What’s Your Camp’s Vaccination Policy?
Last year’s measles outbreaks in the U.S. led summer camps to review their rules about vaccines and immunizations.
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Good Intentions Don't Prevent Cavities
Parents choose juice boxes, gummy vitamins and bottled water with their kids' health in mind, but it could lead to more cavities, warns Dr. Rachel A. Maher.
How to Tell if Your Child Has an Ear Infection, When to Go to the Doctor
A local pediatrician explains what to look for when you think your child has an ear infection, why a doctor may not prescribe antibiotics and when ear tubes might be necessary.
How to Get Your Child With ADHD to Focus
How to get an ADHD daydreamer to focus
10 Quick Positive Discipline Tips You Can Rely On
What is positive discipline? Katie Chiavarone explains and gives examples of how to use it.
How to Wash Your Hands: Tips from a Pro
Get hand-washing advice from a doctor.
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What to Do With the Family When You Need a Sick Day
Tips for taking care of the family when mom needs to take a sick day.
The Misunderstood Stay-at-Home Dad
Why does society continue to look askance at men who stay home with their children? This stay-at-home dad gets to the bottom of the issue.
Babysitting Exchanges
Try these creative babysitting exchanges to get FREE childcare when you want a night out.
How to Find the Best Child Care
How to check out a day care or preschool classroom to find the perfect child care provider for your kids
I Was a Main Line Nanny
A behind the scenes look at the life of a Main Line nanny. Plus, parenting tips from a non-mom
Safe Swaddling
Learn to swaddle your baby in a safe, hip-healthy way.
Quality Child Care: Local Trends
Major trends in child care throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and South Jersey include ratings systems, staff education, backup child care and technology.
Big Kid Bed, Here I Come
A no-tears guide to moving your child from the crib to a toddler bed
Day camp or day care?
Summer day camps offer many of the advantages of day care as well as fun and active outdoor play.
Choices for Early Education & Care
Know your options, do the legwork and trust your judgment when you search for day care that matches your child.
How To Find a Reliable Sitter
Trusting your children with a new babysitter isn't easy. How do you find someone you can rely on?
Many Day Cares Aid Potty Training
Many day care centers work with parents on potty training. Typically, training begins at 33-36 months.
How To Find Quality Child Care
Here's what to look for if you're seeking a quality child care program.
Web Expands In-Home Child Care Options — for a Price
The Web has opened new options for finding babysitters, nannies and au pairs.