Dad tries offering up ‘breastfeeding tips’ and offends moms all over the internet
Breastfeeding can be a huge challenge, especially when moms aren’t surrounded by supportive people. That’s why one dad recently took...
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5 Birthday Party Ideas for Preschoolers
One of my favorite things is throwing parties and getting all of the kids together for a big bash together....
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...
17 nature crafts for kids that are pretty much free
If you have access to the outdoors, you have access to these nature crafts for kids. From painted rocks to...
How to soothe separation anxiety in your 2-year-old
Wondering where your little one's separation anxiety is coming from and when it’s going to end? Experts offer insight and...
These Are Boston’s 6 Best Mom Blogs
We live in the age of the mommy blog, and we’re not going to hide the fact that we love...
12 hilarious back-to-school tweets from parents who feel your pain
With their “spidey senses” a-tingling, parents everywhere are bracing for impact. They’re frantically printing off school supply lists, digging dusty...
(Gulp!): What to Do When Your Child Is the Bully
No one said raising kids would be easy. But nothing cuts to the core of a parent’s insecurity greater than...
Intellectual Development in 5-Year-Olds
By the time kindergarten rolls around, your toddler has morphed into an independent little person. Since your child’s physical and intellectual...
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...
Telltale Signs of Bad Parenting
You knew it the first time you looked into that precious face — you would do anything for your child....
5 True Signs of Good Parenting
Remember those hazy days before you had kids, when you thought you knew everything about good parenting? Your pre-kids self...
Potty training: Some kids call for deeper understanding
It’s only natural for parents to become jealous when they hear about potty training prodigies who make their final poop...
10 Snacks for SAT Success
When test day strikes, all of the studying and tutors in the world can’t save a hungry kid from a...
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...
10 ways we keep Spanish alive in our home
Here are 10 things one bilingual mom and her family decided to do to keep language alive at home.
I only speak Spanish to my children even when it makes others uncomfortable
By Conz Preti I never really thought about what kind of parenting style I wanted to follow. To be honest,...
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,...
8 pre-K games to teach problem-solving skills
If you're looking for some great problem-solving activities for toddlers and pre-K kids, look no further. These games can bring...
Should I pick up my crying baby?
The good news is it's normal for babies to cry. But how long should you let baby cry before picking...
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...
12 unique push present ideas for new moms
If you’re looking for push gift ideas for a special mom-to-be (or for yourself!), here are a few ideas that...
To wean or not to wean? When and how to stop breastfeeding
There’s no one-size-fits-all blueprint for a mother and child’s experience with breastfeeding, and that’s true for the duration of how...
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...
10 spooky Halloween dessert recipes
Let these Halloween-inspired dessert ideas inspire the treat making for your Halloween celebrations.
25 free educational websites for kids
Screen time doesn't have to be a problem if your child is visiting educational websites and learning.
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...
7 fun games and activities for 10-year-olds
The big double digits… who could forget the pride they felt when they turned 10? Age 10 is a big...
7 fun games and activities for 1-year-olds
From fantasy play and imitating the grown-ups to other age-appropriate activities, try any of these fun games to play with...
War of the hotel rooms: Should babies be banned?
Recently, an anonymous letter berating a set of parents who brought their baby to a ski resort went viral. People were quick...
7 tips for staying calm with kids (and screaming less)
Caitlin Fitzgordon, a mom of two in Brooklyn, New York, knew something needed to change when she found her temper...
When is the best time to do homework?
While the morning get-up-get-ready-get-to-school-and-work rush is bad enough, the afternoons can be just as tiring. Parents are exhausted from working...
‘No-drama discipline’ in 5 easy parenting lessons
When you think of discipline, the first things that come to mind are probably yelling, punishment and timeouts. But what if...
How a nanny should discipline your kids
What are the kids allowed to do when mom is out of sight? While it’s never easy playing bad cop,...
15 fun activities for 2-year-olds
Are you looking for activities for 2-year-olds? Not just run-of-the-mill crayon and paper scribbles or racing toy cars around on...
Leaving your baby for the first time: 5 steps to reduce separation anxiety
Most parents approach their first time away from their infant with mixed feelings. It’s OK to be excited to do...
10 calming toys and gadgets to soothe a crying baby
These toys can help babies self-soothe, giving you back some precious minutes during the day.
What is your fussy baby trying to tell you?
Fussiness in babies is normal, but how do you know when their cries are something to worry about? Learn what's...