Thirty years ago, American families used to gather around the television set. Now every member of the family often has access to almost every screen available, from laptops and smartphone...
Your child’s school days are about so much more than just classwork: School is also where kids learn vital lessons on how to interact with people.That’s especially true when it comes to f...
All kids have scary feelings: The toddler who cries when Mommy leaves the house, the tot who worries when Daddy turns out the nursery lights. But there are anxious feelings…and then there...
Congratulations—you’re having a baby! You and your partner (and parents, and family…) are excited, especially if this is your first child. But as your due date draws near, you’re also a l...
Parents used to have a hard time calling children in to supper. Now they find it difficult getting kids to go outside. In response to the growing concern that too many kids don’t have eno...
Magnesium is recognized for being calcium’s partner in helping to build strong bones—an important consideration for growing bodies.*But that’s only one of the functions performed by magne...
When should your baby be walking? Talking? Start playing with toys? While each child is unique, it’s only natural for parents, especially first-timers, to wonder if their child is on sche...
You had heard the stories about newborns and sleep-deprived parents before your child arrived. Now, with a baby sleeping only three hours at a time, you know they’re all true.Fortunately,...
Just like you, your children need exercise—and no, ascending levels on their favorite video games doesn’t count. “Physical activity helps kids develop mental clarity, feel less stressed a...
Ask a parent what could be more important than their children’s health and the answer is swift: “Nothing.” Parents instinctively place the health of their kids above all else. That concer...
The bounty of the sea offers a bounty of nutrition—protein, zinc and other minerals, omega-3 fatty acids—for your children. But those nutrients aren’t going to be helpful if your kids won...
Once your baby grows into toddlerhood, the real fun part of being a daddy begins! Here are some ways to have a good time with your little one. Toss a Ball! Your child should be able to th...