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Rainbow flag for Pride Month

A simple guide for talking with your grade schooler about LGBTQ+ identity

Learn how to talk to your kids about LGBTQ+ with these helpful suggestions and resources.
Baby in a highchair at the table eating

Is your baby not eating solid foods? Here’s what could be going on

Pregnant woman drinking juice.

How to tell if excessive thirst during pregnancy is normal or cause for concern

A toddler sleeping in the bed.

Why do toddlers cry in their sleep and how can you help them?

Stuttering boy and speech therapist doing exercises. Boy and young woman teacher during private home lesson. Shot of a speech therapist and a little boy

Five exercises experts swear by to help with speech delays in toddlers

A mother taking her baby's hands out of their mouth

Baby sucking on their hand? You’ll be surprised what’s behind this behavior

A newborn baby in their bassinet.

You won’t believe what the most popular nicknames for baby boys are

A dad reading to baby in mom's belly

5 best books for expecting dads that every first-time father should read

Brushing a toddler's hair

Is your toddler’s hair growing slowly? Here are some tips to promote hair growth

Family outside biking together

Considerations for mountain bike rides with kids – read this before you hit the trails

A mother changing a baby on a bed.

Your baby fell off the bed! Do these things immediately to ensure proper care for your child

Pregnant mom holding belly

Are you feeling your baby’s movement in your lower abdomen? Here’s what might be happening

Baby sleeping in a bed with their mouth open

Does your baby sleep with their mouth open? What to know about mouth breathing in babies

Everything parents should do if their baby sleeps with their mouth open. Mouth breathing in babies can be a red flag.
Surprised baby girl

The most popular baby girl nicknames that are so cute and unique they might surprise you

Popular baby girl nicknames from traditional to funny to try on your little sweetheart.
Toddler girl sleeping with plush bear

What to do when your toddler is coughing in their sleep and won’t stop

Here are remedies to try, as well as red flags to watch out for when your toddler is coughing in their sleep.
Father talking to his infant child

When do babies start talking? Should you be concerned if yours isn’t?

Find out when babies start talking and what you should do if yours isn't.
Mom encouraging baby to crawl

Are you a helicopter mom? Here’s how to tell and what to do about it

Are you a helicopter mom or paren? Here's how to tell and what you can do to avoid this happening to you.
Upset girl toddler

Are the terrible twos really that terrible?

You've heard the stories about the terrible twos. Are two-year-olds that horrible and where did the bad rap come from?
Newspaper advertising summer jobs for teens

Why your teen should get a summer job right now

We give you good reasons why your teen should get a summer job and list of ideas for them.
Teen trying on period underwear

Is period underwear right for your tween or teen?

Period underwear for teens is new, but is it better than traditional pads and tampons?
Toddler standing against a growth chart on wall

What age do boys stop growing?

How old boys are when they stop growing is affected by a few factors, but growth typically stops between the ages of 16 and 18.
A couple holding a gender reveal balloon

Can these methods really help predict your baby’s gender? Get the scoop here

Can these gender reveal methods really predict the gender of your baby? Here's what to know about them.
A father putting sunscreen on his young child.

Try these sunburn remedies for kids when things get too hot

If the sunscreen didn't do all it could and your child comes home looking like a tomato, here's are the sunburn remedies to know.
A mother singing to her little baby

Advice for new parents that they’ll want to hear

There's advice for new parents that's more welcome than others. If you want to be supportive but not overstep boundaries, stick to these topics.
A woman smiling into the camera

A missed period doesn’t automatically mean you’re pregnant, but here’s what could be going on

Have a missed period but not pregnant? Before you panic and do the math, see if any of these other reasons could be the cause for your irregular flow.
Pregnant woman packing a hospital bag

Hospital bag checklist: What to pack for your labor and delivery stay

Here's everything you need to pack for your labor and delivery hospital stay.
Toddler with stuffed bear on potty training seat

What is elimination communication, and does it work for potty training?

Find out what the elimination communication potty training method is and if it will work for your toddler.
A baby awake in their crib in a sleep sack.

What is the Ferber Method, and is sleep training safe for my baby?

What is the Ferber Method of sleep training and is it safe? We'll tell you all you need to know.
Newborn smiling while asleep

When do babies smile and laugh? Social cue timelines, explained

When do babies smile? When do babies laugh? Here's what to know about a child's early social development, including when to ask for help.
A dad holding a child who is crying

3-year-olds: Why threenagers are a breed

There are reasons why your 3-year-old has turned into a sassy three-nager. Here’s what’s going on and what you can do about it.
Permissive parenting checked off on a parenting style checklist

What is permissive parenting and is it a recipe for disaster?

Permissive parenting has been a hot button topic. What is permissive parenting and does being one make you a bad parent?
teenagers getting twisted over tongue twisters

There are actually some helpful benefits of tongue twisters for kids

Tongue twisters are always fun and kids love them, but did you know tongue twisters are a useful learning tool?
Montessori shelf playroom

Bring imagination back into your kid’s playroom with these ingenious DIY ideas

Try out these incredible DIY playroom ideas that not only make the space look nice but add more room for imaginative play and learning.
Frustrated mom homeschooling her children

Thinking about homeschooling your child? Here’s why it’s a bad idea

If you're thinking about homeschooling your child, here are the reasons not to homeschool.
Parent hugging her child

Have a 5-year-old? Then you may need help dealing with those big emotions

If you've been around 5-year-olds, you know their emotions constantly run on all cylinders. Approach those feelings in a safe way for your child.
Adorable kitten sleeping on a bed

The best small pets for kids (that they can actually handle)

Pets are great for children and a wonderful addition to the family. Here are the best small pets for kids to make your newest addition.
Family out for a bike ride in the woods

Family fun: Your kids will love these springtime activities

Spring is here and even if school breaks are over, weekends are made for these family fun spring activities.
Group of kids around laptops

See your child pecking at the keyboard? Try these typing games for kids to build this important skill

If your child is doing the chicken pecking dance at the keyboard, there are typing games for kids to increase their speed, accuracy, and confidence.
A mother applying cream to her child while they both are in bed

What does the chickenpox look like? Here’s how to know you’re about to be in for an itchy time

What does chickenpox look like so you know how to take care of it? Here's the rundown if it's been a minute since you've dealt with this type of pox.
Getting ready for an outside birthday party

What is the most common birthday month? The holidays play a key factor

The most common birthday dates that will keep you baking treats and running from party to party is at the start of the school year for a reason.
Grandpa and grandson laughing at a knock-knock joke

Tickle the funny bone with these kids’ knock-knock jokes

Kids' knock-knock jokes still get a laugh. Here are the top ones to make your kiddos giggle.
Boy making a sandcastle at the beach

How to create easy sandcastles any child can master

Want to make sandcastles with the kids this summer? Here are some easy sandcastles the kids will have fun creating.
Giving toddler medicine

How to get your toddler to take medicine – try this simple hack

This hack will help parents to get their toddlers to take medicine. Try it, it's pretty simple.
A crib with nursery decor hanging above it

If you love Disney, these are the motivational quotes to complete your nursery decor

Disney-loving families will find the perfect motivational quotes for kids to help keep their focus on the positive, while leaning on the quotes as room decor.
A child's room that's a bit messy with toys and items all over

Need to clean out the playroom? This is where you should donate toys

Your child's room fills up quickly with all those gifting occasions. To answer the question of where the toy donations near me are, think locally.
Smiling girl with chemistry set

Funny science jokes kids will love – and you might just enjoy them, too!

Science jokes for kids are a great way to get children giggling and interested in the subject.
Toddler refusing to eat healthy lunch/snack of fruit and drink her milk

Almost half of kids ages 1 to 5 don’t eat a daily veggie (and one-third don’t eat fruit)

A study has shown that almost 50% of kids between the ages of 1 and 5 aren't eating vegetables daily.
A family watches TV on a couch

Your favorite childhood movies will be your kid’s favorite, too

These are childhood movies to watch with your little human to show them the value of family and friendship and that kindness is always the right choice.
Mother laughing with her young daughter

Gentle parenting: Does it really work? You’ll want to read this first

What is gentle parenting, and is it the right parenting style for your family? It's a personal decision, but we have information to help.
Kindergarten boy watering plants in the garden

The best chores for kindergartners: Teach responsibility in an age-appropriate way

Are kindergarteners too young for chores? No. Here are the top chores for kindergarteners that help teach responsibility.