Of all the milestones your child will achieve, potty training is probably the one that most parents least look forward to. It’s messy, it’s laborious, and it feels like there’s no end in sight. But you don’t want your kid to be heading to preK and still not be potty trained, though. That’s why you’ll need some potty training tips to avoid having pee (and[...]

  You slather on the sunscreen, pack up the snacks, and bring your child to the playground so they can burn off some energy — and you can get a much-needed break. But playgrounds can be a precarious place, especially for small children. So if you thought that you could just sit on the park bench and chill, think again. There are a whole host of e[...]

Gun violence continues to be a public health problem among children. In a recent study published in Pediatrics, the impact of gun exposure among children ages 2 to 17 was measured, and the stats are sobering. It found that 1 in 4 children has been exposed to violence involving a weapon, either as a witness or, sadly, as a victim. And 1 in 33 children has[...]

The sun is shining and the weather is warm. In short, it’s a perfect beach day. Your kids are having a blast splashing in the waves and making sand castles. But as you pack up and head back to the car, you might wonder how you can savor this wonderful day. Well, no worries, because you can take the beach with you with the sand. The truth is, no matter[...]