Skip to main content

Latest by Sarah Prager

Woman wearing compression socks

Why compression socks during pregnancy are a great idea (and the best ones to get)

Why compression socks during pregnancy are a great idea (and the best ones to get)

Compression socks for pregnancy provide comfort as long as you choose the right size and wear them correctly. Here are some of our favorites.
blond child playing fortnite

Is Fortnite good for kids? Experts definitely have opinions

Is Fortnite good for kids? Experts definitely have opinions

Is my child old enough to play Fortnite? Experts weigh in on if Fortnite is good for kids to play, and at what age is best to let them start.
Child chewing on his shirt collar

Is a 4-year-old chewing on a shirt symptomatic of something wrong? What you need to know

Is a 4-year-old chewing on a shirt symptomatic of something wrong? What you need to know

You may have noticed that your child is chewing on their clothes. We discuss it and how to fix it.
Two siblings lying on the floor watching tv together.

Are your kids watching TV too much? The screen time guide every parent needs

Are your kids watching TV too much? The screen time guide every parent needs

Are your kids watching TV too much? We'll help you keep an eye on screen time, so you'll know when to turn the TV off.
tattooed mom with baby

Can you get a tattoo while breastfeeding? What you need to know about getting inked up while nursing

Can you get a tattoo while breastfeeding? What you need to know about getting inked up while nursing

Can you get a tattoo while breastfeeding? Here's are the risks of tattooing while breastfeeding you need to consider before you decide.
Swaddled sleeping baby in a bed

How to dress a newborn for bed so they’ll be safe and comfy all night long

How to dress a newborn for bed so they’ll be safe and comfy all night long

Are you wondering how your newborn should be dressed for bed? We tell you the right way.
Three kids sitting and reading books

7 great kids’ books featuring LGBTQ+ characters to add to your child’s bookshelf

7 great kids’ books featuring LGBTQ+ characters to add to your child’s bookshelf

Millions of children have LGBTQ+ family members or are LGBTQ+ themselves. We list kids' picture books featuring LGBTQ+ characters.
baby girl in yellow sleeping

6 effective remedies for night terrors in toddlers you should try

6 effective remedies for night terrors in toddlers you should try

Here are 6 ways to help frightened children suffering with night terrors.
Kids using science kits

5 easy science lessons for kids any parent can teach in a pinch this summer

5 easy science lessons for kids any parent can teach in a pinch this summer

Try these science lessons if you have exhausted your science curriculum for the year.
Child playing with colored numbers

How to get your kid to like math in 3 easy steps (yes, it’s that easy)

How to get your kid to like math in 3 easy steps (yes, it’s that easy)

Teaching kids math? How to get them to like math instead of hate it in three easy steps.
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 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.
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.
A sleeping baby with their hand by their face.

Is your baby a mouth breather? Here’s what it means and when you should worry

Is your baby a mouth breather? Here’s what it means and when you should worry

Is your baby a mouth breather? What to know about mouth breathing in babies
angry-toddler-girl

Here comes the Hulk: 5 emotional signs of anger in a 2-year-old

Here comes the Hulk: 5 emotional signs of anger in a 2-year-old

Is your two-year-old displaying these five signs of anger? Here's what to do.
Toddler girl sleeping with plush bear

Solved: How to clear your toddler’s blocked nose at night so everyone sleeps

Solved: How to clear your toddler’s blocked nose at night so everyone sleeps

Cold season isn't going anywhere: How to deal with your toddler's blocked nose at night
tween-girl-texts-phone

Should I let my 10-year-old get a phone? You might be sorry later

Should I let my 10-year-old get a phone? You might be sorry later

What age should kids get their own phones? Should I let my kid get a phone?
Cooked salmon on a plate

Can pregnant women eat salmon? It depends on these factors

Can pregnant women eat salmon? It depends on these factors

Can you eat salmon while pregnant? Here's what you need to know.
Mother laughing with her young daughter

Is gentle parenting right for my family? 5 things to consider first

Is gentle parenting right for my family? 5 things to consider first

What is gentle parenting and is it the right parenting style for my family?
Upset teenage girl on cell phone

5 symptoms that prove your teen is probably addicted to social media

5 symptoms that prove your teen is probably addicted to social media

5 symptoms that prove your teen is probably addicted to social media
christmas pregnancy announcement baby bump

The best maternity winter coats you can get for less than $100

The best maternity winter coats you can get for less than $100

Keep warm during pregnancy with these well-priced maternity winter coats.
Young girl is screaming with fingers in her ears

Is your kid screaming for no reason? 4 ways you can deal with this behavior

Is your kid screaming for no reason? 4 ways you can deal with this behavior

Is your kid screaming for no reason? 4 ways you can deal with this behavior
Surprised baby girl

Concerned about your kid’s head shaking? Here’s what you need to know

Concerned about your kid’s head shaking? Here’s what you need to know

Concerned about your kid's head shaking? Here's what you need to know
best-baby-thermometers

3 things to do and 1 you absolutely should not to do when your baby has a fever

3 things to do and 1 you absolutely should not to do when your baby has a fever

What you should be doing when your baby has a fever
Teen vaping outside

Has your teen start vaping? 5 tips that will help get them to quit

Has your teen start vaping? 5 tips that will help get them to quit

Has your teen start vaping? 5 tips that will help get them to quit
Unhappy newborn crying

Is your baby throwing up? Your complete care guide to causes and treatment

Is your baby throwing up? Your complete care guide to causes and treatment

What to know about the causes and treatment for a baby vomiting
Teenager at home on social media

6 alarming ways social media may be causing your teen anxiety

6 alarming ways social media may be causing your teen anxiety

6 alarming ways social media may be causing your teen anxiety
toddler and mom talking

6 ways to build toddler language skills for kids who are struggling

6 ways to build toddler language skills for kids who are struggling

Here are 6 ways you can build your toddler's language skills.
Baby girl standing and waving in crib

Is your baby waking up too early? Here’s what you can do about it

Is your baby waking up too early? Here’s what you can do about it

Follow these tips if your baby is waking up way too early.
Child smiling and writing in a notebook

How to raise an independent child: Our best tips

How to raise an independent child: Our best tips

These tips will help you to raise a child who's independent.
annoying tween and dad

How to manage pre-teen behavior without totally losing your mind

How to manage pre-teen behavior without totally losing your mind

Try these tips for getting through the hell of pre-teen behavior.
toddler learning to count with an abacus

Want to sharpen your toddler’s fine motor skills? Try these simple activities

Want to sharpen your toddler’s fine motor skills? Try these simple activities

Try these easy activities to sharpen your toddler's fine motor skills.
Toddler eating

Do these four things immediately if your baby is choking

Do these four things immediately if your baby is choking

Here are 4 things to do right away if your baby is choking
A mother breastfeeding her baby

The 5 best breastfeeding positions for making mealtime comfy for mom and baby

The 5 best breastfeeding positions for making mealtime comfy for mom and baby

These are the top 5 breastfeeding positions that are easy on mom and baby.
Dad holding baby in nursery.

8 tips for new dads on what life with a newborn is really like

8 tips for new dads on what life with a newborn is really like

Here are 8 tips for new dads who are overwhelmed and exhausted.
preschool girl dreaming looking out window

Parents need to do this one key thing to ensure their kids succeed in life

Parents need to do this one key thing to ensure their kids succeed in life

Do kids need goals? Why goals are important for development.
mom and daughter baking

5 baking recipes for kids who can’t get enough of TV baking shows

5 baking recipes for kids who can’t get enough of TV baking shows

Fun and easy things to bake with kids this winter season.
toddler on tablet

Is technology bad for kids? Here’s the truth and what you can do about it

Is technology bad for kids? Here’s the truth and what you can do about it

Are there positive effects of technology on children?
feet weighing on scale

How much weight should you gain during the first trimester? It depends

How much weight should you gain during the first trimester? It depends

Find out how much weight you should gain during the first trimester.
baby and mom in a city

Give your baby a nickname to remember with this super-simple lifehack

Give your baby a nickname to remember with this super-simple lifehack

No one will forget baby's name if you go this route.
baby reading

Book lovers will flip for these classic literary baby names

Book lovers will flip for these classic literary baby names

Give your baby a name straight out of a novel. Perfect for book lovers.
baby names

What’s the Baby Name Genie? It makes coming up with baby names fun

What’s the Baby Name Genie? It makes coming up with baby names fun

The Baby Name Genie is the Name Generator Parents Love.
teen mood swing

Why do teens have mood swings? Here’s what’s really going on

Why do teens have mood swings? Here’s what’s really going on

Here are the reasons teens have mood swings. You may be surprised
microsoft family safety app

The Microsoft safety app for Android and iOS is something every family needs

The Microsoft safety app for Android and iOS is something every family needs

Here's what you need to know about the Microsoft safety app
Teenager on her phone

6 apps to chat with your family and keep track of everyone’s whereabouts

6 apps to chat with your family and keep track of everyone’s whereabouts

Try these family chat apps to communicate all day long
Pregnant woman hiking on a trail

Your second trimester: What to expect during the ‘sweet spot’ of pregnancy

Your second trimester: What to expect during the ‘sweet spot’ of pregnancy

Here's what you can expect during the second trimester of pregnancy
A surprised Santa against a red wall

What age do kids stop believing in Santa?

What age do kids stop believing in Santa?

Kids stop believing so much earlier these days. What age?
mom-suffers-postpartum-depression

6 ways to support a mother who has postpartum depression

6 ways to support a mother who has postpartum depression

Here are Easy Ways to Help a Mom Who Has Postpartum Depression
Avocado toast

7 healthy lunch ideas for teens you can make in 10 minutes

7 healthy lunch ideas for teens you can make in 10 minutes

Here are some quick and healthy lunches your teenager can make themself.
father changing diaper

How to change a toddler’s diaper when they won’t stop squirming

How to change a toddler’s diaper when they won’t stop squirming

Diaper changes with a fidgety kid requires extra care.