I'll admit it. I nearly lost my cool with my kids, and thus my leverage over them. Yes, I still am in charge, although sometimes it seems a ... Read More

Any parent in the know realizes that finding a quality babysitter takes effort and planning. It's not as easy as just calling someone up and dashing off when the ... Read More

Expect fewer needle pokes and resulting tears next time your baby needs routine immunizations. A new five-in-one vaccination that protects against diptheria, tetanus, pertussis, polio and HiB (Haemophilus influenzae ... Read More

The search for finding the best childcare possible for your child is on for fall, and here are 12 quick questions to ask to help screen potential childcare providers. ... Read More

A frantic mom emailed me about her daughter drawing on walls of her new home and would the crayon marks come off the walls. I was happy to report ... Read More

With fall sign-ups about to happen (if they haven't already), parents need to carefully consider whether their child is old enough for lessons. Many daycare centers and family providers ... Read More

Every time I read or hear about a child abduction, I shudder and think of the time when I nearly "lost" my oldest child in a store. I had ... Read More

My neck of the woods (Texas) is currently under a Level Orange action alert, and Red is possible over the next week. What does that mean, exactly? For ... Read More

Msn.com featured an article this weekend advising parents about what to do if their kid is kicked out of daycare. I'm a step ahead; parents and providers alike have ... Read More

I watched in horror last week as a toddler darted behind a large SUV while the unaware motorist was backing out of a parking space. If it weren't for ... Read More

Here are child care reviews that have been recently been added to the site. While many 5-star reviews have been submitted, this time around the submissions are all unfavorable. ... Read More

Fire safety is often stressed during fire safety awareness month, which is observed in October. But fire safety is especially important in the summer, when many children are home ... Read More

Turning my calendar to July has made me realize that while summer vacation is in full swing, the new school year is approaching more quickly than I realize. I've ... Read More

At what age are you comfortable with letting your child go by himself to a public bathroom? For most of us, the answer is pretty well "never"--or at least ... Read More