According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, it’s ideal for kids to stay in a backward-facing seat as long as possible, ideally until after age 2. While you may elect to use a convertible car seat from when your baby is born, most new parents choose an infant seat for their newborns. This is primarily because of the convenience infant car seats provide. However, it’s worth noting both are safe options so long as you follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for that particular car seat....

Overview The media pays a lot of attention to “deadbeat parents.” Yet not every parent who does not pay child support is withholding those court-ordered payments out of spite or neglect. Often, parents fail to pay child support because they cannot afford the premiums. For instance, the following email was sent by a mom who is unable to pay child support payments on time and isn’t sure where to turn. Unfortunately, this mom’s situation is not uncommon....

Being the partner of someone who is struggling with postpartum depression is an enormous challenge. You may feel worried for your partner, concerned about your baby—and overwhelmed with the responsibility of helping your partner feel better. You may even feel anger and resentment about what is going on (that’s normal too). Rest assured that postpartum depression is treatable. You have a very important role in helping your partner recover—and there are many simple, straightforward steps you can take to make that happen....

In addition, if a preschool has a strict sick policy, you may have no choice but to consistently keep your child back from preschool. This can eventually lead to concerns about child development and education, and it can also be hard for parents who do not have suitable alternative means of childcare. This article dives into the common causes of a runny nose in young children, how long it will typically last, when you should take your child to the doctor, and some gentle remedies to help your child feel better....

From embarrassing pictures or videos coming back to haunt your kids through cyberbullying as they grow up, to child predators taking screenshots of photos or finding your child’s locations, there are many concerns and potential dangers to consider you post photos or videos of your kids on the internet. You should not be afraid and do not necessarily have to completely abstain from sharing, but it is crucial to be informed of the risks....

Can I handle the seasons of my life? Well, I’ve been afraid of changin’ ‘Cause I’ve built my life around you But time makes you bolder Even children get older And I’m getting older, too Yes, I have “built my life around you” but why was I sobbing in the car when only days before I was pulling my hair out counting the hours until their first day? Because it’s normal!...

1. Set a Family “Moving” Goal via GIPHY Aim for 30 minutes a day of some sort of physical movement. Get creative— a walk around the block, races up and down your stairs, an indoor obstacle course, or age appropriate games that incorporate movement (Twister, tag, etc). You can even create a circle with numbers to track your minutes. As the day goes on, you can move the arrow so that your family members can see their progress....

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While sensory sensitivities can vary from day to day, even from hour to hour, most parents can identify specific activities that are usually challenging in one way or another. Which sensory stimuli does your child typically avoid? Which does he actively seek out? Does he have mixed reactions, liking certain things sometimes but disliking them at other times? Or is he neutral, reacting neither more nor less dramatically than any other child his age?...

Let your child’s imagination soar with these top titles and matching activities. Great Books for Little Kids Big Anthony: His Story From the day he is born, Big Anthony never pays attention. As a boy, he leaves the gates of the farm open and all the animals escape. As a young man off to make his fortune in the world, he accidentally “fixes” the leaning Tower of Pisa. Will Italy survive the hilarious mishaps of Big Anthony?...

Advances in technology also mean that today’s teens are facing new and different social issues. Electronic media has changed or amplified some teenage troubles: Digital communication has changed the way teens interact with their peers and romantic interests, for example. Digital life also means that many teens lack essential interpersonal communication skills like knowing how to pick up on social cues. Much of this dysfunction can be linked to the use of technology (but on the flip side, virtual socializing and learning were essential during the COVID-19 pandemic)....

Model Healthy Electronic Use Parents need to be role models of screen use for their kids. Before you binge-watch your favorite Netflix series, remember that you are setting an example for your kids with your own time spent in front of a screen. Keeping the TV on for background noise all the time or scrolling through your phone any time you have a spare minute may not be modeling the screen-related behavior you hope to see in your kids....

Bullying is not something that goes away on its own and it’s not something kids can just “work out.” Even if you are not sure if your child is being bullied, your participation in the situation is crucial to a positive outcome. Here are 10 steps you can take to help your child overcome bullying. Even if you suspect your child is fine, never underestimate the power of bullying. Kids have taken drastic measures to escape the pain it causes including committing suicide without ever admitting the hurt they were feeling....