FE expert and writer Brittany McCabe has launched Alpha Kids, the first-ever nail polish for girls and BOYS. She discusses why she lets her own son paint his nails and how it welcomes creativity and artistic expression.
Help children develop their social skills with our quirky list of age-appropriate "get to know you" questions for kids Get the conversation started! Download our free printable version and use it on long car journeys, while traveling to after-school activities, or at the dinner table!
Tantrums are frustrating for all of us and we have to work not to jump in and solve the problem or express our displeasure with their display of emotion. Here are eight calming phrases to help your child come out of a tantrum or meltdown.
We’ve gathered the interview questions that every parent should ask a babysitter before hiring them to make the process easier for you.
Autism may be linked to the consumption of processed foods during pregnancy, according to a new study.
You've made the decision to give your kids your old cell phone. Make it even more impressive by letting them create their own phone case to go with their inherited phone. Plus, learn more about how to bring your old device to your carrier to be added to your plan.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What should you do if your child swallows a coin, battery, or plastic item? Two pediatricians share their advice and expertise.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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