How Child Care Could Swing the Election
This has truly been an election season unlike any we’ve seen before. In so many ways, the Democratic and Republican...
Kids health & safety
How Motherhood Almost Destroyed My Marriage
“I can certainly tell Daddy dressed you today,” the mother said to her toddler with disgust as she performed a...
How Can You Keep Baby Safe?
When my boys were babies, I worried about them so much. Ok, truth be told, I still do! Even when...
Does My 4-Year-Old Have Enough Friends?
I’m a little concerned that my 4-year-old doesn’t have enough friends. I’m also aware that I’m being a lunatic. My...
How To Help A Child Cope With Scary Bedtime Stories
I finally let my daughter have a sleepover with her friend last week, and she came home and wouldn’t sleep....
A Commentary on the Panic of American Parenthood
In a recent op ed piece in The New York Times called The Panic of American Parenthood by Pamela...
How Can I Avoid Nursing My Baby to Sleep?
When my sons were born, I have to admit I would have done just about anything to get them...
Study: Sleep Plays a Huge Role in Preventing Childhood Obesity
We all feel better after a good night’s rest, but sleep is so crucial for our children that they can...
Two Spoons Are Better Than One
Did you know that people commonly advise moms of twins to save time by using one utensil to feed...
How to Make Homemade Finger Paints
Do your kids love finger paints as much as mine do? It’s a fun, easy activity we all enjoy on...
3 Modern Takes on Classic Oatmeal Recipes
Total cooking confession: I love oatmeal products. I have eaten oatmeal every work day – for the past ten (or...
Recreational Water Illnesses: Symptoms, Precautions & Prevention
The outset of the summer months leads to higher usage levels of beaches, rivers and swimming pools. This also makes...
How to activate almonds
My house is full of almonds. I love to snack on them, cook with themand rub them on my body (almond...
The 7 Most Awkward Scenarios to Expect at Your Next Family Holiday Party — and How to Handle Them
Ah, the holidays. A time for twinkling lights, roaring fires, and of course — family. And what would quality family...
How Parents Can Avoid Mood Matching
by Erin Leyba, LCSW, PhD A man wakes up happy. His son bounds down the stairs hollering and monkeying around. He wakes...
Caregiver Testimonials: Meg W.
Meg is a caregiver currently living in Los Angeles, pursuing her primary passion as a traveling dancer. She uses Care.com to...
Easy, Healthy Holiday Side Dish: Brussels Sprouts with Grapes & Walnuts
Side dishes don’t often get the the attention they deserve during the holidays. Personally, I love side dishes and often...
Research Shows Childhood Autism Linked to Vitamin D Deficiency During Pregnancy
A new study shows that low levels of vitamin D in pregnant women play a crucial role in determining whether...
Edible Homemade Playdough
I absolutely LOVE all things fall. I love scarves, colder temperatures, warm sweaters and all things PUMPKIN. One of my favorite things about...
Our 4-Year-Olds Are Watching…and They’re Picking up on Our Biases
While most parents watch what they say around kids, it turns out that our nonverbal signals are just as powerful...
How To Get Rid Of Acne In Adults
Something has been happening to me and I can’t figure out how to get it under control. I am breaking...
Experts: ‘Want to Prevent Your Kids From Getting Peanut Allergies? Feed ‘Em Peanuts.’
Want to win the battle on peanut allergies? Experts now say that feeding your child peanuts as early as infancy...
Want a New You in the New Year? Here’s Where You’re Most Likely to Make That Happen in 2017
Believe it or not, but 2017 is FINALLY. HERE. And with it comes another chance to wipe that proverbial slate...
The Disadvantages Our Kids Face in Preschool Predict Their Future Struggles, Study Shows
Disadvantages children face when they’re just 3 years old can accurately predict the types of problems they’ll face as adults,...
How the benefits of vaccines really compare to the risks
Few big choices come easy in parenting. What baby food to get, diapers to use or books to read can...
White Girl Raises $14,500 for Tuition on GoFundMe After Parents Cut Her Off For Dating A Black Boy
Well, it’s Friday the 13th friends, so naturally, the news today is a little effed up. Cue the story of...
Did You Ever Buy Milk in the Past 14 Years? You May Be Eligible for a $70 Refund
Fifteen states — and D.C. — were included in a $52 million settlement. A 1980s dairy campaign told us, “Milk, it...
Children Are More Likely to Pack on Pounds When Parents See Them as Overweight
It turns out that whether your child is overweight or not has less to do with their actual weight gain,...
Parenting Tech at CES: Wearable Breast Pump Allows Nursing Moms to Pump on the Go
Last week, tech companies from across the country — and the world — descended on Las Vegas to show off...
RECALL ALERT: Original Animal Crackers Brand May Contain Undeclared Milk Ingredient
Any animal cracker lovers with milk allergies will have to be on high alert if they’ve picked up a box...
“Dads Who Play Barbie” Commercial May Be the Cutest Thing Ever
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGPbKS8XUMY Get ready for your heart to melt out of your body: Mattel just launched a new commercial that shines a much-deserved...
Burnt Toast, Potatoes Could Cause Cancer — Here’s How to Protect Yourself
We’ve all burned our toast and potatoes before – I know I have! But a new health campaign circulating throughout the...
Here’s Why Gender-Neutral Parenting Doesn’t Really Work
Debra Soh is a sex and gender researcher, and every time she gives a public talk, she gets the same...
Can You Believe These Babies Are Twins? Rare Biracial Sisters Born to Illinois Couple
Image via Facebook/Whitney Meyer Image via Facebook/Whitney Meyer A pair of twin sisters from Illinois are melting hearts across the world. But...
FDA: Homeopathic Teething Tablets Are Toxic
You may remember last year when the Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to parents about giving infants homeopathic...
Give Me Your Tired, Your Poor, Your Huddled Masses Yearning to Breathe Free
We were not welcome here. A group of deeply religious foreigners from a shunned faith, speaking with accents, seeking refuge in...
Chrissy Teigen Responds to Cruel Comments About IVF
In addition to being a famous model, chef and TV hostess, Chrissy Teigen is known for shutting down hateful comments...
Helping Your Toddler Adjust To A New Baby
Giving your child a sibling can be the greatest gift and the greatest curse. The rewards of having a baby...
RECALL ALERT: Home Depot Recalls Millions of Patio Chairs
Image via U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Have you purchased any patio furniture from Home Depot in the last 10...
10-Year-Old Invented Device That Could Save Babies in Hot Cars
A 10-year-old Texas boy was inspired to invent a device that could help children forgotten in hot cars from heat-related...