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A young girl picking her nose with her mother in the backgroun looking grossed out.

Why do kids eat boogers? How to stop this nasty behavior

Why do kids eat boogers? How to stop this nasty behavior

Are you sick of catching your child picking their nose? Here's what to do if your kid keeps eating their boogers.
Woman standing with a coffee while her electric car charges

Why you shouldn’t buy an electric vehicle for your family road trip

Why you shouldn’t buy an electric vehicle for your family road trip

Here's why an electric vehicle may not be the best choice if your family loves road tripping.
Rainbow flag for Pride Month

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

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

This is how to talk to your kids about LGBTQ identity.
A baby's first birthday cake

Need 1st birthday party ideas? These tips and tricks will help you throw a fantastic, stress-free event

Need 1st birthday party ideas? These tips and tricks will help you throw a fantastic, stress-free event

Don’t stress the planning of your baby's first birthday. We’re here to help ease the worry around your precious one’s big day.
A mother reading her young child a bedtime story

13 amazing books that celebrate Black culture to add to your kid’s library this Juneteenth

13 amazing books that celebrate Black culture to add to your kid’s library this Juneteenth

A well-versed library should have a mix of books that reflects how versatile Black culture can be. We've provided a short list of titles for all ages.
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The best Juneteenth books middle schoolers will want to read

The best Juneteenth books middle schoolers will want to read

These are the best Juneteenth books for tweens that they will want to read.
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5 best movies on Disney+ Dad will want to stream on Father’s Day

5 best movies on Disney+ Dad will want to stream on Father’s Day

There are a lot of movies dads will like on Disney+. Here are five marvelous movies to stream with Dad on Father's Day.
Teenagers on screens

How much screen time is too much for teenagers? You might be surprised

How much screen time is too much for teenagers? You might be surprised

How much screen time is too much for teens? Average screen time for teens explained.
A child holding up a whiteboard that says, "Hello, my pronouns are"

Expert advice: Gender identity terms, explained in a way a grade-schooler can understand

Expert advice: Gender identity terms, explained in a way a grade-schooler can understand

Gender identity definitions can be confusing for kids. Experts offer their best advice for discussing gender with your child.
Juneteenth sign in red, black, and green

What is Juneteenth? How to talk to kids about this important holiday

What is Juneteenth? How to talk to kids about this important holiday

What is Juneteenth? This is what to say to your kids when they ask about Juneteenth and how you can start the conversation with them.
Little girl and her dad celebrating

4 amazing Father’s Day activities every dad will want to do

4 amazing Father’s Day activities every dad will want to do

There are a lot of cool Father's Day activities that can be a lot of fun for the whole family or just one-on-one with dad for teens and grown kids.
Pregnant woman relaxing on a couch with her laptop

8 best podcasts for new moms who have dozens of questions

8 best podcasts for new moms who have dozens of questions

These are the 8 best podcasts for new moms to listen to. Check out these great programs that cover all topics from pregnancy to parenting.
Five kids reading on a bench outside

4 best Juneteenth picture books to teach kids about the holiday

4 best Juneteenth picture books to teach kids about the holiday

We list the best Juneteenth picture books that can teach kids about the holiday.
Parents talking to teenager

4 best ways to show your LGBTQ teen you support them, according to the experts

4 best ways to show your LGBTQ teen you support them, according to the experts

We discuss ways to show your LGBTQ teen that you support them.
Parents watching TV with their teen daughter

4 great Netflix movies to stream with your teen this Juneteenth

4 great Netflix movies to stream with your teen this Juneteenth

Looking for movies to watch on Juneteenth? Netflix has great options.
A glass of chocolate milk with a straw

When can babies have chocolate milk? This is when it’s safe to let your child indulge

When can babies have chocolate milk? This is when it’s safe to let your child indulge

Is chocolate milk safe for babies? We discuss when you can serve this treat to your little one and which kind is best for them.
Sad teen sitting by a window

Is ‘uninvolved parenting’ actually neglect? We ask the experts

Is ‘uninvolved parenting’ actually neglect? We ask the experts

Uninvolved parenting is a parenting style that may or may not be for you.
Parent scolding teen about electronic device

Does growing up with strict parents damage kids? Experts weigh in

Does growing up with strict parents damage kids? Experts weigh in

Learn the lasting effects of growing up with strict parents. When is it detrimental vs. helpful?
Mother kissing her baby

Can you take NyQuil while breastfeeding? What you need to know

Can you take NyQuil while breastfeeding? What you need to know

NyQuil products are popular remedies, but are they safe while breastfeeding? Our guide lists the pros and cons for you and your baby.
Teen sleeping with pizza on bed

10 obnoxious teen habits every parent recognizes (but wishes they didn’t)

10 obnoxious teen habits every parent recognizes (but wishes they didn’t)

These 10 common and annoying teen habits will have you groaning in recognition.
Two toddlers playing with toys on a table

How to know if your child is ready for preschool: Use this checklist

How to know if your child is ready for preschool: Use this checklist

Use our readiness checklist to determine if your child is ready for preschool.
Little child whining

4 ingenious ways to get your toddler to stop whining (without bribes)

4 ingenious ways to get your toddler to stop whining (without bribes)

Does your toddler whine nonstop? Here's how to stop this annoying behavior.
Parents holding hands with daughter and son follows behind

5 genius house rules for teenagers you’ll wish you’d adopted yesterday

5 genius house rules for teenagers you’ll wish you’d adopted yesterday

Take some of the guesswork out of parenting teens by enforcing these five house rules for teenagers.
Newborn bundled up

5 bizarre baby behaviors that are actually totally normal

5 bizarre baby behaviors that are actually totally normal

Why your baby constantly kicks their legs and arms, and whether the behavior should concern you. And other bizarre behaviors to be aware of.
Infant boy sleeping on bed

These 4 pre-nap routines will help your child sleep peacefully

These 4 pre-nap routines will help your child sleep peacefully

Getting kids to nap during the infant and toddler years will help maintain everyone’s sanity. We list four great pre-nap routines for them.
Teens doing homework

7 vital test-taking strategies your teen needs to learn before taking the SAT

7 vital test-taking strategies your teen needs to learn before taking the SAT

Don't let your kid fall behind: Learn the test-taking strategies your teen needs right now.
Child wearing baby shoes outside

When should babies start wearing shoes?

When should babies start wearing shoes?

When should your baby start wearing shoes? We share all the baby-footwear facts and offer helpful shopping tips and tricks.
Child chewing on his shirt collar

How to stop your child from chewing on their clothes

How to stop your child from chewing on their clothes

Babies and children chew on their clothing for different reasons. Learn why and how to get them to stop.
mother with newborn

Should you wear a postpartum belt after your c-section?

Should you wear a postpartum belt after your c-section?

When is the right time to wear a postpartum belt after your c-section? We discuss.
Family coloring together

How to teach your 5-year-old the proper way to hold a pencil

How to teach your 5-year-old the proper way to hold a pencil

What you need to know about the proper way to hold a pencil for kids.
Parent working while child jumps on couch beside her.

Experts say this is how to discipline a kid who doesn’t care about consequences

Experts say this is how to discipline a kid who doesn’t care about consequences

Does your child just not care about consequences? There are still ways to get your point across.
Mom breastfeeding and manual breast pump on the table

What you need to know about manual breast pumps before you buy

What you need to know about manual breast pumps before you buy

We show moms all they need to know about using a manual breast pump.
Mom with child in a baby sling

How to make a baby carrier out of a sheet

How to make a baby carrier out of a sheet

Need to make a baby carrier in a pinch? We'll show you how to make one using nothing but a sheet.
baby-listening-to-music-on-headphones

20 musical baby names that will make your heart sing

20 musical baby names that will make your heart sing

Musical baby names are so perfect for music lovers.
Teen studying

These are the study skills your teen needs to master now to be ready for college

These are the study skills your teen needs to master now to be ready for college

Learn the study skills your teen needs to master now to be ready for college in the future.
A baby sleeping in a bassinet

5 things you can do to turn your little one into a self-soothing baby

5 things you can do to turn your little one into a self-soothing baby

You can teach your baby to self-soothe and save you both some misery.
Teen vaping outside

How you should discipline a teen for vaping

How you should discipline a teen for vaping

You've caught your teen vaping. We’re not here to tell you how to parent, but we do have some words of advice that might help
Kids having fun at a bowling alley party

How to throw the perfect kids’ bowling birthday party

How to throw the perfect kids’ bowling birthday party

Bowling birthday parties can be fun for kids of all ages — Here's what you need to know.
Parents with a child carrying a bag

The 6 items all parents should have in a baby hygiene kit

The 6 items all parents should have in a baby hygiene kit

During your baby’s first few years, they’ll need help with basic hygiene. It's much easier when you have a handy hygiene kit with the right tools.
A yawning baby

Baby won’t stop yawning? This adorable behavior may actually be worrisome

Baby won’t stop yawning? This adorable behavior may actually be worrisome

If your baby won't stop yawning, it could be a sign of something worrisome.
Young kid watering the garden outdoors

10 outdoor chores that teach school-age kids responsibility

10 outdoor chores that teach school-age kids responsibility

Chores help kids gain a sense of responsibility. They can do these 10 outdoor jobs safely.
Baby sleeping on their back

Natural remedies to help your child sleep through the night

Natural remedies to help your child sleep through the night

Is your child not sleeping well? Here are some natural remedies to help them fall asleep.
A teenager smiling while at work at a register in a grocery store

Tired of being a human ATM? How to help your teen get a job this summer

Tired of being a human ATM? How to help your teen get a job this summer

Learn how to help your kid get a job as a teenager and keep a little cash in your wallet for yourself.
Mother and daughter hugging near car

5 amazing grad gifts your college-bound teen will actually use

5 amazing grad gifts your college-bound teen will actually use

Celebrate your teen with these grad gifts that prove useful in college and beyond.
A baby wearing a bib.

Waterproof bibs may not be your best choice – here’s why

Waterproof bibs may not be your best choice – here’s why

Waterproof bibs sound like a great idea, but they may not be. Here's why.
Baby holding pacifier

The best and safest pacifiers for babies and toddlers

The best and safest pacifiers for babies and toddlers

If you choose to give your baby a pacifier, what kind should you use? We did some digging to find a few great options for you and highlighted them here.
Smiling child with birthday cake

How to host an 8-year-old’s birthday party on a budget

How to host an 8-year-old’s birthday party on a budget

Throw your child a wonderful 8th birthday party while being affordable, easy, and manageable. Both of you will be happy with our tips.
Two girls wearing Mickey ears holding suckers.

Your kids won’t even miss Disney if you try these incredible staycation ideas

Your kids won’t even miss Disney if you try these incredible staycation ideas

The best staycation ideas for parents who don't have the budget or desire to travel this summer.
Makeup influencer

Are influencers having a positive or negative effect on teenagers?

Are influencers having a positive or negative effect on teenagers?

Experts weigh in on whether or not influencers have a positive or negative influence on teens.
A computer monitor displaying the FortNite logo

Should you let kids play Fortnite? Experts warn you to consider these factors

Should you let kids play Fortnite? Experts warn you to consider these factors

What age is best to let kids play Fortnite? Find out when to allow your child to play Fortnite.