Healthy snacks including veggies and cheese can help take the edge off of kids’ between-meal hunger pangs, and may help put a dent in rates of childhood obesity. In a new study, children who were given cheese and vegetables as a snack ate 72% fewer calories than children who snacked on potato chips, and this [...]

On Thursday, millions will tune in via live streams, television or in person to Macy’s 2012 Thanksgiving Day Parade for its 86th annual celebration. Thousands will flood the streets of New York City to see the parade with its marching bands, performers, celebrities, giant helium balloons and ornate floats. The 86th annual parade is a yearly [...]

By: Nicole Pelletiere Selecting a name for your child can be a challenging task.  Not only must you choose a name that you and your husband both admire, but it must be a name that your little one will be proud to carry for the rest of their life. Luckily Jennifer Moss, author of “The [...]

A Spanish toy company is facing fiery criticism today after releasing Breast Milk Baby on Friday in the U.S. “Breast Milk Baby,” the latest doll from Berjuan Toys, comes with a halter top that has sensors sewn into the nipples. When the doll comes in contact with the sensors, which are covered by petal appliques, it begins [...]

By Victoria Clayton  Most parents know that sinking feeling and the nagging doubt that comes creeping along with it: Your baby seems like, well, maybe he’s sick. Or your toddler bumped her head, has a weird rash or is running a fever. It used to be that pediatricians were bombarded with calls from parents unable [...]

This content of this article was originally published by CPSC.gov CPSC and U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s recent seizure at a U.S. port of two shipments of children’s Halloween costumes with safety issues has resulted in many questions to us about what parents should look for when buying a Halloween costume. Here are some things for you [...]

KidsHealth writes that preschoolers sleep about 10 to 12 hours during each 24-hour period. However, there’s no need to be rigid about which 10 to 12 hours these are. The vital thing is to help kids get enough sleep. New research is now being aimed at determining the value of naps for preschool kids, as reported by Science [...]

This Labor Day, Monday, September 3, children will get to experience the Neighborhood of Make-Believe when Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood launches on PBS KIDS.  The new show from The Fred Rogers Company is the very first program inspired by the award-winning Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, PBS’ longest-running children’s show in history (40+ years!). The show for preschoolers was created by [...]

The key to raising a smart, successful child lies not in technology, structured activities and rigid lessons, but in allowing plenty of time for imagination, creativity and exploration.