Our list of the best diaper deals narrows down the options so that you can choose a wallet-friendly solution that meets the needs of you and your baby—and the number of diaper changes you’re going to do—keeping you both happy and free from tears. From eco-friendly to ultra-absorbent, these diaper deals are priced right to fit any budget (and bottom). Read on for all our best finds that you can shop today....

Historical fiction is the perfect way to help children of all ages understand moments in history in an interesting and accessible way. When kids can relate to characters and themes, history comes alive for them in new ways. They can discover universal truths and also learn from mistakes of the past. The following historical fiction books are some of the best options for children ranging from baby and toddlerhood through high school....

If you have high school kids, you don’t necessarily need to worry about your kids staying home alone or making new friends, although you may still wish to engage them in summer fun. However, if your kids are in elementary or middle school, finding fun activities to keep the boredom at bay is essential. What type of summer program you send your kids to depends on your work schedule, your child’s age and interests, and if you need extended care....

The objective of the census is to account for every individual living in the United States on a designated day. The chances are good that your ancestors were enumerated if they resided in the United States on the day the census was taken. What can you learn from the census? At various times the census questions pertain to military service, citizenship, marital status, and other topics. Some responses will surprise you....

What is so disconcerting about these statistics is that the same study found teens are aware of the dangers of texting while driving, but the need to stay connected to friends usually takes a backseat to safety. The Dangers The results of these unsafe habits can be devastating. According to AAA, motor vehicle crashes are the number one killer of drivers ages 15 to 20, and claim more than 6,000 lives a year....

Taxoplasmosis in Cats Your cat can quite innocently cause some trouble during your pregnancy. Cat feces can contain a microscopic protozoan (a very tiny organism) called Toxoplasma gondii. This protozoan can be passed to a human in two ways: By direct contact. This can happen if the feces are touched while cleaning the litter box or when gardening in an area where a cat has relieved itself. By simply breathing. If the feces are disturbed (say by the way the cat scratches at its litter) and the sacs containing the Toxoplasma gondii become airborne, they can be inhaled into the mouth or nose of a person nearby....

Common Sight Words for Preschoolers Once your child enters school, the teacher will have grade- and level-appropriate sight words for your child to learn. For preschoolers, the following sight words are most common: AAmAndAtBigCanDownForGoHaveHeIInIsItLikeLittleLookMyNotOnSaidSeeSheThatTheToUpWeYou In addition to this list, you should include words that the child sees often, such as their name; the names of siblings, pets, or friends; street name; common logos or signs; and similar kinds and categories of words....

If you have to go back to in-person work-life, the childcare responsibilities might shift between you and your partner. Or if you have a lack of childcare options, you might need outside help from a caregiver or nanny. School-aged children may return to classrooms, but moms with infants and toddlers may be putting their children under the care of someone else for the first time. There are a lot of things to consider while preparing to return to the office....

In order to combat that fear, some hospitals offer high-tech ways to keep your baby from being switched. They use footprinting, banding, tags that beep (like you find on leather coats in stores), personnel who wear identifying uniforms and nametags, and more. Be sure to ask on your hospital tour what your hospital does to help ensure this doesn’t happen. You can also minimize time spent apart from your baby....

There’s something of a question mark around probiotics for babies, which are available via beverages, foods, and supplements marketed as having immunity-boosting powers and even helping with the symptoms of conditions like colic, eczema, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea. With all the hype surrounding supplements, you might be wondering if your baby should also hop on the probiotic train. Many probiotics are similar to the microorganisms that naturally reside in our bodies, Jarosh explains....

Your doctor will place one of her hands just above your pubic bone to prevent the uterus from being pulled downward when she pulls on the cord. With her other hand, she will then apply gentle traction to the cord to help deliver the membranes and placenta. This is known as “controlled cord traction” (CCT).

Here are just a few of the trends and popular names you can expect to see on your social media feeds, and maybe even choose for your child in 2019. More: Celebrity Baby Names Royal Family With two new additions to the immediate royal family, Meghan Markle and Prince Louis of Cambridge, both names saw a rise in popularity this year for new babies, and we can expect to see those names continue to rise into the new year....

Here’s what you need to know about a few ergogenic aids in food and supplement form with scientific backup. Thumbs Up To date, the following substances have been shown to improve athletic performance. Of course, this doesn’t mean you should start popping pills. In fact, scientists are constantly coming up with new information (good and bad), so stay on top of the current research if you decide to go with one of these supplements....

Wind chill is a frequently misunderstood term. It is not actually a temperature scale but a measurement of heat loss. Here’s how it works: The basic law of thermodynamics says that any object warmer than its surroundings will lose heat. Normally we have an invisible layer of “still” air on the surface of our skin that acts like a blanket of insulation and slows our loss of body heat. Blowing wind reduces this insulating layer of warm air next to our skin and increases our rate of heat loss....

Often referred to as the “boomerang generation,” this group of young people includes roughly one in three Americans between the ages of 18 and 34 according to the most recent data from the U.S. Census. This means more parents are faced with their adult kids moving home. Not surprisingly, most parents are not prepared for this new phase in their life and have a host of questions about how to handle the situation....

Every child develops at their own speed. As with any developmental milestones, these are simply guidelines. By age 5, your child should be able to do all of these things, but there could be a good reason why they aren’t. Even if a button winds up in the wrong hole or snacks spill onto the carpet instead of in the bowl, learning to become independent is an important part of personal and social development....