The way that children learn and scientific method have a lot more in common than you might think; starting with a simple idea children are able to try and prove or disprove an idea, learn from the outcome and improve their knowledge, much like the fundamental process that scientific research follows...
Read MoreFor millions of school-age children, each day begins and ends with a bus ride. While parents entrust their children’s safety to the capable hands of bus drivers, these tips from the National Association for Pupil Transportation provide some measures parents can take and lessons they can teach to...
Read MoreA list of parenting action items, created in the hope that we can raise a generation of children who have less rape and sexual assault in their lives.
Read MoreChildren are unique. Each come with their own personalities, talents, strengths, dislikes, and quirks. No matter the differences, one thing all children have in common is their vast imagination...
Read MoreNew research shows how cell phone distraction can deprive babies’ developing brains of crucial developmental signals.
Read MoreIt’s a typical scene outside any school today: groups of kids loaded down with enormous backpacks that threaten their health.
Read MoreResearch has shown that only 28 percent of children today are asked to do chores, a figure that is in sharp contrast to what their parents experienced when they were young....
Read MoreTweens and teens aren’t the only kids experts say spend too much time on their phones and tablets.
Read MoreApril 22 marks Earth Day -- a day when we celebrate and protect the planet we call home. And while you can lecture your kids about not littering and....
Read MoreNow that Spring is officially under way, you may find yourself sounding like a broken record of "Go play outside!" But what exactly do you expect them to do out there?
Read MoreWhen it comes to decorating Easter eggs, it's easy to buy a coloring kit at the store and call it a day. This year, why not try something that's just as simple but way more stylish? From glitter and gold to floral prints, there are plenty of....
Read MoreOne couple has turned their passion for home movies into a lucrative career from their YouTube channel that’s probably best known for videos of their kids playing with Thomas the Tank Engine toys.
Read MoreNo parent wants to see her child suffer from low self-esteem, but unfortunately we can’t always get what we want. Too many children today are lacking in the confidence department, and as parents, it’s our job to fill that void.
Read MoreWhether you’re a helicopter, free-range, or pro-attachment parent, one thing most moms and dads can agree upon is that young kids need daily naps.
Read MoreIs it just us, or do kids' toys seem to multiply overnight? No matter how many cute storage bins and dividers you buy, the playroom seems to take on a mind of its own.
Read MoreCo-sleeping has become more and more common in recent years and is becoming widely accepted throughout the parenting community. However, co-sleeping as a plan that is part of your parenting philosophy is much different...
Read MoreNo matter how you slice it, American kids are eating too much pizza. That's according to a new study from the Illinois Prevention Research Center, which found that pizza is the second-highest source of calories for kids ages 2 to 18.
Read MoreStarting 2015 off this week begs this question about what we learned during the past year. The babycenter.com published a great article breaking down the top 5 things we learned about learning this past year. Two of the points in particular were our favorites....
Read MoreMaria Shriver recently gave some very poignant parenting advice in an interview with “hot mom’s club”. "I wish someone had told me when I had little kids to keep it simple; make sure the birthday parties are simple, don't do so many activities, just kind of hang with your kids.
Read MoreIf you're a new parent this Halloween, here's some good news: You simply cannot go wrong when picking a Halloween costume for your baby. Behold, 10 adorable pieces of evidence that tiny humans will look insanely cute, whether they are dressed as pop culture icons, zoo animals or your favorite Disney characters.
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