Parenting

Many families have been effectively cutting a second rent check to send their kids to day care, according to new data from the Department of Labor.

Would you name your baby Rover or Fido?

Baby name consultant and mom of three Colleen Slagan has a ton of baby names she absolutely loves. But there are a few aspects of the baby naming process that give her “the ick.”

While Amelia Wright ran a road race, her mother, Rebecca Wright, was going the extra mile … as a matchmaker.

A child born after loss is commonly referred to as a “rainbow baby,” but this term can sometimes be problematic.

The cake didn’t reveal the baby’s sex — a voicemail from the bakery did.

We checked the law in all 50 states. Plus, an expert explains how to tell if your child is mature enough.

There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, says child development expert — and mom of three — Dr. Tovah Klein. Luckily, kids don’t need their parents to be perfect.

These babies are identical twins, but their mom has no trouble telling them apart.

When was the last time you took a weeknight off from parenting? Not a date night, not running errands, but a night purely for yourself.

Girls have been hitting puberty at increasingly younger ages over the past few decades. New research looks at environmental factors that may play a role.

In the Lammert family, there is one day each year that is more special than the rest — it’s Aug. 25, the day of all four of the Lammert daughters were born.

“I remember thinking, ‘I can’t believe she’s here with me.’”

As teens head off to college and young adults move out of their family home, parents may experience empty nest syndrome. Here’s how to cope with it.

Nearly a quarter of millennials and Gen Zers without children do not plan to become parents, primarily due to financial reasons, according to a recent report.

Dorm insurance is a personal property insurance for college students who live on campus. But you might not need it.

Preschool options are growing as states expand early learning programs. That means parents face a dizzying array of choices. To find a high-quality preschool, parents should take a tour. Teachers should be engaged with children, down at their level and asking questions. The preschool should be able to share a curriculum that relies on play-based learning and emphasizes the whole...

Cameron Rogers went on an “apology tour” after she had her first child. 

Parents are ringing the dinner bell early — right after school — claiming it makes for a calmer and happier evening.

“I run a tight ship,” says Melanie Cade, who homeschools her children. “My kids eat cookies and chips but during the pandemic, I saw an unhealthy dependency on pre-packaged snacks because they were readily available.”