No surprise: A key to infant learning is surpriseObserving the unexpected drives babies to learn, study shows April 02, 2015
Is the mean mommy voice better than yelling?If yelling is the new spanking, as some claim, then could the mean mommy voice be the new yelling? April 02, 2015
Mad scramble or over-easy, these Easter egg hunts cover all tastes Young and old can scramble for little treasures in these local Easter egg hunts. April 01, 2015
Making time for kids? Study says quality trumps quantityDo parents, especially mothers, spend enough time with their children? March 29, 2015
Can adopting a pet help prepare you for parenthood? Can owning a dog or cat help a couple decide if they're ready to raise kids together? Family and relationship experts — and parents with pets — weigh in. March 24, 2015
How to induce kids to eat more fruits and veggies? Hire a chefThis news will not blow back any foodies' aprons, but is a useful reminder to lunch ladies and school boards everywhere: When it comes to making the March 23, 2015
Looking to give a kid a lift? Check our guide to the best way to bike, family styleNew bikes carry kids, parents in style and comfort. Choose the one that fits your family's needs. March 20, 2015
Cry it out? Why not, and let's debunk some more parenting mythsFrom the minor to the monumental, myths about raising children number in the hundreds, and we all likely buy into at least a few of them. March 20, 2015
Design your own kids' clothes using Patchery websiteIf Pinterest and Etsy had a love child, it would be the Patchery. March 13, 2015
12 family-friendly ways to celebrate St. Patrick's DayDress your little sprouts in green and head to these parades and maybe even a pub or two to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. March 11, 2015
'Cinderella': A boy tries on new film for sighs A shoo-in for girls, 'Cinderella' won't cross gender lines like 'Frozen' did. March 11, 2015
No shushing this: Author James Patterson is donating $1.25 million to school librariesAuthor James Patterson is offering more than $1 million in grants for school libraries. March 09, 2015
A fair for parents of kids with special needsParents of children with disabilities can find resources and support at the Developmental Differences Fair in Chicago. March 05, 2015
Competition for kid audiences moves to Internet screensWith tykes watching less traditional TV as they shift to digital-video services, Nickelodeon is launching a no-cable-required Internet service of its own. March 05, 2015
'Permission to Parent' author's tips for raising happy, empowered kidsIn her newest book, 'Permission to Parent,' Dr. Robin Berman has advice for helicopter parents — to stop being helicopter parents. March 04, 2015
Father-son videos make a case for National Day of UnpluggingCommon Sense Media is advocating disconnecting from media and technology for 24 hours this Friday, to better focus on friends, family and offline interactions. March 03, 2015