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Double Trouble

Tips about caring for newborn twins and triplets

By Morgan Pendleton

Enjoy Earth Day at home!

DIY kids projects celebrate Earth Day.

By Charles Abankwa

Body mass index tracks growth

80% of kids have “normal” weight-to-height ratios. Body mass index (BMI) is a strong indicator of a child's health.

By Suzanne Koup-Larsen

Hope on the horizon: Promising autism therapies

New therapies and treatments for autism

By Charles Abankwa and Stanley Thomas

The sports camp decision

How to choose a summer sports camp

By Terri Akman

MomSpeak wins Gold Award for blogs

The blog, a collection of posts from some 20 area moms, "has a ton of variety," according to contest judges. MetroKids magazine's calendar and book reviews also received recognition.

Avoid Snapchat snap judgments

Parents can influence how teens use the popular messaging app, which sends photos or short videos that disappear in 10 seconds.

By Carolyn Jabbs

Art, shadows and soulful apes

Children's book topics include a lively little girl's museum visit, cutouts designed to produce intriguing shadows and a sumptuous counting book based on apes.

By Frank Lipsius

10 dangers that overtired kids face

Today's children are notoriously sleep-deprived. The more you know about chronic overtiredness, the better able you'll be to spot it.

By Malia Jacobson

Baby food for thought

Pediatricians and safety experts answer FAQs about baby food. Did you know store-brand formulas like Parent's Choice or up & up can save $600 per year?

By Sandra Gordon