Kids

By Sa'iyda Shabazz

We don't always need to feel guilty for our parenting decisions, and sometimes we need to do what we need to do. One mom gets real about the struggles of dining out at restaurants with small children.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

Here is what you need to know when considering whether you would like to raise your child as a vegan with advice and recommendations from a Registered Dietician.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

We've all been there. We've handed over our phone or iPad to our kids as we sit down to eat a restaurant. Instead, try these three ideas to engage your children and allow for family bonding and interaction time.

Disciplining your children is never an easy task, but for parents of highly sensitive children it can be especially challenging. A child development specialist and family psychotherapist weigh in with tips for success for disciplining highly sensitive and emotional children.

By Charise Rohm Nulsen

As parents on the sidelines, we want our children to do well and to do their best, but lines are crossed when parents begin yelling at the referee or umpire and screaming at the players. Here are five tips for dealing with intense and inappropriate parents at kids' sports events.

By Rachel Sokol

What should you do if your child swallows a coin, battery, or plastic item? Two pediatricians share their advice and expertise.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Discussing autism and other mental or physical disorders with your children can be a tricky and confusing place if you aren’t sure how to start the conversation. Here are a few conversation starters that will make autism more understandable for your child.

By Rachel Sokol

Being “gluten free” is NOT a cool, trendy diet fad—it’s a lifestyle choice some parents make for their child’s health. But, is it okay for all kids? We asked and experts answered.

By Jacqueline Weiss

Not ready to expose your kids to the world of smartphones? Giving your child access to the internet and social media at all times can be nerve-racking. That's why so many parents are choosing to keep things old school and give their kids a flip phone instead. Here are the pros and cons of giving your child a flip phone vs. a smartphone.

By HeHe Stewart

Just as you and I need days to veg-out and spend the day baking, kids also need days to spend playing in the yard and reading on the couch. Parenting experts weigh in on whether you should let your kids take a "mental health day" from school.

By Rachel Sokol

Even the most well-behaved kids get in trouble at school once in a while. As a parent, do you know how to handle it? Three education and child behavior experts explain what parents can do after learning their child got into some trouble at school.

Helicopter parents have evolved and it's not good for anyone, especially children. Have you heard of lawnmower parenting? Lawnmower parents are similar to helicopter parents in that they hover, but they may actually be more destructive.

By Rachel Sokol

We know putting ourselves down about our bodies is bad for us, but did you know it's bad for your kids, too? We talked to a psychotherapist who gave us tips on instilling a positive body image in your kids by being kinder to yourself.

By Laura Richards

Mother's Day is usually a happy day to celebrate Mom. But for many, the day stirs up loss and sadness, whether it’s from the loss of a child, mother or a strained relationship. Know that you’re not alone and that there are ways to cope with loss on Mother's Day.

We all post photos and updates of our kids on social media, but are we inadvertently compromising our kids’ safety? Here’s what you need to know to keep your own social media use in check.

A growing amount of experts agree that raising children outside of gender stereotypes is a good thing for their developing minds. But, what does that actually mean? And should you do it for your child? We start with the perspective of a one parent and who is raising her child gender-neutral in the first of a series on gender-neutral parenting.

By Rachel Sokol

When drop off your child for a playdate or your teen heads to a friend's house, there are certain questions you ask the parents: Do you have rules about screen time? Can we provide snacks or drinks? When should I pick them up? But there is one critical question parents don't think -- or are too embarrassed -- to ask: Is there a gun in your home?