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7 eco-friendly summer activities for kids

Summer's beautiful warm weather makes it easy to enjoy all that nature has to offer. If you're looking for ideas the whole family will enjoy, here are the best summer activities for kids.

Is 8 the hardest age to parent? Here’s what the experts say

Your pre-tween may be sweet one minute and giving an epic eye-roll the next. What gives?

Yes, you can skip the scale at the doctor’s office

Weight is a loaded topic—and it’s not necessarily correlated with health. As a doctor myself, here’s what I tell my patients.

Let’s give it up for the mom who fakes homemade lunches for her kid’s daycare

No one's gonna know!

Hold on tight, mama. This is one wild ride.

“A mother’s arms are more comforting than anyone else’s.”

Why walking is actually the best exercise

A recent study shows even just a long walk one to two days per week has big benefits.

Meghan Trainor gives birth to baby #2!

Meghan Trainor is now the proud mama of two kiddos!

Woman reveals what we should actually be doing with our used aluminum foil

The size of your aluminum foil ball is vital for the machinery at recycling plants.

Do you need a Kegel trainer?

They might make Kegels more fun, but they're not right for everyone, our experts say.

5 ways to help your baby reach developmental milestones, according to a physical therapist

Hint: Skip the baby gear.

8 of the best dry shampoos for your luscious locks

Get rid of those pesky oils without dulling your shine.

Expert reveals why you should always use a dishwasher over hand-washing

Here's how using your dishwasher actually saves you money and water.

6 highly-rated booster seats for kids

Machine-washable and easy install and removal!

7 mud kitchens that unleash creativity and messy fun

Unlike standard play kitchens which offer a relatively controlled and structured environment, mud kitchens encourage messy and open-ended play in connection with nature.

New research shows that anyone is capable of accidentally leaving a baby in a hot car

Forgetting children is a common memory failure that can lead to tragic consequences, according to new research.

5 yoga poses to do with baby

Stretching plus snuggles? Right this way.

What to know about air quality alerts and pregnancy

Air quality alerts aren’t to be ignored—especially if you’re pregnant.

Naomi Campbell welcomes her second baby at 53 years old

"A True Gift from God, blessed ! Welcome Babyboy."

Chrissy Teigen’s surrogate speaks out after giving birth to her baby boy

"Thank you for choosing me."

Marie Kondo wants moms to know that a little messiness is ok sometimes