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Screen All Kids for Heart Problems, Pediatricians' Group Says
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends heart screenings for kids whether or not they play sports.
5 Tests You Should Not Order for a Child With Autism
The American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health lists 5 things doctors and patients should question in tests for kids with behavioral or developmental disorders.
Jun 18, Preschool science experiment: Using ice to teach science concepts
An introduction to the preschool science experiment, with evidence-based tips, and illustrated examples of supervised projects for kids ages 4 and up.
Entertain and Educate Babies With These 15 Lamaze Toys
Lamaze is best known for its breathing techniques that you use during childbirth, but did you know that it is a resource for parents well beyond the pregnancy stage? According to Lamaze International, "Our goal is simple: We want all parents to feel confident,...
25+ Adorable Themed Birthday Cakes For Kids' Summer Birthdays
Planning a birthday party for a summer baby? We've found some of the most creative and fun cakes designed to inspire your child's celebratory confection. Whether or not you have a theme for your party picked out, peruse our gallery for some of the most awe-worthy and...
Splish Splash! Get Cake Inspiration For Your Next Pool Party From These Summery Themed Cakes
Whether you have a summer baby with a birthday in the warm months or just feel like throwing a pool party for all of your family's friends, there's nothing more fun than a day splashing in the sun. And since you can't have a party without cake, why not incorporate the...
Gun Suicides Are Rising Sharply Among American Youth
A new study finds a rising number of young Americans, including children, are taking their own lives using firearms.
I'm the Parent Who Lets Their Kids Solve Their Own Playground Squabbles
If you see me at a local park or out and about with my kids, you may think I'm a free-range parent - and I'm okay with that. My parenting style is pretty low-key when I take the kids out to socialize with others. I try to give them the space and distance they need...
Instead of Letting My Daughter Spend the Summer on a Screen, We'll Go on Adventures
Those long summer days tempt me to fall back on screen time to occupy my daughter. The heat makes me lazy while, at the same time, school is closed so I have to keep her busy all day. But each time I feel like asking Dora to take my kid on an adventure so I don't have...
Ricky Martin's Daughter Is Obsessed With CoComelon, but It's All Downhill When He Sings
Someone is going to have to give Ricky Martin's daughter a history lesson about her dad's career! During an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the iconic singer and doting dad sat down to discuss what he's been up to over the last year and just how seriously his...
Kids, COVID & Vaccines: What to Know
More than 6.7 million children age 12-17 have received at least one vaccine dose. But new data is also raising concern about hospitalization rates in teens.
Ryan Reynolds Was Inspired by His 3 Daughters to Speak Out About His Mental Health
Ryan Reynolds knows how important it is to talk about mental health in order to continue destigmatizing it. After opening up about his "lifelong pal" anxiety during Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Ryan recently explained just how crucial it was to be candid...
The Best Online Parenting Classes to Help With Labor, Breastfeeding, Sleeping, and Beyond
When Hilary Duff posted in February 2019 about her journey hiring a sleep trainer to get her daughter Banks (then 3 months old) to sleep, I felt a huge relief. At that point, I had a newborn baby and an 18-month-old toddler, and I remember thinking, "Even celebrities...
Jun 4, Machiavellian kids: Understanding the moral reasoning of bullies
Studies suggest that many bullies are popular, confident, and socially-savvy. So what's missing? Empathy, and a sense of social responsibility.
33 Popsicle Recipes That'll Keep You and Your Little Ones Cool All Summer Long
On the hottest days, nothing sounds more appealing than an ice-cold popsicle. A warm-weather favorite of grown-ups and little ones alike, popsicles are an easy hit. From the supremely simple, like easy strawberry-banana pops, to the surprisingly unexpected -...
Tan France Has Had His Son's Name Picked Out Since He Was 16 – "I'm Very Excited!"
Tan France and his husband, Rob France, are ready to welcome a baby boy via surrogate this summer, and Tan has already planned out exactly how he wants to raise their new son. "I'm very excited!" he said during an interview on A Little Late With Lilly Singh on June 2....
Everything We Know About Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler's 3 Shared Kids
Reality star Kristin Cavallari is best known for her time on MTV's Laguna Beach and The Hills, but now, she's a mama to three very cute kids she shares with ex-husband and former NFL player, Jay Cutler. After getting engaged in 2011, the pair welcomed their first...
This Cute Pacifier Holder on Amazon Has Saved Me From Midnight Wakeups
When my son Miles was an infant, there was a period when we were frequently awoken by cries coming from the nursery. My husband and I instantly knew what the problem was: He'd lost his paci. As we negotiated whose turn it was to go and find it for him for the fifth...
These Parents Had a Gender Reveal For Their Transgender Daughter, and the Photos Are Stunning
When Julie and Daniel Hindsley's transgender daughter, Ella, first told them she wanted to be a girl, they didn't know what to expect, but 6-year-old Ella has since transitioned to the little girl she's always wanted to be thanks to unwavering support from her family....
I Came Out as Pansexual to My Mom, and I'm Grateful She Accepts Me For Who I Am
I always knew there was something different about me. All the way up until college, I had many questions about myself, most of them about my sexuality, though I wasn't comfortable with what it all meant yet. As a freshman, I came to terms with the fact that I was...
May 27, Health benefits of religion: Are religious kids better off?
Studies link religion with health benefits, but that doesn't mean that being religious makes us healthy. What matters is social and emotional support.
15 Books on Positive Parenting That Will Help You Have a Happier Home
Growing up, my mom always called me and my siblings "ma'am" or "sir." I asked her why once - I mean, we were just kids - and she told me that it's important to treat everyone with respect, no matter their age. This philosophy is exactly what positive parenting is all...
Pink's New Documentary Is a Must-Watch For Parents: Read Her Most Revealing Quotes
e Pink recognizes how her fans see her, even if it's not exactly accurate. At one point in her new Amazon Prime Video documentary, Pink: All I Know So Far, she is futilely trying to discipline her then-toddler son, Jameson, for hitting her during bath time. "Everyone...
Gal Gadot Cannot Stop Gushing About Her Kids – Learn More About Them!
Image Source: Getty Wonder Woman herself Gal Gadot and her real estate developer husband Yaron Varsano have some of the cutest stories about their two daughters and seem to be having a blast with parenting. We can only imagine how much fun they'll have now that Gal is...
Hate When People Say Parents Shouldn't Be Their Kid's Friend? This Mom's Got Your Back
@destini.ann YUP!!! #positivediscipline #positiveparenting #positiveparent #momtips #mominspiration #adviceformoms #peacefulparenting #parenttips ♬ original sound - Destini Ann I've heard it said hundreds of times: "I'm not her friend, I'm her mom." And I've had it...
Clues to Rare Disorder Affecting Kids With COVID-19
Researchers say new insight into the rare condition MIS-C seen in kids with COVID-19 could improve treatment of the condition.
Tan France Reveals, Without Hesitation, Which Member of Queer Eye He'll Trust to Babysit His Son
Tan France has always known he wanted to be a father, but if it weren't for the unforeseen work hiatus as a result of the coronavirus, there's no way he'd be about to have a baby in just a few short months. "I don't remember a time before wanting to be a parent," he...
Parents' Input Key When Screening Toddlers for Autism
When parents raise concerns about autism, pediatricians are more likely to respond with follow-up care.
Bike-Linked Head Injuries Decline for Kids, But Not Adults
Increased helmet use and construction of dedicated bike lanes in cities have helped reduce cases of serious brain injuries.
What's Best for Recurrent Ear Infections in Kids?
A new study suggests the common treatment of "ear tubes" may not prevent future middle ear infections in all cases.
Prince Harry on Why He Moved His Wife and Son to the US: "That Wasn’t the Plan"
Prince Harry paid a visit to Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert podcast to chat about mental health and his upbringing, and how he applies both subjects to his roles as a husband to Meghan Markle and dad to Archie (and soon, a daughter!). The Duke of Sussex opened up to...
May 11, The effects of television on language development: Helpful or harmful?
Watching television is linked with slower language acquisition, but why? It's because it tends to displace live conversation between babies and adults.
FDA Authorizes Pfizer COVID Vaccine for Kids 12-15
This is the first COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. authorized for use in younger teens and adolescents. In late March, Pfizer released results from a study that showed high antibody responses and 100% effectiveness against COVID-19.
It's Time We Stop Labeling Schools as "Good" or "Bad" – Here's Why
As a high school teacher, I have heard quite a lot of my students' personal stories and how they have gotten to where they are today. But, one story really resonates with me. This one student, in particular, came to America a few years ago as a refugee. When he...
Ben Affleck's Sweet Mother’s Day Note For Jennifer Garner: "So Happy to Share These Kids With You"
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ben Affleck (@benaffleck) Despite their split in 2015, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck parent their three beautiful kids together, and in honor of Mother's Day, Ben shared a sweet message for his ex-wife featuring rare...
Channing Tatum Makes a Great Model For His 7-Year-Old's "Magical" Blindfolded Makeover
Channing Tatum's daughter could be a makeup artist in training. Luckily, Everly, 7, gets to try out her beauty skills on dad at home. On May 7, the actor shared a video of the "magical" makeover he and personal trainer Arin Babaian got, thanks to his daughter. Oh, and...
Conventional Sleep Training Methods Didn't Work For Us – Here's What We Did
When my kids were infants, I think I spent more time researching ways to solve their sleep problems than the average law student spends studying for the bar. My son had issues with early waking and not napping at all, and I couldn't get my daughter to fall asleep at...
Parenting as a Highly Sensitive Person Can Be Overwhelming – Here's How I Handle It
I'm a highly sensitive person (HSP), which means I have stronger emotional and sensory responses than many other people. Sometimes, for example, bright lights or loud sounds can send me into a panic or trigger unbearable migraines. I can't watch even remotely scary...
Survey: Parents to Wait to Get Kids’ COVID Vaccine
Three-quarters of parents don’t plan to vaccinate their kids against COVID-19 when the FDA gives the go-ahead for younger children, according to a new survey.
Amy Schumer Shared How She'd Feel About Son Gene Having Autism in a Sweet Birthday Post
View this post on Instagram A post shared by @amyschumer Amy Schumer's son, Gene, is 2! In celebrating her little one, Amy dedicated a fair amount of Gene's birthday post on Instagram to her husband, Chris Fischer. The love letter to both of her boys was featured in...
A Year Into Fatherhood, Joe Jonas Has Uncovered the Most Important Secret: "Naps Are Nice"
It's been nearly a year since Joe Jonas became a father, and he's quickly picked up on the most important parenting lesson of all: "Naps are nice. All around." The Jonas Brothers singer recently touched on raising daughter Willa and marriage to Sophie Turner in an...
Channing Tatum Gushing About His 7-Year-Old Daughter Has Me Smiling From Ear to Ear
For any of Channing Tatum's self-proclaimed number one fans, I'm sorry to report that the feeling is not mutual. Nope, that spot is reserved for Channing's 7-year-old daughter Everly, aka Evie, the inspiration behind his first children's book The One and Only...
Tiffany Haddish on Her Plans to Adopt an Older Child: "I Want Them to Know That I Put In the Work"
Last November, Tiffany Haddish shared her plans to adopt or foster older children, and recently revealed she's taking the next steps to prepare herself for parenthood. On the May 3 episode of E!'s Daily Pop, the actress said she's "taking parenting classes now," and...
Gender-Creative Parenting Can Empower Your Child's Gender – Here's How We're Doing It
I'm nonbinary, and my partner's pregnant. I flinch when people ask, "Boy or girl?" If gender were really about genitals, then why would so many people ask about our baby's genitals? Of course, they're not asking about genitals. (At least, I hope not. There are very...
May 3, The best infant feeding schedule: Why feeding "on cue" benefits babies
Most experts recommend against adopting a strict infant feeding schedule, and with good reason. Babies are better off when they are fed on cue.
Will Baby Have Allergies? First Poop Might Tell
A new study of baby's meconium (what the fetus ingests and excretes while in the womb) may show the child's risk of developing allergies by the age of 1.
I'm Using This Phrase to Teach My Kids to Be More Thoughtful and Considerate
As moms, it's often been our societal job to be martyrs. We do all of the things for all of the people and don't care if all of this mental load takes us down. Only now, we're finally fed up. Moms are over all of it and willing to accept help. Hell, I'm even training...
Docking Stations Saved My Sanity (And My Shoulders) When I Became a Mom
Before I became a mom, I did everything I could think of to prepare for my son's arrival. I read books, asked fellow moms for advice, and engaged in baby prep that ranged from preparing a nursery to stocking a freezer full of ziti and chili. But something I had not...
Game of Thrones's Natalie Dormer Had a Baby! She's "Absolutely in Love," but Very Sleep-Deprived
Natalie Dormer is a mama! The Game of Thrones alum revealed that she welcomed a baby girl in January with her partner, David Oakes, and shared details of her life as a new parent on the latest episode of the That's After Life! podcast with hosts Esther Rantzen and...
COVID Forced Me to Accept That My Husband's Parenting Style Is Just as Valid as Mine
With all the time we spent in lockdown this past year, my husband's parenting style with our very young children became just as influential in our family as my own. As a mother, I have always taken the lead on parenting. I initiated most major changes and took on most...