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Drowning really is silent: What parents need to know this summer

I used to read stories about near drownings every summer and think, "I'm so glad that didn't happen to me." Then it did.

The unpopular secret to raising happy children, according to a child psychologist

It might sound counter-intuitive, but it’s highly effective, an Ivy League psychologist says.

Your kids will ask about shootings. Here's what to say at every age

When a horrific event happens, again and again, what do we tell our children?
An ambulance leaves of Covenant School, Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, March 27, 2023.
An ambulance leaves of Covenant School, Covenant Presbyterian Church, in Nashville, Tenn. Monday, March 27, 2023.

Spring forward: 5 ways parents can prepare kids for daylight saving time

From installing blackout curtains to wearing kids out, parents and sleep experts explain how to adjust to the time change.
Boy sleeping on bed with dog
Boy sleeping on bed with dog

How to handle toddler tantrums when you're traveling

Flight delays are bad. Flight delays with toddlers can be a nightmare.
crying babby in airplane
crying babby in airplane

16 clever and cute Thanksgiving pregnancy announcements

Yes, this is the time to use ALL the "bun in the oven" puns
Pregnant Woman Standing Amidst Trees Against Sky During Autumn
Pregnant Woman Standing Amidst Trees Against Sky During Autumn

11 simple acts of kindness that families can do together

World Kindness Day is the perfect time to reach out and make someone's life better.
Holding hands
Holding hands

I’m a parenting educator: Here are 5 things I always do with my own kids

By making time for these tactics in your home, you’ll reap behavior benefits for years to come.
Amy McCready with her two sons
Amy McCready with her two sons