Fewer International Adoptions; More Open Adoptions
International adoptions are in decline, but there are many domestic options.
Author: Malia Jacobson
What's the Best Sunscreen to Use for Kids? High SPF? Spray? Sunblock?
You stocked up on sunscreen, doled out sunglasses and floppy sunhats, and managed to coat your kids in gooey white SPF 30 before hitting the local swimming hole. But they still came home looking like lobsters, moaning and groaning over…
How Much Sleep Do Kids, Tweens, Teens Need?
Lost sleep hurts learning and hinders school-day success, according to sleep experts and numerous new studies. That’s bad news, because today’s kids get about an hour less sleep each night than they did 30 years ago, says New York Times…
What Makes the Montessori Schools' Method Different?
Montessori schools encourage mindfulness.
10 Ways Being Tired Hurts Children
What damage can overtiredness cause your child? Are sleep aids safe for children?
Parting with the Pacifier
How to drop the binky habit, for parents and baby!
Super Smiles
Learn how to keep your child's teeth healthy from the toddler years through the teens.
Can Diet Changes Improve Neurocognitive Disorders?
Learn how an elimination diet and other eating habit changes may have a positive effect on mood and behavior.
Playing Nice in the Snow and Ice
Practice these safety tips to keep avoid winter sports injuries.
School Volunteer Guidelines
Here's how to help your child's PTA without burning out.
Are Vitamins and Supplements Safe for Kids
Are vitamins and supplements safe for children? Find out how much and which ones your kids should take.
Up in Arms: Kids & Toy Guns
Should parents worry about kids, toy guns, water blasters and make believe gun play?
Healthy Teeth
For National Children's Dental Health Month, a look at teeth grinding in children and ways to whiten kids' teeth. Plus, the top 10 tooth staining foods
Welcome, December Baby
How to enjoy the holidays when you're due to give birth in December
School Problems: "My teacher hates me!"
A grade-by-grade guide to solving school problems and dealing with "bad" teachers
The Montessori Mind
Young children aren’t known for intense concentration. To the contrary, kids are expected to bounce from one activity to another with the attention span of a gnat. That’s why parents are surprised when they tour a Montessori School and see…
Sleep Issues in Kids with Special Needs
How to deal with the snoring, sleep apnea and sleep disorders that often affect kids with special needs and can be linked to learning disabilities.
How to Take Great Family Photos
A professional photographer gives advice for taking timeless family photos at holiday
Big Kid Bed, Here I Come
A no-tears guide to moving your child from the crib to a toddler bed
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.
Teen tooth-whitening tips
What parents should know before you let your tween or teeen reach for the bleach.
A winter sports safety guide
Here's how to avoid skiing, sledding, snowboarding and ice hockey injuries.
Momsomnia: Reclaim Your Rest
Nearly half of U.S. women report tiredness that interferes with daily life. Here's what you can do about it.
Soothe Back-to-School Jitters
The first day of school is loaded with excitement. It can also be filled with anxiety. Here's how preparation can ease those worries.
