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Lawmakers are calling for a nationwide ban on water beads

These dangerous beads can kill children. So why are they still around?

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
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Dads should relax about their daughters’ clothing choices, an expert says

In an excerpt from her new book, author Kimberly Wolf shares that girls’ clothing choices are often more innocent than parents assume.

Updated Nov. 15, 2023
woman driving car with kids in the back seat hopskipdrive road sharing service for kids

Would you try a ride-sharing service for kids?

HopSkipDrive is striving to provide safe, reliable transportation to children and teens.

Updated Nov. 13, 2023
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5 ways to help kids receive constructive criticism—and learn from it

Constructive criticism is tough for everyone—especially kids.

Updated Nov. 09, 2023
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Professional counselor perfectly nails why ‘gentle parenting’ is more for the parents than the kids in this viral TikTok

“It is ‘I want to learn how to regulate my own emotions, how to manage my own nervous system activation before deciding what to do in response to my child.’”

Updated Nov. 09, 2023
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4 things I wish I had known about new sibling relationships as a mom of 3

It’s natural to defer to your older child’s needs, but here’s a case for giving your new baby their own developmental attention.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023
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72% of Americans secretly resent that their partners get great sleep, survey shows

Our partners are sleeping way better than us and it’s driving us crazy.

Updated Nov. 07, 2023
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Why does finding time to play with your child feel so hard?

Childhood play doesn’t always come easily for adults, an expert explains. Here are four tips to make engaging in play easier.

Updated Nov. 06, 2023
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Viral TikTok explains why some parents are joining the ‘no sleepovers’ movement

An expert recommends trying a 'sleepunder' as a safer alternative.

Updated Jun. 21, 2023
Fortress Gun Safe Recall

More than 61,000 gun safes recalled after reported death of 12-year-old

The gun safes’ fingerprint scanner malfunctions, allowing anyone to open them.

Updated Oct. 31, 2023
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Father of Maine shooting victim speaks out

The fact that his son was called a hero made the tragedy that much worse, Leroy Walker says.

Updated Nov. 28, 2023
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Everything you need to know about freeze-dried breast milk

Leche helps you preserve your liquid gold for years to come.

Updated Nov. 01, 2023
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