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To the mama just starting the co-parenting journey: The handoffs were the hardest part for me

It’s painful to watch families go through the early part of settling into a post-divorce co-parenting routine. Whether you’re an a-list celebrity or just plain suburban somebody like me, it’s not easy. Here's how I learned to adjust.

Most kids under 5 are getting too much screen time, study finds

And this was before the pandemic. Eliminating ads from kids’ programming and apps would help, researchers say.

Meet the first FDA-approved video game to treat kids’ ADHD

68% of parents reported improvement in their child’s ADHD symptoms after 8 weeks of playing EndeavorRx.

The scientific reason why your toddler only loves mac and cheese

(…or hotdogs or yogurt or chicken nuggets.)

One way to prevent kids from getting sick? Try cow colostrum

Studies show cow colostrum can significantly reduce the number of upper respiratory tract infections in kids.

The eco-friendly kid shoes that are worth every penny

Of all the kids clothing items I’ve bought over the years, one…

Hands down, this bounce house is the best thing I ever bought my 3 kids

I say the words "bounce house" and they start cheering.

If your child is afraid of the dentist, this toy may help

Brushing teeth has never been this fun.

As California’s First Partner and a mother, here’s how I’m addressing tech addiction in kids

Conversation and connection are critical ingredients to building and sustaining healthy relationships between kids and technology.

LEGO is giving MRI scanner sets to hospitals to help comfort nervous kids

The company will send custom MRI Scanner LEGO sets to hospitals so kids can learn all about them before undergoing their own MRI.

It’s science: A major factor in child development? The mother’s mindset.

Your own growth mindset can protect your kids—even babies—from stress.

Confession: I’m a dietitian and feeding my daughter is a struggle

As a dietitian, I teach other parents how to feed their own kiddos. And yet, I couldn't even get my own daughter to try a new food, let alone accept it.

11 sweet Tooth Fairy boxes to celebrate the big kid milestone

A gap-toothed smile has never been cuter.

Actually, please *do* let your kids play with their food

Here’s how to make food fun again.

These 14 powerful books about Martin Luther King Jr. will inspire kids of all ages

Teach, honor, and celebrate the legacy of a man whose message of justice and peace is one we want our kids to remember.

Looking for a way to give back this season? Try these kid-friendly volunteer boxes to get the entire family involved

When the world is scary and hard to understand, these service-driven boxes can help.

It’s science: Montessori fosters ‘wellbeing’ through life—and these Montessori toys help you start at home

In the words of Maria Montessori, "Play is the work of the child."

Expert tips to help your child fall in love with reading

Turning on subtitles? Brilliant.

The best pediatric telehealth platforms for kids—and moms

These platforms make doctors’ visits with littles wayyyy simpler.

22 best backpacks for kids–from preschool & beyond

They'll love sporting these bags all year long.