When children won’t talk, parents’ best tools are patience and gentleness.

The little-discussed, drawn-out final chapter in the potty training saga.

If the kid doesn’t care about a punishment, it’s the wrong punishment. But more severe does not necessarily mean more effective.

Pnuemonia symptoms are subtle which makes recognizing if a child has caught the illness particularly tricky. Luckily there are some good signs a parent can watch for.

Listening is more than paying attention. It is about understanding the story being told.

The daycare handoff shouldn't come as a surprise.

Parents can find discounts for Disney properties with a little thoughtful shopping, but they need to be wary of trip-killing scams.

Kindergartners clean up at school, so they can do the same at home. Parents need to set firm boundaries about expectations and follow through.

Mud kitchens allow kids to make, squish, and experience mud. More importantly, they help them explore their imaginations and thrive in summer.

Since all babies swallow air, all babies burp to some degree. How to make it happen is a matter of what works best.

Breastmilk or formula, by hand or bottle prep machine – the most important part of this process is that the baby gets enough nutrition.

Amniocentesis is a prenatal procedure that can offer a much more comprehensive diagnosis than ultrasounds — but not without raising other risks.

Towards the end of their first year, most babies will be looking to start their toddling career.

Kids generally don’t have hang-ups about differently-abled people – but their parents can, even if they don’t mean to.

One thing you're allowed to be neurotic about this season: low-hanging ornaments.

Transitioning to a toddler bed is a big change for the kid, and frustratingly slow for the parents. Patience is essential.

Every kid can be pushed past their level of tolerance. When parents know the signs, they can learn how to avoid it.

Couple seeking a surrogate can use an agency or ask a family member or friend, but there are good reasons to have an experienced guide.

Putting pressure on slow pooper doesn't help. There are other strategies that do.

Child abduction statistics suggest kids are significantly more likely to run away with someone they met online than be abducted off the street by a stranger.