10 benefits of being a young parent
Younger parenting can have its advantages. Here are a few of the benefits of having children at a young age.
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5 easy tie-dye instructions — plus, 4 tie-dye patterns to try
Tie-dying is exactly what it sounds like. You twist a T-shirt, garment or other cloth item, tie it in various...
Mom’s genius holiday wish list hack stops kids from begging for toys
As magical as the holiday season is, it can also be a stressful time for parents. The stores are stocked...
How much do the holidays cost?
According to the new Care.com 2019 Cost of Holidays Survey, 68% of families identify lack of time as the No....
The 2019 guide to gift-giving: Best recs for every member of your tribe
The gift-giving season is in full swing. But if you find you haven’t made a list, much less checked it...
Parents spark debate with new blended last name for baby
Unique baby names are kind of the norm these days. It’s not uncommon to hear of kids named Abcde (pronounced...
Finally, a debate question on child care: Here’s how candidates (and Twitter) responded
Despite the fact that there’s a child care crisis facing many families around the country, four presidential debates have been...
Mom says she banned screens, and now her kids read all the time
For parents, screens can be a blessing and a curse. On one hand, they provide quick entertainment in a busy...
Is going from 1 kid to 2 hard? Yes, yes it is
If I had to sum up, in a single word, what it’s like going from one kid to two, it...
December “Senior Sense”: The Top 5 Steps to Take for Long-Term Care Planning
By Harry Margolis Unfortunately, with longevity comes the increasing likelihood of needing care, whether due to cognitive decline, short-term injury...
Hospitals that push breastfeeding may be doing more harm than good
If you’ve given birth in the past two decades, you’re likely familiar with the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative. This program, launched...
Praise for moms is great, but here’s what’s even better
One popular trend that’s recently emerged in the online parenting world is the mom appreciation post. In these posts, dads...
10 ways to support your LGBTQ+ kid at family gatherings
Raising kids is tough work, in general. But if your child identifies in the LGBTQ+ community, it can bring...
How moms can share the parenting load — and why it’s crucial we do
As a stay-at-home mom, I somehow became the CEO of my household. This means I often make major decisions while...
Snapchat spider prank: Fun for kids or traumatizing?
Smartphones and apps have given parents tons of new ways to entertain kids, whether it’s letting them play a virtual...
13 healthy birthday cake alternatives for kids that everyone will love
Looking for a delicious and healthy birthday cake that everyone at the party will love? We've rounded up 13 of...
Maximizing Quality of Life as You Age
Whether retirement seems far away or just around the corner, it’s important to maximize quality of life as we age....
Wallet-friendly senior care resources for those needing financial assistance
This list of affordable senior care resources can help you research and understand what programs and resources are available if the...
Viral letter to uninvolved dads asks: ‘Why are you here?’
For many moms, the hardest part of being a parent is not the lack of sleep, the busy schedule or...
Establishing a bedtime routine for your child
“Just 10 more minutes?” “Where’s my bear?” “Can I have a glass of water?” If this sounds familiar to you,...
7 ways I’m a better parent with my third kid
I’d be lying if I said my first-born didn’t get significantly more undivided attention from me when she was a...
How nannies can handle the holidays when their employers have different beliefs
Nannying for a family with different holidays or beliefs? Experts share tips for honoring your beliefs, handling tricky kids' questions...
Watch Lisa’s journey to becoming a professional nanny
Professional theater? Caring for children? Lisa didn’t have to choose — she’s combined her passions into a career helping kids...
Aging Well
We are living in unprecedented times. Life expectancy is on the rise and centenarians will no longer be a rarity....
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: Caregiving Challenges and Strategies
There are more than 5 million Americans currently living with Alzheimer’s disease and more than 15 million family caregivers who...
Important Resources for Family Caregivers
As family caregivers, we are often confronted with a confusing array of choices. How can you sort out the various...
Advocacy in Healthcare Settings
While you hope to never receive the dreaded call that mom has fallen or dad had a stroke, many families...
Managing Stress in the Workplace
We all encounter some form of stress every day–commuting to work, difficult bosses, caring for our children and parents and...
Extreme gender reveal parties have gone too far
Gender reveal parties are nearly as common as baby showers. But unlike most baby showers, those who throw them seem...
Saying goodbye to Thomas the Train
One of the first tantrums my son ever threw was over Thomas the Train. I remember it vividly, because, if...
What is a receiving blanket and how do I use it?
Aren't sure what a receiving blanket is or how to use one? Here's a simple breakdown of the purpose behind...
9 baby shower gifts parents will actually find useful
When you’re shopping for the perfect baby shower gift, it can be challenging and hard to decide what gift is...
95 percent of baby food contains toxic heavy metals: What parents should know
Few baby products are more important than baby food, which is why a disturbing new report that claims 95% of...
The 10 Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops in L.A.
Los Angeles offers plenty of coffee shops for your next java fix, but if you – or your nanny or sitter...
18 Healthy Recipes to Make With Toddlers
Is your toddler on a strict diet of chicken fingers and Cheerios? You want kids to eat healthy, but what...
Food allergies 101: A guide for parents and caregivers
As a parent and aunt of children with life-threatening food allergies, I understand how difficult it is to keep your...
What 10 old wives’ tales can tell you (and not tell you) about your pregnancy
We rounded up some of the common old wives’ tales about pregnancy and investigated whether there’s any evidence to support...
Can teething cause fever in babies?
It isn’t uncommon for parents to reach for the thermometer when their baby is fussy, cranky or generally seems off....
10 things you will (and won’t) miss about being pregnant
Being pregnant is an exciting — but exhausting — time in your life. While you’ll miss some aspects of it,...
How to carve a pumpkin
There’s nothing quite like crisp, cool fall days to get everyone in the Halloween spirit. Between getting costumes ready and...