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…
Prevent the dreaded summer slide and let your kids curl up with a cool lemonade and one of these books, suggested by children’s literature experts at The Horn Book.
Giving kids the responsibility to stay home alone can be a positive, confidence-building experience — a rite of passage.
Planning a graduation party at home can be cheaper and more customizable but you’re in charge of every detail. For this symbolic day, preparation is key. Whether an intimate get-together or going all out, careful planning equals a stress-free day.
Summer camp isn't just for younger kids. Find out how a camp experience can benefit your teen.
On that fateful day when the doctor in the delivery room handed me a tiny, six pound baby girl, I could never have imagined coming face-to-face with anyone quite so beautiful, or loving someone quite so much. As my husband…
Find great book recommendations for kids from early readers through teens in this list of favorites from The Horn Book Magazine.
A former helicopter mom figures out her place in her independent teen's life
Mom blogger Rachée Fagg recommends Genie Wishes by Elisabeth Dahl as a book to read and share with your tween blogger. It will be available April 2013.
What parents should know before you let your tween or teeen reach for the bleach.
Mom blogger Jeanne McCullough recalls her teen self-esteem issues and says women should stop expressing self-loathing in front of young girls.
Graduated teen driver's license laws seek to counteract a difficult climate.
The Horn Book Magazine has published its Fanfare List of the top kids books published in the past year.
More than 1/3 of women age 14-22 used indoor tanning in research conducted for the American Academy of Dermatology.
Remember when kids looked forward to a summer free from anything that seemed like school? That has changed for many kids as today’s academic camps put a positive spin on “summer school.” Private schools and local colleges are good places…
Today's youth travel and adventure camps offer styles ranging from rustic to resort. Many blend adventure, service and cultural immersion.
The Complete Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook: Man Skills
At least one in five U.S. kids ages 12-19 now has at least mild hearing loss.
These small earphones are a main culprit in the shocking increase in teen hearing loss, now estimated to affect 1 in 5 U.S. kids ages 12-19.
Teen “rebellion” is really establishing an identity. Experts advise parents to remember their own adolescence.
Consignment stores can stretch your budget. Some also will sell your gently used clothes and other items.