The howls of a child being bitten are only somewhat worse than the pain a parent or provider feels in not being able to prevent it from happening. Children ... Read More

Perhaps your child has participated in resident camp or learned a new skill or sport in an enrichment program or special-interest camp this summer. And just as the "on-the-ball" parents ... Read More

I think polls are interesting, and it's always fun to compare my answers with others. I hope you agree, and I have created two new polls that should be ... Read More

What do parents most want from their child care provider? And, what do child care providers most want from parents? I'd love to hear the thoughts and comments ... Read More

Parents: looking for a light read on juggling marriage, work and family that will make you feel you're not alone in the daily stresses and joys of parenthood? ... Read More

I have just finished a week-long vacation with my husband and four children (three mine; one a friend) and thoroughly enjoyed seven days without alarm clocks or the always-crazy morning ... Read More

Lucky parents residing in one of 12 participating states should mark the calendar of the upcoming 2004 "Sales Tax Holiday Weekends." These weekends offer sales tax exemptions for certain ... Read More

While summer vacation seems to only have begun, it's already time to begin thinking about the school year ahead. For some parents, the decision is still looming whether to ... Read More

Calling all child care providers! Your lessons learned, common sense advice, helpful hints, do's and don't's and conversation in general is wanted. Some readers have indicated they'd like ... Read More

Do you rely solely on movie ratings to determine what your child or children in your care can watch? Is a PG or PG-13 rating acceptable or off limits, ... Read More

Nationwide, about half of all working families with children under age 13 pay for child care, according to a late-1990s study reported in the Urban Institute. The average monthly ... Read More

Parents and providers, what do you really know about the movie you're considering taking kids to watch or rent this summer? We're all familiar with the voluntary rating system ... Read More

Baby Products Guide Bobby Jo Unangst has provided a warning about a toy jewelry recall on her site. She writes: "Does your child ever ask for toys from ... Read More

You've decided you need a care provider for your child. What questions should you ask a potential provider to initially screen whether the arrangement might be right for you ... Read More

The buzz in the air from mosquitos may be more dangerous than an annoying bite and resulting itch. Mosquitos can carry the potentially dangerous West Nile Virus (WNV). ... Read More

Before you plan that day outside in the sun, parents and child care providers should be aware and watchful for the silent downer to summer: unhealthy air. Unfortunately, ... Read More