The Effects of Pre-K May Last Longer Than You Think
A new study indicates there are several measurable benefits of pre-K once the students reach middle school.
If your kids love Planet Earth then they'll love Animalism
This beautifully animated series, hosted by the renowned science journalist Ed Yong, is our new obsession.
An Academic Medical Journal Wants to Hear from Parents
Has your child had an experience that helped change your pediatrician's practice? If so, now you can help doctors learn from your family's experience.
If Childhood Aggression is Genetic, What Can We Do About?
You can play a positive role in reducing your child’s aggressive behavior. Here are some ways parents can do this.
Books can help transition mythical creatures from horrific monster to lovable beast. Explore these titles with your curious kid.
Parental Coping: A Child with a Disability in a Cold World
The key to helping our children in the world after we're gone is to help the world understand them and be accepting of who they are.
Kid Made Recipe: Chipotle Chicken Rolls
Looking for a hot and spicy recipe to warm a winter week night? We’ve got you covered. These cheesy, melty roll ups are a favorite at our house.
Is an Emergency Department Visit Necessary? Probably Not as Often As You'd Think
Roughly half of children being seen in the emergency department don't need to be there. How can you avoid being one of those parents?
4 Research Skills That Explain Why Not to Panic About Arsenic in Baby Formula
If you know arsenic to be poisonous, you were probably shocked to learn that the food you're feeding your baby contains it.
3 Things Frog and Toad Got Right
The simplicity, the friendship, the lessons- turns out these amphibians were right about a lot of things.
The Self-Regulation Skills That Boost Academic Success
A new study found that adding a daily self-regulation exercise to a kindergarten readiness program significantly boosted kid’s early academic skills.
8 Peculiar Chapter Books for Inquisitive Kids
If your child is particularly adventurous or curious, consider stories with unusual characters or plots. Need some help? Check out these titles!
How to Introduce Your Toddler to Percussion Instruments
Of all age groups, young children are probably our most enthusiastic music-makers. I remember my four-year-old son coming home from the beach one day where he'd collected a variety of shells and sm...
5 Amazing TED Talks Every Busy Parent Should Hear
Here are five TED Talks to inspire you on uncovering happiness in parenting, seizing the reins of your work-life balance, living passionately, and more.
What We’re Listening To: "By the Book" Podcast
Each week we suggest a new podcast to add to your playlist. Up this week: the half reality show, half self-help podcast "By the Book."
What My Facebook Feed Taught Me About Myself
I’m worn out from being told how to be better, do more, and be less me. The truth is this isn’t about the Facebook feed at all.
5 Unique Alternatives to Baby Books (That Won’t Make You Feel Like a Failure)
In the age of the smartphone, many parents are finding the traditional baby book just doesn’t make sense.
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Put a Mobile Spy on Your Kid’s Cell Phone
Before you fall for a company’s “You MUST monitor your child’s cell phone” scare tactic, consider these things.
A Cause of Reading and Writing Struggles You May be Overlooking
According to new research, one of the earliest warning signs of hearing impairment might be when a child struggles to read or write.
Kid Made Recipe: Pesto Puff Pastry Wreath
This recipe is simple enough for kids to take the lead, but it looks so fancy and festive it will wow any holiday guests.
Making the Case for the Middle Name
A carefully selected middle name can discharge an obligation, preserve history, and appease in-laws all at the same time.
Does Being a Twin Impact Your Future Relationships?
Twins are born into the world with a cosmic connection to another person. What does that mean for everyone else that comes into their lives?
Why the Grandparents Can Exercise Their Spoiling-Rights This Christmas
Grandparents love to spoil. It is as part of the job description – especially around the holidays.
7 Books to Help Kids Understand Life with Autism
It's estimated that one in every 68 children in the United States has experience with some form of autism. These books can help them relate.