Kids

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

Selective mutism: What to do when your child won't speak

At first these parents thought their children’s reluctance was simple shyness. But they soon learned that dealing with selective mutism is never simple.

Amy Baskin

The Cars 3 teaser trailer is finally here!

The Cars 3 teaser trailer is finally here!

Jessica Spera

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

Adolescent depression rates are on the rise, with tween girls especially at risk

A new study finds that young people ages 12-17 have an increased prevalence of depression. Here’s what parents should look out for.

Kevin John Siazon

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

5 books to teach your kids about privilege and socioeconomic differences

These titles will help spark important conversations with your kids about privilege, socioeconomic differences, and empathy for others.

Alex Mlynek

The debate: Do you play-fight with your kids?

The debate: Do you play-fight with your kids?

Astrid van den Broek

5 ways to deal with a picky eater—from a chef

5 ways to deal with a picky eater—from a chef

Chopped Canada judge and chef Roger Mooking is just like us: one of his daughters is a picky eater. Here are his top tips on how to deal.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

These kids make the best #MannequinChallenge video ever

These kids make the best #MannequinChallenge video ever

These preschoolers are really trying their best to stay still.

Kevin John Siazon

4 best strategy games for big kids

4 best strategy games for big kids

The right board and card games can make your kid smarter. Here are the ones to buy for your family.

Kelly Pedro

10 reasons to not panic about your picky eater

10 reasons to not panic about your picky eater

Stress is inevitable when your kid's diet consists of toasted O cereal and peanut butter. Here are a few gentle reminders that yes, it's going to be OK.

Lauren Ferranti-Ballem

The one meaningful thing we can do for our kids in the wake of Trump’s victory

The one meaningful thing we can do for our kids in the wake of Trump’s victory

Rachel Giese

How to make non-slip socks

How to make non-slip socks

Not all socks come with that grippy stuff on the bottom. So add it yourself!

Today's Parent

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

3 common eye problems: What you need to know

If your kid has an eye problem, don't panic. Here’s what to do when it comes to common eye problems and caring for your kids’ eyes.

Karen Robock

The meaning of this little model

The meaning of this little model

Sasha Emmons

Is there a perfect age to start music lessons?

Is there a perfect age to start music lessons?

Recent research identifies an optimal age for putting your kids in music lessons.

Tamar Satov

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Covering your kids: Your guide to term life insurance

Jennifer Goldberg

Nike ad celebrating Chicago Cubs' World Series gives us all the feels

Nike ad celebrating Chicago Cubs' World Series gives us all the feels

Suzanne Gardner

Ryan Reynolds spills the beans on baby #2's gender

Ryan Reynolds spills the beans on baby #2's gender

Hint: Ryan said "It’s like an American Girl doll took a sh*t on my life."

Jessica Spera

Mean girls: How my daughter got her spark back

Mean girls: How my daughter got her spark back

Ellen Himelfarb

7 secret tricks and tips from parents of more than one kid

7 secret tricks and tips from parents of more than one kid

Wondering how you'll juggle two kids? Real parents dish on how to conquer life with more than one kid.

Kalli Anderson

How to make a unicorn horn headpiece

How to make a unicorn horn headpiece

It’s time to get prancy! This easy craft is pure magic.

Amy Valm