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Foster care: an adoption option

Foster parents eventually adopt an estimated 50%-60% of children in their care. While avoiding the expense of conventional adoption, there are pitfalls to foster adoption.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Alphabet exercises as easy as ABC!

Most kids need repeated exposure to learn the alphabet. Here are ways parents can reinforce ABC learning.

By Daisy Wakefield

5 holiday shopping money-savers

Make a list... Don’t rush... Avoid debt... Carry less cards and cash

Urinary incontinence affects many

The 40% of middle-aged women who have stress or urge incontinence often can be helped.

By Jo Rizzo

IEP vs. 504: What’s the difference?

If your child has a disability and the school recommends a 504 Plan, be aware that the protections are weaker than an IEP's.

By Jennifer J. Nestle, Esq. and Josh Kershenbaum, Esq.

10 Halloween Safety Tips for a Boo-tiful Night

Halloween is not only one of the most festive nights of the year for kids, it's one of the most dangerous, Here are 10 safety tips.

Courtesy of AAA Mid-Atlantic

Dine out stress-free (sort of)

These mom-tested tips for eating with kids at a restaurant include menus, timing, tables versus booths and ambiance.

By Claire Fadden

SUDDEN CARDIAC ARREST

Detection of children's heart defects and rapid response to emergencies can save lives. Lawmakers in PA, NJ and DE have taken action.

By Mary Ann Muller

The Science of Defiance

Children typically defy their parents. At what point does hostile, defiant behavior indicate an emotional disability?

By Erin Kane

Wegman, cool facts and Gaileo

Weimeraner photographer William Wegman discusses how to depict nature. Often garish illustrations spice up a fact book. And a biography chronicles the "father of modern science."

by Frank Lipsius