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 MorePlanning a road trip with a baby can be a lot of work! However, it is definitely well worth your efforts. If you take the time to plan and prepare in advance you can end up having a great time...
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 MoreWhen you become a parent, there's no denying your world gets transformed! As you adjust into your new role, one thing you might be thinking about is a change of car...
Read MoreWhen your baby isn’t sleeping continually throughout the night, it can have a negative effect on the whole family. You and your partner will wake up feeling drowsy and tired...
Read MoreWhen most people think of Etsy, they think of hand-crafted goods and unique gifts. But right now it's the company's newly crafted parental-leave policy that has people talking.
Read MoreWhen you are a first-time parent, every day is new experience. It is normal to feel overwhelmed or intimidated as you learn to care for your child...
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 MoreIt can be tough to deal with new parent exhaustion! It’s like this cloud that follows you around the first few months after the baby is born. If you need some tips on...
Read MoreTweens and teens aren’t the only kids experts say spend too much time on their phones and tablets.
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 MoreA recent episode of ABC’s 20/20 revealed one of a mom’s worst nightmares: She caught her nanny on camera abusing her baby. How can parents better protect themselves from this kind of caregiver catastrophe?
Read MoreThe holidays are typically full of fun, sugar fueled, present giving moments that can keep all of us running on nothing but happiness. It’s expected that schedules will be thrown off in favor of late nights and holiday celebrations. The best sleep advice I can give you during this time of year is…. DON’T STRESS!
Read MoreMost sleep problems are like little silent ninjas, they sneak up on you in the night and before you know it, you wake up and realize your child’s sleep has totally fallen apart. But the truth is, it’s an abundance of obvious changes that are typically the culprit.
Read MoreSo many things about parenting seem to be counterintuitive, and this week’s topic falls under that description. The question this week: could you be bathing your baby too often? “New thinking on the cause of eczema is prompting some scientists to investigate....
Read MoreShould your newborn be expected to sleep through the night? No! You should not expect your newborn baby to sleep through the night when you bring him or her home from the hospital. Newborns are not meant to sleep through the night...
Read MoreYour baby’s senses are rapidly developing, especially in the first year of life. A baby’s senses of sight, smell, hearing, touch and taste can be fostered, encouraged and strengthened by taking the time to work with them and creating fun activities that they will enjoy.
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 MoreParents who prioritize routine after divorce to afford their children stability may not be giving them what they really need. Research says children have a very different take on what it takes to thrive post-divorce."What children want and what children need...
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