child development

Nutrition

8 brain-developing foods even your pickiest eater will love

No more food fights with these yummy options.

Viral & Trending

This viral DIY Dollar Tree dentist kit is a must-have for kids of all ages

This viral TikTok will have you running to your nearest Dollar Tree!

Children's Health

It’s Science: Preschool play protects your child’s mental health later in life

Study shows that playing with others is vital, especially as kids emerge from the pandemic.

Our Partners

Watching ‘Santiago of the Seas’ with my kids is a fun learning opportunity for us all

Watching "Santiago of the Seas" on Nickelodeon has made my crew’s bond even stronger.

Viral & Trending

Viral TikTok video captures the bittersweet emotions of saying goodbye to the baby crib

"Give one hug, one last hug to it."

Parenting

How to help your child win–and lose–graciously

A psychiatrist shares tips to prepare your child for real life.

Motherly Stories

What a high-anxiety pregnancy taught me about supporting my son

"There is nothing you can do to stop it, but your mind over processes everything as if you were in slow motion."

Baby Sleep Tips

AAP releases new 2022 safe sleep guidelines: Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know

The new recommendations share evidence on how pacifiers can help prevent SIDS—but co-sleeping and weighted blankets increase risk.

Toddler Milestones

I wasn’t prepared for the emotions of watching my child graduate preschool

If there’s anything that motherhood has taught me, it’s that what they say about blinking is really true. The next milestones and changes and seasons of parenting come before you are ready for them to. 

What To Read

20 best books for 5 year olds

This is the age and the stage to show them the beautiful world around them and these books help do just that.

Toddler Learn & Play

35 sensory play activities to stimulate your toddler’s beautiful brain 

These simple ideas will keep your toddler exploring and help their brains develop, too.

Nutrition

A new study shows vegetarian diets are healthy for most kids

Results from a study of nearly 9,000 kids shows that kids who follow vegetarian diets have similar growth to those who eat meat, but proper planning is important.