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Dawn Kelley Talks About Her Barney Butter Business And Being An Entrepreneur (Step) Mom

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Dawn Kelley is revolutionizing cold lunch for school kids everywhere. As the CEO of Barney Butter, a yummy almond butter, kids who are clamoring for their PB&J sammie can enjoy almond butter instead, which is far healthier, too. We spoke exclusively with Dawn about Barney Butter, being a stepmom and how she balances it all. What were you doing prior[...]

Here’s How Other Parents Are Potty Training Their Kids, According To Study

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Even though dealing with a diaper blowout at 2:00 a.m. might not be the most scintillating way to spend an evening, the alternative (potty training) isn’t exactly exciting, either. In fact, some parents prefer that their kids stay in diapers just a little longer just so they don’t have to deal with it. But if you’re looking to find out how other parents [...]

Olympic Gold Medalist Dara Torres Shares The Benefits of Swimming For Children (And Adults)

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The benefits of swimming are hard to beat. Not only does it allow you to have a high performance workout, but it eliminates any additional stress to your body. It also helps you tone muscles and build endurance. Plus, it's fun to simply splash around in the water. That's something that Dara Torres, a 12-time Olympic medalist, knows al[...]

Here's How Using Your Cell Phone Can Negatively Affect Your Child, A Study Finds

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Your smartphone may help you coordinate your schedule and keep you connected with work, but it’s doing a lot of damage to your relationship with your children, according to a new study. Researchers from Boston Medical Center did an undercover study in 15 fast food restaurants to observe parents and children together. Parents in 40 out of the 55 fa[...]

When Should A Child Get Braces? It Might Be Earlier Than You Think

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You look at your child one day and notice that her pearly whites are, well, a little crooked. How early should a child get braces? The sooner, the better, advises Jonathan S. Petrover, D.D.S. “Kids are getting orthodontic treatment at a younger age than they were a generation ago. This is because of the advent of the concept of splitting some patie[...]

Here’s How To Explain To Your Kid Where Chicken Nuggets Really Come From

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When it comes to kid food, you can’t get more classic than a chicken nugget. And as a parent, you’re probably serving them up almost on a daily basis — or hitting up the drive-thru to buy them. But at some point, your child might put two and two together, and realize that when they’re saying that they want chicken nuggets, the word “chicken” is in there.[...]

Olympic Gold Medalist Kristi Yamaguchi Offers Tips On Keeping Kids Active

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Kristi Yamaguchi wants everyone to feel like an Olympian this winter. The Olympic gold medalist has teamed up with Team Kellogg’s for the Winter Olympics to help parents keep their kids healthy—and active—during the cold winter months. Kristi spoke exclusively with Celebrity Parents Magazine about being a part of Team Kellogg’s, her top picks for Sochi, an[...]

Here's What Are Pediatricians' Offices Are Doing To Keep Patients Safe During The Pandemic

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When you walk into your child's pediatrician's office, it's like you can almost feel like you're risking your health. After all, what with all the coughing, sneezing, and sniffling, it can feel more like a cootie catch-all than a sanitary situation. But if it's necessary to take your child to the doctor because they're feeling ill, you have a right to kn[...]

This Is How Parents’ Smoking Affects Their Children

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If you needed one more reason to quit smoking, this might be it. The more time a child is exposed to a parent addicted to smoking, the more likely the youth will take up cigarettes and become a heavy smoker, according to a new study in Pediatrics. Researchers compared different patterns of parental smoking and how that impacts their children’s smoking in[...]

This Recipe For Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes Will Totally Make Your Mornings

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When it comes to whipping up a fast breakfast for your kids, pancakes pretty much come in last on the morning menu. There are bowls to take out, frying pans to heat up, a whole host of ingredients, and So. Much. Mixing. But you might rethink your stance on weekday pancakes when you try this recipe for lemon poppy seed pancakes from the Grand Lu[...]

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