At times, planning arts and crafts projects for your kids can feel overwhelming — expensive materials, time-consuming preparation and exhausting cleanup. To get you started with an afternoon of low-energy activities, here are some beginner-friendly and easy-to-set-up art projects that… read more
Early childhood (0–4)
The Sticky Substance in Your Baby’s Diaper
Poop is a normal part of life. As you transition to life with a newborn, you’ll realize that it becomes a topic of everyday conversation. When did the baby last poop? What did it look like? How did you deal… read more
How to Know if Your Baby is Eating Enough
Feeding your baby is not an exact science. As a new parent, it’s easy to be scared your instincts aren’t right or you’re missing cues from your newborn. Here’s a guide to knowing if your baby is eating enough –… read more
Ready, Set, Potty Train! When to Potty Train Your Child
So — you’ve made it through the newborn phase sleep struggles and may feel like you’re finally in a settled place as a parent. But now it’s time to potty train your child, which can be a very grueling time… read more
What are Umbilical Hernias in Infants?
Most hernias occur in adults in the abdomen or groin as an organ pushes through the muscle or tissue. However, about 20% of infants are born with an umbilical hernia, when some of the baby’s intestines push through the abdominal… read more
The Crib to Bed Transition
Kids grow up so fast, perhaps a little too fast. Your tiny bundle of joy is now a rambunctious toddler who has gained the ability to mischievously jailbreak their crib, scaling the bars with wild abandon. It might be time… read more
Ways Dads Can Bond with Their Newborn Baby
The bond between a mother carrying her child typically starts when that baby is in her womb. While the connection between a dad and baby is just as important, it may not begin until the baby is born. Experts say… read more
Baby Safety: How to Make Your Home a Safe Zone
Bringing a baby home is an exciting moment in any parent’s life. The nursery you built finally welcomes a giggling, raspberry-blowing bundle of joy. But before the stork arrives, parents must prepare the home to be a safe zone for… read more
Elimination Communication: Can You Potty Train Your Infant?
All parents deal with potty training their children, with the average age of training in the U.S. being between 2 and 3 years old, according to HealthyChildren.org. But many societies around the world embrace infant toilet training. This is also… read more
The Most Unusual and Popular Baby Names in the U.S.
If you have ever or are currently agonizing over the perfect name for your baby, you’ve probably read endless lists. Naming a child can be such a special experience. Inspiration may come from family or religious backgrounds, uniqueness, tradition or… read more