What can parents can do to keep phone messaging among tween from becoming a doorway to inappropriate, hurtful, or harmful sexual banter? Here, six ideas from Circle of Moms members for preventing kids from sexting.
The good news about clingy toddlers is that your child really likes you! The bad news is that you can't seem to put her down, even for a moment. Here are some tips for encouraging independence while you get stuff done around the house.
While 90% of parents follow the recommended vaccination schedules for young children, some are reacting to confusing information about vaccines by opting for alternative schedules. Here are their reasons, and the U.S. Center for Disease Control's response.
Do you remember the moment your child was placed in your arms for the first time? When everything in life seemed suspended and there was no time, that moment seemed to go on forever?
Are you concerned about a persistent night-time cough, or shortness of breath that appears when your child runs? We've rounded up basics on asthma risk factors, triggers, signs, and diagnosis.
We cannot imagine anything harder than parenting a terminally ill child. Writer and mother Emily Rapp's powerful essay is a rare peek into that world. Rapp's toddler son, Ronan, was born with Tay-Sachs disease, which has no cure.
With nuts banned from more and more schools and day cares, many moms say it's getting mighty hard to come up with healthy lunchbox snacks that kids will eat and enjoy. Here are some tasty no-nut snacks your child can safely take to school.
Nothing makes you more invested in your world than the experience of raising a child. Here, 25 exceptional mom bloggers from all over the political spectrum share select links and thoughts on what makes their blogs worth reading.
Once your child's teeth start coming in, it's time to think about that first dental appointment. But with experts disagreeing on the right age to start, what do moms say about the best time for a child to begin regular dental visits?
If you're struggling with the changes that pregnancy is bringing to your body, find out how other mamas-to-be have learned to embrace their oversize tummies, big boobs, and even their stretch marks.
Bedtime can be a trying time for both parents and children, and it's all too easy to let it go later and later. Is it still possible to reset their clock for an earlier start at sleep?
All parents put on a happy smile and try to be brave for their children at doctor and hospital visits, but does this really help them? Here's how to tell the truth about what's to come in an age-appropriate way, and without overwhelming your child.
If you've ever hosted a holiday dinner at your house, then you already know how much work is involved and how much time it takes to get all those delicious dishes hot on the table at the same time. There's typically so much prep...
