children

Travel

Flying with baby: Make the process easier

The angst involved in preparing for the first plane ride with baby is almost as challenging as the actual flight itself. We've...

Kid-friendly

Child Technology Geniuses

Is your child a tech genius or a tech addict? From babies to teens, here are 5 kids who have turned their tech time into...

Children's Health

More kids ingesting marijuana

A report found that more children in Colorado accidentally ingested food containing marijuana after the drug was approved for...

Having a Baby

We disagreed on the size of our family — and our marriage ended

What happens when you want more children, but your better half doesn’t share your vision? Sometimes, the stalemate can end badly —...

Children's Health

Beyond autism awareness: Explaining autism to your child

As the numbers of children with autism continue to rise, there is no doubt your child will encounter kids with autism in school or...

Cancer Info & Support

Headbands of Hope

Looking for an easy way to give back and be inspired? Look no further than Headbands of Hope and their fight against childhood cancer.

Preschoolers

Simple ways to find more playtime

School, homework and chores are important, but don't forget to make time for your kids to enjoy plenty of playtime, too!

Preschoolers

Bridging the sibling age gap during playtime

Need ideas to encourage siblings with an age gap to play nicely together? Patience and praise help bridge the gap.

Education

Mothers Awareness on School-age Kids

Our children face an increasing number of issues at school each day -- from bullying to drug and alcohol abuse -- and it’s our job...

Family spending

Smart strategies for teaching kids about managing money

Economic woes in the past few years have prompted many parents to become more interested in teaching their children about money...

Family Fun

Take it or leave it? Best times to grab your video camera

A video camera is great to have -- you'll find that some moments just can’t be captured with photos. But sometimes, your video...

Family Fun

How to create a memory box for each child

We all want to preserve precious memories for our families, but not everyone has time to devote to scrapbooking and careful...

Organic for Kids

A disturbing trend: More cavities in children

In a disturbing trend, it is becoming more common for children to be treated under general anesthesia for major dental work. No...

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Autism diagnosis: Are more kids said to be autistic just because interpretations have changed?

Is something as simple as a different diagnosis for the same symptoms behind the meteoric rise in cases of autism recently? Find out...

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

The basics of autism: An overview

We're all trying to understand autism: what it is, what causes it, how to diagnose it, how to treat it. But autism is very complex...

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

The Autism/Vaccine (Dis)Connection

A new study denies any link between the MMR vaccine and autism. But parents who have heard anecdotal evidence to the contrary are...

Gardening

"I Can Grow" Youth Garden Award

Any undertaking that combines teaching children about nutrition and gardening is always a-ok in my book. Burpee's "I Can Grow"...

Parenting Advice & Columns

Signs your preschooler needs more playtime

If you suspect your child needs more playtime, here are some signs to clue you in. SheKnows shares signs your preschooler needs more...

Television

Sesame Street ’s new Muppet struggles with poverty, hunger

Brad Paisley, Kimberly Williams Paisley and the Sesame Street Muppets are taking on hunger and poverty, with the help of new Muppet...

Child Development & Health

Are you a BFF parent?

We all want our children to love us and think we are awesome. But trying to be friends with our children can lead to many discipline...

Activities for Kids

Tips for selecting the right summer camp for your children

Summer camp is a fun, interactive way for your child to develop self confidence and a sense of responsibility. Not all camps are the...