As the sound of school bells ringing signals that school is back in session for the year, it also means that students and parents will face some common issues. It is estimated, each day in America, that 160,000 students stay home from school in order to avoid being bullied, so it makes a lot of [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Ah, the pitter patter of toddler footsteps at 3 am.  The sound is just as familiar as to where those footsteps are going to lead–your bedroom!  If you are feeling like your bed is not big enough for the three of you, rest assured that you are not alone. While it may [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere After having their children, sister-in-laws Kristin and Anna Forselius discovered that baby weight was keeping them from getting back into their normal-sized pants.  After the infamous rubber-band attempt, they decided it was time to brainstorm for a more convenient and attractive way to get the job done.  Then, Oopsie Loopsie was born. [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere The day has finally arrived!  Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood premieres on PBS KIDS with a special one-hour block of two back-to-back episodes. In honor of today’s debut of the show, New Parent has gotten the scoop from creator Angela Santomero, who was also the visionary behind the hit children’s programs Super WHY! and [...]

Beginning this semester, McGraw-Hill Higher Education will make its industry-leading personal digital tutor – McGraw-Hill LearnSmart – available for students to purchase directly. Traditionally, McGraw-Hill has marketed LearnSmart, which is available in almost every subject area, to universities and professors for class-wide adoption, which it will continue to do. But now, students can access LearnSmart [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere After a long nine months of excitement, your baby is finally here!  It is soon realized that your life-changing experience has also left you with some unpleasant surprises (added weight, saggy skin, and stretch marks—just to name a few).  Many women are faced with a common dilemma: pre-baby clothes are too tight [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere When exploring the challenges of parenthood, we typically focus on the roles of Mommies.  However, this day in age Dads are more involved than ever. With that in mind, we’re sure that carrying around a floral, not-so-manly diaper bag is no walk in the park.  Many of today’s Dads have been there [...]

Can’t get enough mac and cheese? Try this healthier version, made with sweet potato and whole wheat noodles.

Potty training specialist Ashley Hickey shares these tips and tricks.