Oh no! It can't be! Surely your kids aren't already complaining of...gasp...summer boredom, are they? It's still early in the summer vacation season for most school-aged children, ... Read More

If you haven't checked out the Child Care Forum lately -- which is moderated by a talented child care provider professional who goes by "Symphony" -- take another look. ... Read More

About Guide to Pediatrics Vince Iannelli, M.D., has created a Spoiled Brat Screening Quiz. While all kids at some time or another exhibit traits of brattiness, we ALL know ... Read More

Looking for a quick and easy "from-the-heart" activity parents/providers can do together with kids to help teach charity? Dannon Company and America's Second Harvest have teamed together to help combat domestic ... Read More

Noooooo! It can't be! Who hasn't had a child care provider or babysitter set up for weeks or even months, only to have a last minute emergency put ... Read More

To dads, grandparents, stepdads, fathers-in-law and foster dads everywhere...THANK YOU! We don't need this day to tell you how much you are valued and appreciated, but Father's Day is ... Read More

Have you ever heard of Operation Military Child Care (OMCC) or do you know of anyone in the miliary who may be interested in this program? This new program ... Read More

As I waited in the checkout line in my oldest son’s favorite clothing store, my attention was grabbed by the pounding music screeching from the store’s built in speaker system. ... Read More

"Fireworks! Fireworks! Can we shoot off some fireworks this year...puh-lease mom and dad?" The stands are already popping up in the outskirts of the city, and my kids already ... Read More

In this case, my husband and I are the ones gone from home and grandparents are providing tender-lovin' care. But kids of all ages (me included) get sick for ... Read More

June is National Safety Month, and an appropriate safety focus for this audience is keeping kids safe while participating in youth sports. Kid sports options are abounding, and opportunities ... Read More

Father's Day is quickly approaching (June 19) and a not terribly surprising response as to what many dads really want on this special day is to spend more quality time ... Read More

It was with sadness that I watched the newcast this week reminding parents once again of ozone alerts and the potential dangers associated with local air quality. But emotions ... Read More

Need some good reasons to start taking care of your child's teeth as early as possible? How about several hundred or thousand reasons? Read more about why it is important ... Read More