In today's modern age of technology and instant information, many children find out the “facts of life” long before their parents sit down to give them the talk. If you've been postponing this chat because you're unsure how to proceed, or worried you'll overwhelm your...
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is thrilling, life-changing, exhausting – and a little bit scary. You've spent nine months (or longer) thinking about and preparing for this moment. But even the most thoroughly prepped new parents can find this profound life transition intimidating....
Here we’ve got some ideas to share with you, projects you can do with your little ones that involve, mostly, household products and other items you’ve likely got laying around under the sink, or in the arts & crafts cupboard you keep stocked for rainy...
Here are a few signals your child will send when they are ready to begin potty training, and a few tips on how to make the process run more smoothly. And remember – some children are ready for the potty as early as 14 months,...
Remember when you were a teenager? Every emotion was big, every incident a melodramatic moment with life-altering consequences. Remember when you transitioned out of that phase into adulthood?...
Sometimes it seems like children wake up one morning and decide they will never try another vegetable again, much to their parents' consternation and chagrin. Adults then become concerned that their child is not getting enough vitamins and nutrients, the building blocks of strong bones...
Baby sign language is not a trend, not a passing fad that parents are talking about on social media but will soon fade away. You, as the parent, must devote time and energy to teaching your baby sign language, but the benefits are numerous. Here...
America loves summer holidays, and after the stresses of lockdowns during 2020, this year everyone is ready to get outside, fire up the grill and have a whole lot of fun. But all the partying, the noise, the crowds and other aspects of summer celebrations can...
Here are some suggestions for helping the children (and you) cope with the new family unit you are building. ...
Whether you've had experience hiring nannies before, or you're about to hire your first nanny, it's important to know precisely what their responsibilities in the household are going to be. Of course, this partly depends on the age of the children they've been hired to...