Parents Tip of the Day

First-Year Do-Overs Hindsight really is 20/20. We asked new parents what they wished they'd known when they first brought Baby home. Read up for no regrets.

50 Ways to Play Use this list to create a jar of fun things for kids -- then pull them out when boredom strikes.

How to Spend More Quality Time With Your Child. Although the days with little kids often seem long, the years fly by. Use this practical and purposeful blueprint to savor the moments you have together.

Is your child laying down the law about her clothing choices? Don't let it ruin your mornings!

When your baby has a cold, you'll do anything to help her feel better fast. Follow this guide to soothe and comfort Baby with natural cold remedies to get her on the road to recovery.

Why My Baby Is Fussy and Why It's Not My Fault. Many times over the years, Holly Klaassen wished she could go back in time and reassure herself that her baby's fussiness wasn't her fault. Instead, she wrote a guide to help other parents struggling with a fussy or high-needs baby.

A car seat is only as safe as you make it! Avoid these common car seat mistakes and make sure baby is buckled in, safe and sound.

Researchers Studied Highly Gifted Kids for 45 Years—Here's What They Found. Intelligence matters, according to a massive longitudinal study that looked at gifted kids over the course of their lifetimes.

17 Habits of Very Happy Moms. How do those upbeat moms we all envy keep the joy and love flowing? We sent our intrepid reporter to uncover their secrets.

Bye-Bye, Bottle. Introducing your baby to a sippy can be simple with our smart advice.

30 Little Things That Mean a Lot to Kids. While these gestures may seem trivial to adults, they go a long way with your little ones. Here are a few easy tricks to make your child smile.

6 Tips to Avoid Passing Your Own Anxiety On to Your Kids. I have an anxiety disorder, so I worry a lot—but mostly I worry about passing my anxiety disorder to my children.

Potty Mouth: Stop Kids from Cursing and Swearing. Your kid's learning many new words, but you may not want him to repeat some of them. Curb not-so-nice language with these tips.

5 Mistakes Parents Make When Teaching Kids Moderation. Knowing when to stop eating in our food-saturated world can be a challenge, especially for kids. These tips from the new book How to Raise a Mindful Eater will help.

25 Words a 2-Year-Old Should Be Saying. Not sure if your 24-month-old's language development is on the right track? Check out this list of the most common words 2-year-olds say.