Toy guns: Harmless fun or mixed messages?
Is it OK for kids to play with toy guns? We chat with experts — and parents — on whether the presence of toy guns or weapons is simply for fun or if it sends the wrong message to kids. Is it OK for...
View ArticleInfertility: With a little help from your friends
I attended my first RESOLVE support group meeting with much trepidation, and now that I’ve been attending for over a year, I have a strong tribe of equally determined women surrounding me. I attended...
View ArticleHomemade Valentine's Day gifts for teachers
Valentine’s Day is a great time to show your child’s teacher just how much you care. Cute cards with candy attached are great for classmates, but what can your child give the teacher? We found some...
View ArticleParenting Guru: Secrets to a happy family
Want a happy family? Learn to stick together through the rough spots and practice what you preach, says Scott Haltzman, M.D., clinical assistant professor of psychiatry and human behavior at Brown...
View Article4 Super Bowl crafts for kids
Hosting a Super Bowl party this year? Little ones aren't always as into the big game as Mom and Dad might be. Keep the kids occupied and part of the action with these fun Super Bowl crafts for kids....
View ArticleInsomnia isn't just for moms
Do you get enough sleep? If you’re raising kids, the answer is probably no. What you might not realize is that your child could be suffering from lack of sleep as well. Learn about the signs of...
View ArticleWhen kids with food allergies are bullied
You may know that food allergies are on the rise, but did you know that it’s also a way for bullies to do what they do best — intimidate and harm, while using the offending food as a weapon. We talk...
View ArticlePrepare your child for the dentist
Wish you could somehow start over and stop being afraid of going to the dentist? Here’s your chance to give that opportunity to your child. Learn how to work with your child’s dentist and discover some...
View ArticleMake a Valentine's Day mailbox
Collecting sweet valentines from family and friends is a big part of the fun on Valentine's Day. Create an extra special place for those valentines to be delivered by helping your child make an...
View ArticleStudy seeks experiences with prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome
Duke University has launched a study aimed at gathering parents’ experiences with prenatal testing and receiving a prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome . The study is open to parents currently expecting...
View ArticleHarris Faulkner on family, career and balancing it all
On screen, Harris Faulkner is a poised newsperson who anchors Fox Report Weekend and is a breaking news anchor for Happening Now. But when she's home with her husband and daughters — Bella, 6, and...
View ArticleBlack History Month activities for kids
Celebrate Black History Month with your kids this February. Spend time with your children learning about the contributions and accomplishments of African-Americans throughout history and today....
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Lisa Ling, Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott, Holly Madison
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! Pregnant Lisa Ling was glowing at the Boom Boom Baby Room event, as is Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott. Holly Madison showed off...
View ArticleDIY Super Bowl cupcake holders
These DIY cupcake wrappers take minutes to make, but make a major impact on your Super Bowl spread! Whether you make them before company arrives, or use this as a craft to keep the kids entertained...
View ArticleBaby names for your future football star
If you have visions of your baby boy being a football stud , then you will love our football-inspired baby names. From cool names from NFL stars to boy names we think would look pretty darn good on the...
View ArticleSuper Bowl games that will score with your child
It’s the big day and you and your husband can’t wait to blend into the couch with a bag of chips and a cold beer and watch the game and the commercials . But what about your children who you know won’t...
View ArticleA checklist for choosing a pediatric dentist
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that kids should visit a pediatric dentist when their first tooth comes in or by their first birthday. Our checklist will help you pick the best...
View ArticlePacking heat on the playground: Teachers with guns
Any discussion involving firearms is bound to get heated. Whether you are a gun owner or a gun control advocate, recent media coverage of gun-related crimes has left parents concerned about taking...
View ArticleGroundhog Day activities and crafts
Groundhog Day takes place each year on Feb. 2. This year, celebrate with your kids with some fun Groundhog Day activities and crafts. According to folklore, on Groundhog Day if the groundhog pokes his...
View ArticleClueless about Black History Month?
Admittedly, you're not as well-informed about Black History Month as you'd like to be. You want to share the important history with your child, but know you need to brush up on your facts first. So...
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