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Fortnite addiction is forcing kids into video-game rehab

Fortnite, first released in its popular "battle royale" mode in September 2017, isn't just causing problems for kids.

December 03, 2018

My parents divorced yet still lived together. It made me think unhealthy relationships were normal.

My parents divorced when I was six and lived together until I was 16. It was a strange, messy decade filled with joy, rage, sadness and, yes, love.

November 12, 2018

What to do when your child is accused of sexually inappropriate behavior

When it comes to sexual abuse, parents often focus on protecting their children; few consider the possibility that their child might be the perpetrator.

October 25, 2018

Baby shark doo doo doo ... How toddlers around the world made a K-pop earworm go viral

Baby shark, doo doo doo doo doo doo. How a silly K-pop song went viral with toddlers.

September 14, 2018

Rear-facing car seat guidelines are changed by pediatricians

Kids should ride in rear-facing car safety seats until they reach the highest height and weight their seat can hold, a leading pediatricians' group now says.

August 30, 2018

Five ways to prepare young children to visit a loved one who is dying

Parents may shy away from them and wonder if it's a good idea to take their children to visit a relative or loved one in the hospital or a hospice facility.

August 06, 2018

Alcohol in breast milk could affect cognitive development in kids, study finds

A new study found evidence suggesting that a mother's alcohol consumption while breastfeeding could have negative impacts on her child's cognitive abilities.

Food delivery services aim to take school lunch pressure off parents

Some companies deliver to the schools, others to homes. As for teens calling in their own food deliveries, some schools allow it and others don't.

We were drowning in diapers and scheduling sex. But then we got our groove back.

We are aging right alongside our children, but there is a paradox at work. We are getting older, yes, but feeling younger.

Top U.S. baby names released, with influence from Melania Trump

Emma and Liam were the most frequently chosen baby names for 2017.

Amazon Alexa's 'magic word' update aims to make young users more polite

Should your kid be issuing orders to a virtual assistant? Introducing Amazon Alexa's "magic word" update to promote politeness among young users.

New research suggests postpartum depression can affect dads, too

According to one research study, hormonal changes could partly be the cause of postpartum depression in men.

The compelling case for being an 'intentionally lazy' parent

"Intentionally lazy" parenting gives children the independence to try, do, and maybe even fail a little, on their own.

Baby talk is good for youngsters, and mothers speak it all over the world

Parents may feel a bit silly using baby talk, but babies not only prefer listening to these exaggerated contours, they learn new words more easily from them.

Lions and tigers and Eames — Oh, my! Baby gifts inspired by art and design

Want to welcome a new baby in style? Check out our picks for shower gifts that keep creativity and aesthetics in mind.

7 real-life skills your teen needs before going away to college

A comprehensive list of things parents of older teenagers can discuss with their kids to help them get ready for higher education, and life in general.

February 12, 2018

4 alternatives to spanking

The American Academy of Pediatrics' suggestions for discipline without spanking.

January 12, 2018

My shadow son: A stranger insisted he was my child for more than a decade

I have a shadow son — a shadow son I didn't give birth to, a shadow son who believed I was his biological mother for over a decade.

January 03, 2018

From a traveling circus in the parks and the UniverSoul Circus to corn mazes, challenge courses and pumpkin fests, here are 25 things to do with the kids this fall. — Web Behrens

September 09, 2017

Kids ride Metra for free on Take Our Children to Work Day

Young people will be able to ride for free on suburban Chicago's commuter rail service for this year's Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day.

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