Gender Neutral Toys on the Rise, Thanks to the Internet
Products marketed to children are more divided than ever, but the Internet is increasingly offering alternatives to Hot Wheels and Barbies.
Two-Minute Warnings Don't Help Kids Transition Away From Screentime
Two-minute warnings may work well in sports, but they dont, apparently, work for children.
Shootings by preschoolers are happening at an average pace of about two per week.
This Is How We Can Appreciate Our Teachers Everyday
Here are facts to share next time you hear someone say that teachers "have it easy," are "overpaid," or are "never fired."
My Kids Have Two Moms To Celebrate On Mothers Day
My mother-in-law asked my partner and me what we would be doing on Mothers Day. Our answer: well be mothering on Mothers Day.
Infographic: What Parents Need to Know About Bottled Water-Free Events
To reduce the environmental impact of concerts and events, event organizers are increasingly reducing and even banning sales of bottled water.
"A gap year gave me more life skills than 13 years of schooling"
Meeting new people and dealing with a different environment builds your confidence like crazy, says my mother. Youre more adaptable to different situations and challenges. My father said the ...
Kid Made Recipe: Everything You Need to Pull Off An Impressive Mothers Day Brunch
You don't need to plan for weeks to host a delicious, beautiful Mother's Day brunch at your place. One trip to the market and minimal prep will set you up.
How Important is Brain Research to Early Childhood Education and Services?
The science indicates that helping parents improve the way they interact with their babies has real impact on physical and mental health.
Drinking Can Temporarily Improve Happiness but it Doesn't Last
People momentarily happier when drinking alcohol but over longer periods, drinking more does not make them more satisfied with life.
The Best (and Worst) States for Moms to Earn a Paycheck
Which places are doing their best to help moms raise their kids, contribute to the economy, and stay sane all at the same time?
Wherever you go, there you are. With your kids. Bickering at the threshold of The Royal Towers Hotel lobby at the Atlantis Resort in the Bahamas
You turn one next month. We will celebrate with tears and sadness mingled with the gratefulness and amazement at all we’ve been through this year.
Next time you child has a belly ache, consider this information.
Why Starting Sentences with I Feel like Is a Conversation Killer
The phrase "I feel like" is an absolutist trump card. It halts argument in its tracks.
Important New Study Reveals Teens Feel Addicted to Their Phones
Half of of all teens say they feel addicted to their mobile devices.
Do This One Thing So Your College Student Can Manage Money
Knowing how to manage money and stay out of debt can alter the future of any adult - especially those just starting out.
Contrary to Popular Belief, Childhood Obesity Rates Are Still Growing
The significant decline previously reported ... is not evident in our results, for girls or boys, when using all data from 1999 to 2014.
Study Shows Men Discount the Distress Cries of Female Babies
We make gender assumptions about babies almost immediately after they are born.
Even as More Women Hold High-Status STEM Jobs, Girls Remain Anxious About Math
The gap between girls and boys anxiety in math is bigger in more developed and equitable countries.
For a Healthy Gut Microbiome, Drink Red Wine and Eat Chocolate
Some scientists hope to use the microbes that live in our guts to diagnose and treat the diseases that seem to be linked to them.
Report Shows How Entrepreneurial Moms Are Often Prevented From Reaching Full Economic Potential
Many additional challenges exist for mother entrepreneurs, including increased work-family conflict, biases, and lack of mentorship and social capital.
How Consumerism Makes Motherhood Look Like an Expensive Job
I cannot say this enough: motherhood is not just a job for the wealthy. It's a job for a woman who is ready to love her precious child with all that she is.
5 Phrases That Can Help Protect Your Child From Sexual Abuse
Our very words can help prevent children from sexual abuse. Here are a few phrases that are especially useful.