I watched in outright dismay as a 3-year-old repeatedly pounded his very-pregnant mom in the belly with his small fists at a local fast-food place this week. Even more ... Read More

Show me a parent who hasn't at least succumbed occasionally to enticing a child's behavior with a bribe, and I'll show you someone who is either eligible for sainthood or ... Read More

To make the search for quality child care easier, a new review and Massachusetts child care listings have been recently been added to the site. Remember that reviews, child ... Read More

The economy has more people turning to a career in child care as an alternative way to care for their kids and make an income at the same time. ... Read More

I'm always appalled when I hear kids dishing out the sass and backtalk to their parents, who seem either oblivious or just too worn down to respond. Of course, ... Read More

Although child welfare spending has increased in recent years, current economic woes may affect states' capacities to serve abused and neglected children, according to Child Trends. Many states are ... Read More

In today's tough job market, many working parents are being forced to take jobs with nontraditional hours that they may have turned down previously. But finding child care when ... Read More

Everyone knows that babies cry. That's a given. Babies cry to communicate. But what are they trying to say? If you're a new parent or ... Read More

We all know that a young toddler hitting another doesn't doom the offender to a life of bullying and anger problems. However, at the same time, hitting is a ... Read More

I recenly listened in (okay, I eavesdropped) on two women having lunch as they mulled over childbearing decisions. One woman was wanting a second child but was nervous about ... Read More

Working parents--or in today's economy, parents who are looking for work--have the extra stress and costs related to child care. For parents with relatives living nearby, a budget-minded answer ... Read More

I've often written about parenting tips to consider before hiring a babysitter to ensure that your kids remain healthy, safe and happy while you are away. After all, you ... Read More

Valentine's Day was one of my favorite holidays growing up--it still is today! I have memories of dumping out my cards and candy when I got home after my school ... Read More