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Kids health & safety
Eating disorders in children: Early warning signs to look out for
Eating disorders don't happen overnight. They typically progress slowly. Experts explain what signs to look for and what to do...
How to help kids grieve loss and find joy in an unusual holiday season
This year has been defined by a pervasive sense of loss due to COVID. Events and vacations were cancelled. Schools...
Schools are struggling to stay open as COVID cases are higher than ever
Schools face an uphill battle keeping classrooms open amid a surge in COVID-19 cases, and parents are feeling the strain.
Here’s how the 2020-2021 school year is going so far, according to 12 parents
For many parents, summer 2020 was spent agonizing over whether or not to send kids back to school. Because of...
COVID and breastfeeding: What you need to know about nursing during the pandemic
Experts weigh in on the most frequently asked questions about COVID and breastfeeding.
What every breastfeeding mom should know about using marijuana, edibles and CBD
Now that marijuana is legal for medicinal and/or recreational purposes in more than half the country — and the stigma...
Experts say kids are getting too much screen time — but parents are refusing to be shamed
It’s not an easy time to be a parent. Since the spring of last year, many families have juggled the...
Why some girls wear ‘boy clothes’ — and why parents shouldn’t worry
Experts say girls who dress 'like boys' (or vice versa) are simply exploring gender expression in a perfectly normal, healthy...
When to start tummy time with babies — and how to do it
Putting babies on their tummy for a few minutes each day will help them strengthen muscles and eventually crawl. Here's...
Baby scooting instead of crawling: Is this normal?
Yes, scooting on their bum instead of crawling on all fours is a common way some babies get moving. Here's...
COVID and the 2021 holidays: How to stay safe if you’re gathering to celebrate
Experts offer guidelines for making safer holiday plans for your family during the ongoing COVID pandemic and the arrival of...
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What families and caregivers need to know
We’re currently facing a novel coronavirus pandemic that’s continuing to rapidly spread across the U.S. and the world. As of...
Low-income families face extra challenges getting COVID vaccines for kids
COVID vaccines in the U.S. are available for everyone ages 5 and up, but vaccine inequity may impact who can...
The 6 most common ways kids get injured — and how to prevent them
Getting hurt is part of being a kid — and we all want to stick to minor bumps and bruises...
Interactive COVID risk map gauges likelihood of exposure based on location and event size
This real-time, COVID-19 risk assessment tool, created by researchers at Georgia Tech University, can take some of the guesswork out...
How school’s going: 9 parents share how they’re coping amid COVID disruptions so far
Now that in-person school's been back in session for awhile, parents share how they’re coping with school quarantines, missed work...
Majority of parents plan to get kids ages 5-11 vaccinated against COVID-19, survey finds
The wait for COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 may be over soon, and parents are sharing their excitement and...
How to get kids to leave when they’re having fun (without a meltdown)
Can’t handle one more playground tantrum? Experts give advice for getting little ones to leave without tears or a meltdown.
6 Baby’s Closet Essentials
Hardly anything in life beats the excitement of getting ready to give birth and welcome a new member into your...
14 things to do with pumpkin seeds
After you carve a pumpkin into a jack-o’-lantern, you’re left with a bunch of gooey innards and piles of pumpkin...
How to Create a Dessert Table for Your Child’s Birthday
One of my favorite things to do for my daughter’s birthday parties and her friends parties is to create a...
Toddler Cough: Cold or Croup?
Dealing with illnesses is probably not your favorite part of being a parent. You want to take good care of...
Pool Safety for Kids
Fun summer memories are often filled with days swimming in pools, but those long, lazy days mean parents have to ramp...
11 Co-Parenting Ground Rules
It’s that time of the week again. You’re dropping your kids off at your ex’s with great intentions about giving...
10 Ways Parents Can Find Alone Time
The kids are whining, the dog is barking and someone just spilled milk on the rug. Sounds romantic, doesn’t it?...
5 Signs You’re a High-Pressure Parent
Our current culture is all about immediacy: we text, Tweet, post on Facebook. We know everything that everyone else has...
The 10 best postpartum belly wraps for new moms
From postpartum wraps to belly bands, these postpartum helpers can provide much-needed core support to new moms. Here's a rundown...
5 things stressing kids out this school year and how you can help
Educational psychologist Michele Borba shares the top stressors affecting K-12 kids, all over the globe, this school year — and...
5 health benefits of kids playing outside
From team sports to a friendly neighborhood game of tag, there are many benefits that come from kids playing outside. However,...
COVID vaccines for kids ages 5-11 are coming: Here’s what we know so far
For parents and caregivers looking for information on COVID vaccines for kids, here’s the latest from officials.
The 6 food groups every kid should know
Here's a handy reference list of the food groups for kids, along with examples of the types of foods that...
8 movement activities for kids
Squirmy kids need to move their bodies to expend excess energy. Help children get out the wiggles with these movement...
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...
Baby hiccups: What’s normal?
Baby hiccups can be cute — for about 30 seconds. But once those hiccups keep coming and coming with no...
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.
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...
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...
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...
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....