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5 Strategies for Prying Away the Halloween Candy

For children, Halloween is almost too good to be true. They simply show up at a neighbor’s door, dressed as their favorite character, and handfuls of candy are tossed into

How To Make Early Allergen Introduction Easy for Parents & Sitters

Special guest post from the allergen experts at Ready, Set, Food! Did you know that every baby is at risk for food allergies? New research shows that every baby is at

Time Saving Tips for Your Favorite Holiday Traditions

We recently surveyed parents and most rank “decorating the tree” as their number one holiday tradition. While others rate visiting Santa, watching holiday movies and building a gingerbread house among

How to Help Kids Deal With Rejection

By Denise Daniels If your child has ever been left out on the playground, left un-picked for a sports team, or overlooked for the school play, you understand the heartbreak and

5 Ways to Teach Kids the Value of Volunteering

By Mark Palm Parents today face an uphill battle when it comes to getting their kids interested in doing anything besides burying their faces in the screen of a phone

News You Can Use: No Need to Eat for Two When Pregnant

By Dawn Van Osdell Researchers at Imperial College London have proven that there’s no need for pregnant women to “eat for two,” because their bodies adapt to absorb more energy

To Push or Not to Push: Finding the Balance in Kids Sports

By Dawn Van Osdell Fourth-grader Michael Shaw* tried out and earned a spot on a local U10 boys soccer team, giving him a chance to improve his game and compete

News You Can Use: Singing to Soothe a Crying Baby

By Dawn Van Osdell Every parent has tip-toed away from a nearly sleeping baby after using all the tricks in our arsenal to sooth him. Turns out, these shenanigans might

Making the Pump Work at Work: 6 Tips for Returning To Work After Maternity Leave

By Gina Ciagne Congratulations! You’re a mom who’s heading back to work, breast pump packed, after a few weeks or months spent at home with your newborn. Here are some tips

How to Be a Low-Stress Parent

By Mary Pulido, Ph.D. Parenting is the biggest responsibility you will ever undertake as an adult. Why didn’t someone tell you it would sometimes mean you’d feel old before your