Practical information on children’s health, safety, sleep, movement, and emotional wellbeing.
October 22, 2026
Does bedtime turn into a nightly battle of extra stories, endless questions, and repeated trips out of bed? Discover four research-backed ways to make bedtime calmer, more predictable,...
October 17, 2026
New research links preschool food reluctance with later differences on certain thinking tasks—but does not prove causation. Try this playful, pressure-free way to help children explore unfamiliar foods.
July 23, 2025
Protecting kids from vaping can begin long before they’re offered one. Research suggests that clear family expectations, open conversations, and practicing how to handle peer pressure can help...
December 16, 2024
Young kids need plenty of movement—but that doesn’t mean preschoolers need serious sports training. Here’s what research says about active play, motor skills and helping children develop a...
February 03, 2023
Postpartum depression affects many new mothers, but it isn't the same as the baby blues. Learn the symptoms, treatment options and ways families can offer meaningful support.
December 19, 2022
When your child has a cough or cold, simple remedies can help them feel more comfortable. Learn which home treatments are supported by pediatric research, which to avoid,...
January 29, 2021
Parenting can leave very little time to recharge. Here’s what pre-2021 research on parental stress and burnout can teach us—and realistic ways parents can make a little room...
January 15, 2021
Cloth or disposable diapers—which makes more sense for your family? Here’s what parents should know about cost, convenience, environmental impact and diaper rash—and why you don’t necessarily have...
January 01, 2021
Looking for quick and healthy snacks for your toddler? Try these simple snack ideas—and discover how snack time can also become a chance to talk, count, make choices...
