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2024-02-08 04:08
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Tracking and celebrating milestones are a big part of the parenting experience. From the first birthday to the first word to the first day of scho… Read More
2024-01-03 23:14
The start of a brand new year is an excellent time to make some New Year’s resolutions. These don’t have to be difficult or unpleasant. Not sure where to start? Good Housekee… Read More
2023-12-06 22:40
Social issues are problems that affect large groups of people and can affect how well a society functions, Verywell Family reported. Teens can face social problems just like adults can. They… Read More
2023-10-03 23:39
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning customers to immediately stop using 5in1 Rocker Bassinets because they pose suffocation, strangulation, and fall hazards to… Read More
2023-09-02 03:07
There is a wide variety parenting styles that parents can choose from. Many of these are healthy choices, and parents can pick and choose which style works for them. Eggshell parenting… Read More
2023-08-05 03:23
It’s that time of year again! The summer vacation is almost over, and it is time for parents to do some back-to-school shopping. As you might imagine, parents are handling this in… Read More
2023-07-05 22:40
A New CDC report shows the post-pandemic baby boom was more of a blip than an explosion, KSBY.com reported. Data shows U.S. birthrates were flat from 2021 to 2022, but the report does re… Read More
2023-06-04 16:40
The U.S. Social Security Administration provided a list of the top baby names for a given year. The list is separated into “Male Name” and “Female Name”. The list… Read More
2023-05-02 22:17
Parenting styles that included physical discipline and overcontrolling behavior, referred to as “hostile” parenting, were found to nearly double the risk for their children t… Read More
2023-04-11 14:00
What would you do if your kids came home from school with Beanie Babies that were themed after the Despicable Me franchise? Several parents may be wondering who sent nearly 75,000 of the… Read More
2023-04-05 14:00
Families that celebrate Easter tend to obtain pastel colored baskets and plenty of Easter candy for their children to find on Easter morning. One thing parents need to be aware of is the… Read More
2023-03-08 15:00
In celebration of International Woman’s Day, Hershey Canada has partnered with Girl Up to launch five limited-edition HER for SHE chocolate bars. Now available across Canada, each… Read More
2023-02-16 15:00
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced Closer to Zero. It is the FDA’s goal to reduce dietary exposure to contaminants to as low as possible, while maintaining acc… Read More
2023-02-08 15:00
There are many reasons why the school your child, preteen, or teenager attends does not celebrate Valentine’s Day. This may come as a relief for young people who are uncomfortable… Read More
2023-01-11 15:00
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (OASH) provided ways for people to eat healthy. Eating healthy means… Read More
2023-01-05 15:00
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a strengthened partnership to help comment Supplemental Securit… Read More
2022-12-14 15:00
The custom of making a New Year’s resolution goes back farther than you might think! According to History.com, the ancient Babylonians are said to be the first people to make… Read More
2022-11-16 15:00
There is something special about gathering with family during the holidays. Sharing time together can help build bonds between family members. Here are some simple things you can do to e… Read More
2022-07-13 14:00
Every year, the Social Security Administration posts a list of the Top 10 Baby Names the Year. They recently released the Top 10 Baby Names of 2021. Here they are!
Female Names
Oli… Read More
2022-07-06 01:20
Parents have likely seen the adorable face of the Gerber Baby many times! Few know the history behind that drawing. Gerber stated that in 1928, the company held a contest to find a face… Read More
2022-06-09 14:09
What will your kids be doing over summer vacation? One way for parents to keep their children practicing the skills they need for the next school year is to get them into a summer readin… Read More
2022-06-02 14:00
Parents may be worried about the nationwide baby food shortage. It has been difficult to find baby formula on the shelves at grocery stores and pharmacies. It may feel dire, but steps ha… Read More
2022-05-18 14:00
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) updated their positive parenting tips. There are several different categories that parents can read – depending upon the age of… Read More
2022-05-11 14:00
Parents who use infant formula to feed their babies are struggling to find it. That can be an absolutely terrifying situation for parents who have a baby that needs a specific kind of fo… Read More
2022-04-13 14:00
Your child insists that they are not the gender they were assigned at birth. Parents need to learn how to support their transgender child. This is especially important if you live in a s… Read More
2022-04-06 16:03
There are many different kinds of parenting styles to choose from. Some of them are very beneficial both to the children and the parents. Others are disadvantageous to not only the child… Read More
2022-03-16 14:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has updated their Developmental Milestones checklist. Parents can now download the CDC’s free Milestone Tracker app from the Ap… Read More
2022-02-16 15:00
There are times when every parent could use a little help. Saint Joseph Parenting Center offers three different types of parenting classes. Their vision is that all children live in a wo… Read More
2022-02-09 15:00
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Think back for a moment about how you were raised. Did you parents threaten punishments (perhaps including physical violence)? Did they o… Read More
2022-01-12 15:00
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United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy issued a new advisory to highlight the urgent need to address the nation’s youth ment… Read More
2022-01-05 15:00
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some positive parenting tips for parents of toddlers. Some of th… Read More
2021-12-02 00:06
Parents Magazine released this year’s list of Best Toys, recognizing the 50 top new playthings for every child in 2021. Selected by the editors following a months-long research pro… Read More
2021-11-10 15:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some recommendations on ways to safely celebrate holiday traditions and celebrations and protect your health. The focus is on pre… Read More
2021-10-13 14:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 12 years old or older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. Children 12 years… Read More
2021-10-06 14:00
Boppy is a well known brand that sells a variety of products, including baby carriers, nursing pillows, and Boppy Loungers. Boppy announced that a safety recall alert has been placed on… Read More
2021-09-15 14:00
Uber announced that its on-demand and scheduled grocery delivery is now available to Uber and Uber Eats customers in over 400 cities and towns across the U.S. including major markets lik… Read More
2021-09-08 14:00
There was a time when a gender reveal party involved nothing more than a cake. Parents would learn the gender of their baby and bake a cake that had a secret color on the inside. Or, the… Read More
2021-08-11 14:00
The U.S. Social Security website has released two lists of the most popular baby names of 2020. They have put together one list of girl’s names and one list of boy’s names… Read More
2021-08-04 14:00
The United States Bureau of Labor Statistics posted an Economic News Release titled: “American Time Use Survey Summary.” Part of the summary includes statistics on the amount… Read More
2021-07-15 14:00
The Mom Project is committed to helping women remain active in the workforce at every stage of they journey. The Mom Project is proud to work with employers who are committed to designin… Read More
2021-07-08 14:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provide guidance for unvaccinated people who are visiting beaches and pools. This information was updated on February 19, 2021.
Ac… Read More
2021-06-09 14:00
Facebook is planning to build a version of Instagram for children who are under the age of 13, according to BuzzFeed News, who obtained an internal company post from Facebook in March of… Read More
2021-06-02 14:00
A study was published in the journal Clinical Psychological Science on May 3, 2021. The study was titled: “There Is No Digital Evidence That Associations Between Adolescent’s… Read More
2021-04-14 14:00
Earth Day is a great time for families to engage in activities that celebrate planet Earth. The purpose is for parents to encourage their kids to think about the effect their choices hav… Read More
2021-04-07 14:00
Parents may have forgotten what it was like to go through puberty. According to Psychology Today writer David Schwartz LMFT, puberty can be emotionally overwhelming to adolescents. Your… Read More
2021-03-17 14:00
Millennial parents are raising their kids without a focus on religion. According to Parents, Millennial parents tend to have fewer children, and they subscribe less to traditional expect… Read More
2021-02-18 15:00
Can you spot a parenting myth? Your parents may have handed down parenting advice that seemed appropriate when you were young – but is now out of date. Some parenting myths can be… Read More
2021-02-16 15:00
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released an operational strategy for reopening schools. Their operational strategy presents recommendations based on the best-availa… Read More
2021-01-19 15:00
Those of us who are part of Generation
X remember walking to and from school, and riding a bike around the
neighborhood, by ourselves. Today, some parents want to raise their
kids the wa… Read More
2020-12-16 15:00
Christmas celebrations during the
COVID-19 pandemic will be somewhat different than in previous years.
You can still celebrate with your favorite traditions if you take
steps to keep eve… Read More
2020-12-09 15:00
A study was released by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.Org that showed that in corporate America, 1 in 4 women are now considering leaving the workforce or downshifting their careers… Read More
2020-11-11 15:00
Thanksgiving is family time. In previous years, you may have celebrated this holiday with plenty of family members. In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has made it unsafe for large groups of… Read More
2020-11-05 15:00
Thanksgiving is a holiday where people travel long distances so they can spend time with their families. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) makes it clear that staying… Read More
2020-10-13 02:00
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have issued guidance that can help keep your family safe and healthy while celebrating Día de los Muertos. Celebrations must be do… Read More
2020-10-05 15:58
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have posted information parents should consider before making decisions about how to celebrate Halloween this year. The purpose of th… Read More
2020-08-13 14:00
The new school year is starting, and it comes with incredibly difficulty choices for parents. Should you send your children to school, and potentially put them at risk for catching COVID… Read More
2020-08-06 22:33
The U.S Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee has issued new dietary guidelines for Americans, specific to a person’s age. Part of the report advises parents what to feed their bab… Read More
2020-07-14 14:00
Are your kids sad because they cannot
go out and enjoy the summer activities they were looking forward to?
They aren’t the only ones! The COVID-19 quarantine is hard for kids
of al… Read More
2020-07-10 03:11
The summer weather has arrived. Your
kids might want to go to summer camp – especially if they do that
every summer. Parents need to keep in mind that COVID-19 is still
spreading… Read More
2020-06-10 14:00
Many families make trips to theme parks
during the summer. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused many parks to
close. Some are beginning to open up for the summer of 2020. Parents
should be a… Read More
2020-06-02 14:00
Many states issued “stay at home” orders during the COVID-19 pandemic. The purpose, of course, was to slow the spread of the virus by encouraging people to stay at home. The… Read More
2020-05-12 14:00
You and your family may have been under
“stay at home” orders since the middle of March 2020. Hopefully,
you have all been washing your hands correctly (and often), and
maint… Read More
2020-05-05 14:00
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children who are two-years-old and older wear cloth face masks. It may not be easy, at first, to get little ones to wear the… Read More
2020-04-08 14:00
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people wear cloth masks while in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to manage – f… Read More
2020-03-20 14:00
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Social distancing is a term you have
probably heard many times during the coronavirus pandemic. But, what
does social distancing mean, and how does it… Read More
2020-03-18 14:00
Photo by JESHOOTS.COM on UnsplashHas someone in your family been diagnosed with coronavirus? There are things you can do to disinfect your home if someone has coronavirus. A healthy person… Read More
2019-11-13 15:00
Thanksgiving is a time when families
get together, eat a traditional meal, and share what they are
thankful for. Many families look forward to spending time with
relatives on Thanksgivin… Read More
2019-11-08 03:00
The State of New York wants parents to protect their infants and children from motor vehicle accidents, which is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 13. Car seats prov… Read More
2019-10-10 14:00
Will your child’s school be having a Halloween party? Parents should check with the school to find out the answer to that question. Some schools are cancelling Halloween parties, f… Read More
2019-10-04 03:13
It is reasonable for parents to want to do everything they can to keep their children safe. Unfortunately, this desire for security can cause some parents to believe urban legends, and i… Read More
2019-09-04 14:00
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Parents need to be aware that YouTube is not intended for children who are under the age of 13. YouTube has been making efforts to protect minors and fa… Read More
2019-06-19 14:00
Parents are human, and all humans make mistakes. Some parents worry that if they are not perfect parents, it could result in lasting harm to their babies. A study from Lehigh University… Read More
2019-06-12 14:00
Does your child play Fortnite? If so, then it is possible that your kid has become the target of bullies within the game. Why? The short answer to that question is that it has to do with vir… Read More
2019-06-05 14:00
Every year, children who are left inside hot cars die. These are preventable deaths. The HOT CARS Act, which would require vehicles to have an alarm that reminds parents to check the back se… Read More
2019-05-22 14:00
The main purpose of the 2020 Census is to ensure that every person in the United States is counted once, only once, and in the right place. The 2020 Census will be the first to rely… Read More
2019-05-15 14:00
Planet Fitness is inviting high school teenagers ages 15 to 18 to work out for free at any of its more than 1,700 Planet Fitness locations across the United States from May 15, 2019, throug… Read More
2019-05-08 14:00
Would you like your child to have the ability to see the bright side of things? Do you want your child to have a happier attitude – and life? It is possible! There are things paren… Read More
2019-04-24 14:00
Does your iPad require a password to use it? This might be enough to keep your preschooler from being able to play with it. Unfortunately, there’s a chance your kid will tap too mu… Read More
2019-04-17 14:00
A study that was published in the Journal Pediatrics aimed to investigate the effects of maternal pregnancy and smoking, reduction of smoking during pregnancy, and smoking during pregna… Read More
2019-04-04 02:00
There are many reasons why most parents would prefer that their teenagers do not become parents. A study adds another thing to add to that list. The consequence of teen motherhood lasts for… Read More
2019-03-27 14:00
A Danish study found that the measles vaccine does not cause autism, not even in children who are considered to be high risk because they have a sibling who has autism. This study a… Read More
2019-03-20 14:00
How many books are in your home? A study found that immersing children in book-oriented environments benefits their later educational achievement, attainment, and occupational standing… Read More
2019-03-13 14:00
Photo by Vladislav Muslakov on UnsplashA study titled “Long-term effects of pregnancy and childbirth on sleep satisfaction and duration of first-time and experienced mot… Read More
2019-02-27 15:00
An interesting thing is happening with teens who were raised by anti-vax parents. The teens are actively seeking out credible information about vaccines and then going to doctors to get them… Read More
2019-02-20 15:00
Intensive parenting is becoming a trend. It has some similarities with helicopter parenting, but is not damaging to children. It could be considered the opposite of free range paren… Read More
2019-02-13 15:00
Bird Box is a Netflix movie that stars Sandra Bullock. She plays a mom (named Melanie) who has two young children (named Boy and Girl). The movie is scary, and the characters must cover… Read More
2019-02-06 15:00
Seattle made a change that helped teenagers to get a healthy amount of sleep. Starting with the 2016-2017 school year, the Seattle school district moved the start times for middle and high s… Read More
2019-01-23 15:00
The results of a national survey about teens and vaping was published on The New England Journal of Medicine on December 17, 2018. Here are some things parents should know about vaping.
What… Read More
2019-01-16 15:00
Twins share the same birthday. That’s usually true, but there are exceptions. It is entirely possible for a set of twins to be born on two different days – or even in two differe… Read More
2019-01-02 15:00
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released a warning about safety risks of teething necklaces, bracelets to relieve teething pain, or to provide sensory stimulation.
USA Today reported… Read More
2018-11-21 15:00
There are many reasons why women would choose to freeze their eggs. A study revealed a new reason why single women choose to freeze their eggs for non-medical reasons. These women are trying… Read More
2018-11-15 15:00
Mothers who are breastfeeding may have difficulty while traveling. Some people may complain when a mom breastfeeds her child in public. Many mothers don’t want to breastfeed their baby… Read More
2018-10-24 14:00
The Harvard Graduate School of Education put together a report called Making Caring Common. It includes tips for parents who want to help their teenagers with the college admissions process… Read More
2018-10-10 14:00
Selfies are generally seen as harmless fun. In general, the worst thing that happens while a selfie is taken is that someone in the photo blinks at the wrong time. Parents need to be aware t… Read More
2018-09-17 14:00
The Social Security Administration releases a brand new list of the top ten most popular baby names of the year. They have released the list of names for 2017.
Obviously, they cannot create… Read More
2018-09-12 14:00
A study found that infants are able to distinguish between leaders and bullies. The results of this study build upon prior research that indicates that infants can represent power asymmetrie… Read More
2018-09-10 14:00
Do your kids play Fortnite? Many parents are finding it difficult to get their kids to put down the controller and pick up their homework. It is possible for parents to set effective bounda… Read More
2018-08-30 14:00
Toddlers are excellent at making messes. They leave toys scattered everywhere and want to get into things that they shouldn’t. This can be extremely frustrating for exhausted parents w… Read More
2018-08-28 14:00
The cry it out method is considered by some to be controversial. It is also called extinction sleep training, or Ferberizing.
The idea is to let a baby cry for a period of time before they… Read More
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