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Big changes happening! From preschool to play dates and homework to household chores, here’s what you need to know to navigate the childhood years.

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The scientific benefits of a father’s presence in their kid’s lives

Fathers are no longer just considered "babysitters" but active, equal partners in their child's life.

Updated Sep. 22, 2022
siblings giggling in bed

Is this viral bedtime chart realistic for most parents?

Some of the recommendations feel impractical—especially for working parents.

Updated Apr. 12, 2022

Pediatricians are calling for a soda tax—what parents need to know

The AAP is joining the American Heart Association in calling for a tax on soda, as well as other proposed policies for federal, state, and local lawmakers to reduce the amount of sugar America's kids are consuming.

Updated Sep. 15, 2022
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Measles outbreak: 6 things every parent must know & do

There is a state of emergency in Rockland County, but no nation-wide outbreak in America right now.

Updated Dec. 02, 2021
child sleeping in a bed - irregular bedtime

Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study    ​

Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.

Updated Jul. 05, 2023
mom kissing son

I can’t remember what it’s like to *not* be a mom

Of course I remember some things—where I lived, what I did most days, what I hoped for in motherhood. But I cannot remember what it FEELS like to be me-before-kids.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023

Beto O’Rourke says he ‘helps’ raise his kids, but dads are not just helpers

It's time for everyone, dads and moms, to quit saying fathers 'help.'

Updated Oct. 26, 2021
two kids huddled together watching a tablet

How to make the YouTube Kids app safer for your family

The stricter you are with the settings, the more you can control what your child sees.

Updated May. 03, 2023

Avoid a tantrum by empowering your child—6 strategies to try

How to build choice into your child's routine, without sacrificing on your time.

Updated Mar. 08, 2019
mom and son blowing bubbles

12 SAHMs share what their days *really* look like

Lots of winging it and trying to make routines work.

Updated Mar. 23, 2023
little boy milking goats

Chores are a huge part of our parenting philosophy

These kids, a 5-year-old and a 2.5-year-old, were born on a farm. They have never not known what it's like to live among animals. They learned how to crawl in the kitchen next to an orphan piglet and they cuddle with newborn baby goats in their bed instead of stuffed animals.

Updated Feb. 18, 2025
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