trying to learn new ways to help keep our children healthy, strong and prepared to face the day....
28 Healthy Dinner Recipes for Kids
Getting your children to eat isn’t a problem — getting them to eat foods that are healthy is the hard part. “One...
7 Quick, Easy Side Dishes Kids and Their Grown-Ups Will Crave
Is there a parent or caregiver on the planet who can easily get a healthy, delicious dinner into her kids...
9 Quick Weeknight Meals
It’s the end of a busy Thursday and everyone is starving. Getting dinner on the table — fast — can seem...
Healthy Dinner Ideas Kids Will Actually Eat
Meal planning, although not always easy when families have busy schedules, is essential when trying to eat healthfully. You need...
7 Quick and Easy Desserts to Satisfy a Sweet Tooth
Dinner has been served, the dishes are done and now the kids — and, let’s face it, you too —...
8 Easy No-Bake Desserts Kids Can Help With
There are days when a piece of fruit for dessert just isn’t going to cut it. When you have a...
8 Easy Snack Recipes That Will Last All Week
We all know it’s essential for kids to eat three nutritious meals per day, but it’s easy to overlook the...
Reusable Snack Bags for Kids: What to Look For and Which Ones to Try
You may have been thinking about making your home plastic-free for a while now, but making the big move to...
30 Easy Birthday Cake Ideas for Kids
No matter what kind of birthday party you’re throwing, there’s a cake to go with it. Your kids will also...
30 Gluten-Free Recipes for Kids to Make
Cooking gluten free is difficult enough on its own. So what happens when your child wants to cook up their...
Lactose Intolerance in Children: How To Help Your Child Feel Better
Pizza, ice cream, grilled cheese — lots of kids’ favorite foods contain dairy. But what do you do if your...
Your Gluten-Free Shopping List: How to Jumpstart Your New Lifestyle
Did you ever have that dream about wandering the halls of your high school and having no idea where your...