All the Monsters My Kids Don't Know
We know we shouldn't allow the harsh judgments of strangers to get under our skin, but sometimes it's hard to let them go.
Parents May Pass on Chronic Pain to Children
Can an increased risk of chronic pain be transmitted from parents to children? Several factors may contribute, including genetics, effects on early development, social learning, and more according...
Ikea Issues Recall on Some Kids Furniture
Ikea has issued a recall for at least 29 million chests and dressers that can easily tip over onto children, injuring or killing them. The furniture giant said Monday that after the three deaths o...
You Must Understand Resilience is A Process Not A Thing
...Hawaiian myths explain the weird natural features including the tiny, tear-shaped lava rocks that lie all around on the volcano’s sides, named “Pele’s tears” after the Hawaiian fire goddess. The...
Read Aloud to Your Kids EVERYDAY! Here is Why
Troubling New Study on Reading Aloud | BookSpring ...the report shows that fewer than half (46%) of parents read aloud to their children every day, and only 34% do so for at least 15 minutes. “We...
5 Things a Working Parent Can Do to Cultivate Summer Joy
Summer can be total bliss. On the other hand, as a working parent who doesn't get to slow down simply because the temp rises, it can feel a little daunting.
College a Challenge for Students With Kids
Far too many student-parents drop out, cutting them off from good jobs. There are 4.8 million undergraduates raising children — one-fourth of all postsecondary students. But more than half of thes...
More Trees can Mean less Aggressive Kids
Adolescents in urban communities may have less aggressive behaviors if they live in neighborhoods with more greenery, such as parks, golf courses, or fields. Studies have shown that the families we...
If You Give a Boy a Bag of Chips ...*
Sometimes it's all just one predictable disaster after another.
Why the 4th of July is the Date of Our Celebrated Independence
We celebrate American Independence Day on the Fourth of July every year. We think of July 4, 1776, as a day that represents the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of Ame...
The Silver Lining of Being Bullied in Childhood
The Silver Lining of Being Bullied in Childhood
Yes, My Kid Kicked Yours in the Face; I Won't Make Her Apologize
With two sides to every story, there should never be a rush to judgement. Even when one kid has a footprint on his face.
Setting Limits for "Spoiled" Kids
Setting Limits for "Spoiled" Kids
How to Win the Heart Battle: Allowing Love to Conquer Fear
We can choose to parent from a place of love or fear. Setting our fears aside in order for our children to thrive is no easy task.
What Was on the Menu at Founding Fathers 4th of July Parties?
Culinary historians and diehard Fourth of July fans alike have long wondered what exactly was on the menu at America’s first birthday party The first-ever American Independence celebration, held o...
Watermelon... Good or Bad for you?
Watermelon is rich in nutrients – including vitamins A and C, B vitamins and potassium — but where it really packs a punch is with lycopene, the antioxidant pigment that gives the fruit its deep re...
Jon Snow's Parents Reveal Family Tree
This is a twist that many fans — particularly book readers — have been waiting to see validated for quite some time. And in the world of Thrones — where so much is dependent upon family name — it w...
Some Causes of Binge Eating in Kids
In order to put childhood binge eating into context, a new systematic review identifies two potential risk factors for binge eating in children under the age of 12. With family being the most proxi...
Shielding From the Sun is Better Than Sunscreen
Parents have certainly gotten much more aware about sun protection, though they sometimes feel a little overwhelmed by the variety of products and by the job of keeping up with the imperatives for...
Study: Eating More Fiber May End Peanut Allergies
Having a child with a peanut allergy can make life pretty tricky, if not downright terrifying. While most daycares, preschools, and play spaces ban peanut butter sandwiches and snacks, parents of ...
Job Seeker tips for Moms to get Back to Work
Hey mom, savvy tech companies want you! Here's how to un-pause your career if you're looking to go back to work after kids. Nearly a third of women in the workforce take a pause in their career at...
We Can't Even Eat Raw Cookie Dough Anymore.
Maybe you’ve swiped a bite of raw cookie dough while preparing a batch to bake. Or perhaps you’ve let your children lick the batter from the cake bowl, or use homemade “play dough” to make c...
More Trees Could Lead to Less Aggression in Children-Study Finds
Date: June 28, 2016 Source: Elsevier Summary: Adolescents in urban communities may have less aggressive behaviors if they live in neighborhoods with more greenery, such as parks, golf courses,...
Raw Cookie Dough A Risk Due to Contaminated Flour
Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration issued a message warning people not to eat raw dough because of a recent outbreak of E. coli linked to contaminated flour. Investigations traced the sou...