A unique online nanny reporting site that features a mini license plate to attach to a child's stroller with information for feedback is celebrating its first year in operation. ... Read More

The American Academy of Pediatrics is making a strong push to have all children screened for autism twice by age 2. Symptoms to watch for and the call for ... Read More

A few years back, when there was an extreme shortage of the flu vaccine, our family wasn't able to get our annual protection. The result...you guess it, is that ... Read More

Information about staph infections and preventative measures for lessening any risk was recently sent home from my children's schools. This action raised my "germ radar." But when my ... Read More

I've worked in public schools for 15 years now, and I've seen a lot of great ideas as well as ones that should be left in the conference room. ... Read More

I live in a nice middle-class area, am viligant about keeping my kids safe and healthy, and trust my pediatrician completely. Oh, and we have really good insurance. Shouldn't ... Read More

A new autism web site that features video clips with side-by-side comparisons of autistic kids compared with so-called normal behaviors has the purpose of helping to get autistic children identified ... Read More

My stomach literally lurched when I read this week's local headline about a beloved 65-year-old train enthusiast who has been charged with child sexual assault. He had operated a ... Read More

Attention, providers! Have you listed your child care business yet as a courtesy resource for readers? Parents, do you have a child care review you'd like to submit ... Read More

My kids have already picked out their Halloween costumes, and have been deciding on details important to youngsters: how to wear their hair and whether they want to add ... Read More

My husband and I try to instill into our brood of three the importance of volunteering and making a positive difference in the lives of others. Mostly, it works, ... Read More

Your toddler daughter has been begging to take ballet or your young and extremely active son wants to play soccer or learn how to play the piano. Sure, ... Read More

Kids do things because they're bored, curious, testing rules or boundaries, or maybe because they simply don't know that what they might do will cause problems with anyone...or care if ... Read More

National Fire Safety Awareness Month is celebrated in October, and in keeping with the noble cause, I've listed top 10 tips for teaching kids about fire safety along with fun ... Read More