If your child is in child care or school, there are special dates quickly approaching that provide an optimal way to say thanks to some mighty important people! ... Read More

Our family has used a drop-in child care facility several times in the past, and we've again decided to again utilize a drop-in center for our almost 8-year-old and her ... Read More

How much do you pay each week on child care and how do those costs compare with what others pay? Take this free poll and then compare your results ... Read More

Who's watching our youngest children? A study of child care patterns as part of the "Assessing the New Federalism" report by the Urban Institute found these facts of children ... Read More

April 24-30 is National TV Turn-Off Week, and the notion is simple. Watch less TV and lead a healthier, more attentive, and certainly more fun life. I could ... Read More

I live in Texas, where next Thursday has been proclaimed Texas Bike and Walk to School Day across the state. I'm not a huge fan of special commemorative days ... Read More

Youngsters may not particularly understand the significance behind Earth Day, but April 22 and the week leading up to it provides a prime opportunity to educate kids about Mother Earth ... Read More

I constantly tell my three kids that "I'm not a maid" and that they need to pick up after themselves. With summer approaching, I'm starting to think some extra ... Read More

A picture-perfect baby doesn't mean that parents shouldn't be on watch for developmental delays. New parents talk about height and weight milestones, yet there are developmental milestones that need ... Read More

Kindergarten roundups are either scheduled or occurring now in public and private schools across the country, and many parents are undecided about whether their child is emotionally, mentally and physically ... Read More

It's puzzling why parents and child care providers/teachers often become nervous about upcoming parent-teacher conferences. The meetings, which can be between parents and school-aged teachers or even between parents ... Read More

You hear about adults becoming victims of identity theft practically every day in the news, but don't forget that innocent kids often get their identities stolen as well. Kid ... Read More

"Child abuse and neglect hurt us all: our children, our families, and our community. Learn more. Volunteer. Help a Child. Become a Foster Parent. Speak ... Read More

My family veterinarian cautioned me about Toxicariasis, a parasitic infection in cats and dogs that can be passed to kids. Children can get the roundworms by handling (or even ... Read More