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Social distancing for parents means empty playgrounds & canceled playdates

Some doctors are calling for playdates, birthday parties and sleepovers to be canceled to stop the spread of coronavirus.

Updated Feb. 03, 2022
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8 ways to prevent lice from coming home with your child from school or day care

When the dreaded "lice alert" flyer comes home in your child's backpack, here's what to do.

Updated Aug. 13, 2024
Evenflo's booster seats

Evenflo’s booster seats could be dangerous for kids under 40 lbs, says new report

ProPublica recently released an investigation into Evenflo's "Big Kid" booster seats.

Updated Feb. 04, 2022
little boy sitting at the doctors office

Is it too late for kids to get the flu shot?

Short answer: No. But in case you're unsure, mama, here's why.

Updated Jan. 26, 2022
Karli on Sesame Street

The powerful way Sesame Street is talking about how kids are affected by addiction

Meet Karli, a green and yellow 6-year-old Muppet who has been in the foster care system because her mother has an addiction.

Updated Feb. 07, 2022
little boy sitting on the edge of a pool

This is why I share the story of my son almost drowning

Never in my life have I felt so much fear as I jumped in and pulled him out. He immediately started crying, thank God. I held him close to me and didn't want to let him go.

Updated May. 24, 2022
Child drawing on the wall

My spirited toddler has trouble listening—here’s what works for us

Taya is more intense, perceptive, assertive, uncomfortable with change, sensitive, and energetic than others. She throws tantrums that would put the Tasmanian Devil to shame.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
child using sunscreen

Babyganics might owe you some money—what parents need to know about their lawsuit + settlement

Consumers have raised concerns over the language used to market the products to parents.

Updated Feb. 14, 2022
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