Advice for new parents with a newborn

Introducing a newborn into your household comes with a load of logistical challenges and a lot of advice for new parents. It is important new parents consider what may…

Spoiling grandkids: Parents, grandparents need to talk

It’s a time-honored tradition, that grandparents spoil grandchildren. If you’re a grandparent, you likely enjoy every moment of the gift giving, sugary treats and late-night sleepovers. Mom and Dad,…

Is your baby sick? Know these non-verbal cues

It’s normal for parents to feel anxiety over determining whether their baby or toddler is sick. It can be especially stressful when your child is too young to tell…

Tips for managing tantrums

You’ve heard the term ‘terrible twos.’ It refers to the age when children start seeking more independence, encounter frustrations with limits placed on them, and subsequently get frustrated and…

How to be a good Dad: Tips for new and soon-to-be fathers

Welcome to the club, first-time dads. You’re probably excited and nervous about the arrival of your son or daughter, and probably have questions about how to be a good…

Tweens to teens: 3 tips for adolescent independence

When is the right age to let your child stay home alone? Can you let them ride bike to a friend’s house? When do you establish a curfew and…

Child shyness: 5 things parents should know

Most children are shy in certain situations, but some struggle more than others in dealing with social interaction. However, shyness is not always cause for concern. “I think people…

3 stages for setting up your child’s bed

As a parent, you watch your child every day to make sure they stay safe. Bed time is the one time during the day when you can’t keep an…

Stay alert to dangerous teen trends

Editor’s note: This post has been updated with information about the Tide pod challenge. In the old days, kids challenged each other to swallow live goldfish. Today’s teens have gone…

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