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She Survives Severe COVID, Gets Illness Seen in Kids
After recovering from a severe case of COVID-19, a woman is hospitalized with multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C).
These 25+ Maternity Dresses Are the Perfect Choice for Spring
There's no surer way to give your bump a boost than throwing on a dress. Wearing the style that fits just right seems to always give a mom-to-be an instant bout of confidence to go about their day. As the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time to pack the...
Want to Use Positive Parenting as Your Kid Ages? Here's What a Psychiatrist Recommends
Sure, there is no such thing as a bad kid, but we can certainly agree that some behaviors are more difficult to live with than others. As our children grow, how do we continue to teach them how to behave while keeping our tactics age-appropriate and positive? David...
Katherine Heigl Changed Her Mind About Having More Kids After the Pandemic
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Katherine Heigl (@katherineheigl) Katherine Heigl is sharing what life has been like with her husband, three kids - Naleigh, 12, Adalaide, 8, and Joshua, 4 - and their many pets amid the pandemic. The star of Netflix's new...
Kids’ Dental Anesthesia: What Parents Should Know
A handful of tragic cases involving children who died during dental appointments have prompted a closer look at pediatric dentists’ growing use of anesthesia for kids having routine procedures like cavity fillings, root canals, and tooth extractions.
Social Media, Kids' Binge Eating Often Go Together
New research suggests hours spent scrolling through social media and watching TV trigger binge eating in preteens.
Biden Vows Enough COVID-19 Vaccine for Every Adult in May
The president also said teachers, school employees and child care workers will be able to get at least their first dose in March.
WebMD Survey: Many Parents Back Kid, Teacher COVID Shots
A majority of parents of teens and preteens say they plan to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 within a year of the shots being authorized for use in children. But parents of younger age groups were less certain about their vaccination plans.
Could ADHD Raise Odds for More Psychiatric Illnesses?
Experts say the more pressing issue is making sure that children with ADHD get the care they need in the first place.
Tag Yourself in Amy Schumer's Cluttered, Post-Child-Care Kitchen – I'm the Orange Peels
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @amyschumer How's Amy Schumer handling life at home without child care, you ask? Direct your attention to her kitchen for the answer. The comedian, whose beloved nanny, Jane, stopped caring for baby Gene last month, shared...
Strep Throat Doesn't Worsen Tourette's, May Affect ADHD
A new sturdy finds strep throat doesn't appear to aggravate Tourette syndrome in youngsters, but may affect kids with ADHD.
Home Schooling: Pros, Cons, and What You Need to Know
Many parents turned to home schooling in the wake of pandemic uncertainty. If you’re thinking about it, here’s a look at the pros and cons, plus other things you need to know to get started.
What Are the Different Parenting Styles?
There’s no one set way to parent your children. Learn about the pros and cons of various styles.
Tips for New Moms During the First Few Weeks
Caring for a newborn is often tiring and overwhelming. Parents share their best advice on how to make it through those first weeks at home.
Social Media Has Exposed the Racism of Private Schools – but There's Still More to Do
In the wake of George Floyd's killing last year, the racial reckoning of the "Black at" movement spread across Instagram. Black alumni and current students of independent, private schools stretching across the country - including The Lovett School, Sidwell Friends,...
Jill Biden on Being a Mother Pre-Pandemic: "It Was Already Hard Enough"
Dr. Jill Biden may be the First Lady, but she's also an educator and a mother, and therefore understands deeply how this pandemic has affected her fellow teachers and parents, as well as students of all ages. In an appearance on the Kelly Clarkson Show, Jill...
Feb 25, Exercise for children: How physical fitness benefits the brain
Studies reveal the cognitive benefits of exercise for children. Moderate-to-vigorous activity may stimulate brain growth, improve focus, and help kids learn.
Setting Curfews for Your Teens
Curfews for your teens can be tough to enforce, but it’s important that kids have guidelines to keep them safe and healthy.
Single Mom by Choice: What You Need to Know
Considering parenting on your own as a single mom? Learn about one woman’s life as a single mother by choice.
Manage Your Anger as Parents
Anger has skyrocketed in parents during the pandemic. It’s normal to feel it and crucial to manage it as best you can.
A Round of Applause For Mandy Moore, Who Was Still Filming This Is Us at 38 Weeks Pregnant
Mandy Moore is the real MVP. Case in point: the actress was still filming This Is Us while nearly 38 freakin' weeks pregnant. Yep, thirty-eight. Series creator Dan Fogelman revealed this fun fact on Twitter following the show's latest episode that aired Tuesday,...
Parenting: What’s It Like to Have Three Kids?
Thinking of having a third kid? Mom-to-three Diedre Anthony shares the ins and outs of her daily parenting life.
Co-parenting: How to Do It Right
Divorce is all too common, and successful co-parenting perhaps less so. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn easy ways and new insights to switch to a team approach that helps your kids thrive.
Tips for Single Parents
Are you struggling to juggle all the responsibilities of being a single parent while trying to maintain your sanity? Get advice from other single parents on how to make life easier and happier for you and your children.
Preparing for Baby: What I Wish I Knew
Parents share what they wish they’d known before they brought their newborn home.
Tips for Single Dads
Being a single dad can be tough. Get tips on how to set routines, build a support system, and communicate with your ex. Find out how you can make life easier for you and your children.
Safe Sleeping: Keep Baby in the Crib, Not Your Bed
For safe sleeping, parents should not share bed with infant, American Academy of Pediatrics says.
Did You Know Wearing Socks at Night Could Help Your Toddler Sleep Better?
Toddlers can be very particular, and sometimes the smallest thing can make all the difference, whether it's that one sippy cup they'll drink from or that one little detail that helps them sleep well. Could putting socks on them do the trick? And what if they take them...
Kids' Robust Immune Systems May Shield From COVID
New research finds children's immune systems attacked the new coronavirus faster and more aggressively than adults' immune systems did.
Dear Mothers: Rest Can Make Room For Joy
Up until about 10 years ago, Domari Dickinson was your typical working mom. "I got married, had some more kids, started a business, and I didn't feel like I deserved rest," Domari, a certified parenting coach with four kids between the ages of five and 19, told...
When Will Kids Get COVID Vaccines?
Clinical trials for the first FDA-authorized COVID-19 vaccines haven't yet been completed for children and teens younger than 16.
Feb 15, When do babies sleep through the night?
Many babies begin to "sleep through the night" (at least 5-6 hours) by 3-6 months of age. But some take longer, and night-to-night variability is common.
Is Any Amount of Coffee Safe for Baby During Pregnancy?
New research finds too much coffee during pregnancy could lead to kids with behavior problems later on.
2020 Had Few Silver Linings, but These Beautiful Birth Photos From the Year Definitely Count
Each year, talented photographers around the world submit their best birth and postpartum photos from the year prior into the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers competition; and 2021's winners, which include birth photos taken throughout...
Anderson Cooper and His Ex Still Live Together to Coparent: "It's Weird, but It Works Out"
Anderson Cooper shared how life is going with his adorable 9-month-old son, Wyatt, in an interview for The Ellen Degeneres Show. After revealing that Wyatt is a big fan of songs like "The Wheels on the Bus" and "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star," Anderson explained what...
This Netflix Comedy Explores What Happens When Parents Say "Yes" to Their Kids For 24 Hours
Parenting amid a global pandemic likely means that the word "no" comes out of our mouths a lot more than we'd like. And while we want our kids to follow the rules and grow up to become productive members of society, striking down every borderline-outlandish idea they...
In Addition to Talking to Kids About Using Social Media, Try Carson Daly's Great Parenting Tip
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carson Daly (@carsondaly) With four kids of varying ages at home, Today host Carson Daly and his wife, Siri, are navigating parenting phases with babies, tweens, and everything in between. However, the dad of 11-year-old...
Child Suicides Rising During Lockdown
Parents really need to be on the lookout for one in particular: an increased risk of suicide among vulnerable teens.
24 Celeb Moms Who've Shared Their Breastfeeding Photos
The breastfeeding selfie trend was a big step for normalizing breastfeeding, and some of the most influential "brelfies" came from celebrity parents who shared theirs with millions of fans around the world. Whether they snapped the photos at home or while working, to...
This Easy Trick Gets My Little Ones Into the Tub Without Meltdowns Every Time
At our house, the evening grumpies are very real. Even the most mellow of evenings can bring a full-blown, all-hands-on-deck tantrum at the simple mention of two words: "bath time." Don't get me wrong, my kiddos love bath time: the toys! The bubbles! It's a...
Katy Perry Opened Up About How Motherhood Changed Her: "Best Decision I Ever Made"
For Katy Perry, becoming a mother didn't just equate to sleepless nights and diaper duty, it truly changed who she is as a person and the mark that she wants to leave on this world. On Feb. 8, the American Idol judge and new mom sat down on Jimmy Kimmel Live to talk...
This Woman's "Mom Resume" Shows Why Raising Kids Is Its Own Full-Time Job
Sydney Williams, a global director of brand marketing and mom of two kids under the age of 3, knows how devastating the pandemic has been for working parents, especially mothers. To illustrate how difficult it is to juggle a career with raising her children, Sydney...
Meet Ashe and Axel, Seth Meyers's Sons Who Both Have Sweet Meanings Behind Their Names
Late night host and comedian Seth Meyers and his wife, human rights lawyer Alexi Ashe Meyers, have two adorable sons, both of whom came into the world on their birthdays very quickly, completely ready to roll. The couple tied the knot on Sept. 1, 2013, in Martha's...
A Pediatric Psychiatrist Explains the Best Way to Talk to Kids About Gender and Pronouns
Although many parents have every intention of talking to their kids about gender and preferred pronouns, knowing where to start can be tricky. According to the Mayo Clinic, most children "categorize their own gender by age 3" and "develop the ability to recognize and...
Kids Who Got Flu Shot Had Milder COVID Symptoms
Those who had their current flu shot were less likely to have COVID-19 symptoms, respiratory problems or severe illness, University of Missouri researchers said.
Owen Wilson's Kids Have the Coolest Names – Meet Ford, Finn, and Lyla
Funnyman Owen Wilson has his hands full. He's dad to two boys under 11 years old (nearing the teenage years already!), and the father of a 2-year-old baby girl, too. Although his sons come from separate and estranged relationships, Wilson does his best to make them...
Very Little Spread of COVID at Kids' Day Camps
Day camps could be considered breeding grounds for coronavirus infection, but a new study shows that when social distancing measures are followed, few illnesses result.
Jill Biden Says You "Shouldn't Have to Be Lucky" to Raise a Family and Have a Career
First lady Dr. Jill Biden is opening up about her parenting experiences and giving advice to families amid the pandemic. In the March issue of Parents, the college English teacher shared that she has loved seeing her daughter Ashley and stepchildren, Beau and Hunter,...
The Mental Health Toll of Keeping Schools Closed
WebMD's Dr. Hansa Bhargava shares why she believes it's urgent that children return to in-person school .
Amy Schumer Calls Fellow Mom Natalie Portman a Liar Because Her Parenting Advice Didn't Work
Amy Schumer is calling out fellow mom Natalie Portman for being a "liar" after the actor's parenting advice didn't quite work out for her. In an appearance on Late Night With Seth Meyers, Amy shared Natalie's parenting tip and joked about her son's age, name, and his...