Get ready for a new heroine to join the Disney family. Set in a magical fairytale land inspired by the cultures of India, Disney Junior's newest animated series will center around an intelligent and resourceful young girl with unmatched…

Children's book characters have always been a natural fit in the wild world (think: The Adventures of Winnie the Pooh, The Secret Garden, Where the Wild Things Are), but 2020 has brought with it a storm of gentle, thoughtful, sharp, and fantastical…

Our favorite newborn sleep doc isn’t simply shushing and soothing our babies to sleep anymore. He may be saving their lives. Harvey Karp, co-founder and CEO of Happiest Baby, worked with his company and an industrial designer from MIT for six years…

As Donald Norberg says, "Surely, two of the most satisfying experiences in life must be those of being a grandchild or a grandparent." So, when grandparents meet their very first grandchild, you can expect lots of smiles, happy tears, and baby…

Once labeled as "fashion dolls," Barbies have become so much more than that for the children (and adults, hi there) who play with them. The most recent series of Barbies featuring vitiligo and prosthetic limbs joins the Barbies available in…

As if your little one wasn't already obsessed with Chase and Skye, there is a PAW Patrol movie in the works. That's right, Ryder and his crew of trusty pups are headed to movie theaters next year. Come August 2021, Ryder and the pups — Chase,…

Once a baby takes their first steps and gets a taste of that independence, it's unlikely they'll want to sit down any time soon. With all the new exploration (and safety hazards) there are some products for when baby starts walking that are worth…

After trying to conceive through nine cycles of IVF, unsuccessfully, Alexis Cirel’s doctor suggested she and her husband take a different route: a gestational surrogate. “It was a hard decision and it took months of introspection,” says Cirel, an…

When my number was called in the hospital waiting room, I was given a bill: $7,662.50 — $4,500 of which was due upfront to cover surgical costs of a dilation and curettage (D&C) I would have two days later. Small amounts went to the hospital…

Running for public office is by no means an easy task, especially when you're a parent. But, elected officials in New Jersey are looking to make this easier for parents in the state who are running for political office. If a new bill passes,…

Day 1: I have decided to keep this diary of my kid's illness for posterity, and in case I don't make it. It was a good fight, but after weeks of fastidious hand-washing, Vitamin C supplements, more hand-washing, healthy eating, running away from…

Fathers aren't babysitters; husbands aren't doing wives a favor when they clean the tub or make dinner. Still, when my husband does these things, I deeply appreciate it, and tell him so. Not because I feel like it's something I should be doing; I…

Amid the milestones kids hit, one particularly monumental leap forward stands out during flu season: the moment your kid can get their own snot out of their nostrils. "God bless our son Maddox, he just learned to actually, officially, like really…

Counting On fans knew that she'd be one proud auntie to her many nieces and nephews, but it's really no surprise that Jana Duggar happily babysat for her twin brother John David and his wife Abbie while they enjoyed a nice date night. It's been…

I completely missed out on the whole craze of taking adorable monthly photos of my babies to post on social media. In my new mom haze, I just never got around to it. However, if I could go back in time, I would most definitely use this Friends…

Don't panic or anything, but news broke today that Disney+ is officially rebooting The Proud Family with Penny, Oscar, Trudy, and more beloved members of the original voice cast. The animated show, which aired on The Disney Channel between 2001 and…

Making a baby laugh is just the best. The fake sneeze is one preferred method used to induce a giggle or two from chubby, drooly infant cheeks. It works every time, but why do babies laugh at fake sneezing? I asked some behavioral health experts to…

The threat of COVID-19, more commonly referred to as coronavirus, has reached London, and Prince George and Princess Charlotte's school is taking the risk "very seriously" after a number of students have isolated themselves from others, Thomas's…

As COVID-19, the virus commonly referred to as coronavirus, continues to spread and concerns surrounding it grow, so do questions about whether there will be a coronavirus vaccine. While the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)…

Parents go into full-blown research mode when babies make any unexplained movement. "Hey, Alexa. Why does my baby twitch?" Thankfully, this one can definitely be explained, and we have the answers directly from the experts. "Newborns have very…

Just when we were beginning to feel like we may never experience the warm glow of sunshine again, the latest in water technology has arrived to assuage our fears and remind us that summer 2020 is going to be epic. No, it’s not because of some new…

Choosing the people who will be around to support you for the birth of your child can be a daunting task and a decision that will impact your experience of bringing your baby into the world. So if you start seeing red flags once you've made your…

In the wake of U.S. health officials alerting schools and workplaces to prepare for a possible outbreak of COVID-19, the question of whether or not coronavirus outbreaks will impact Disney parks is a natural one especially as spring break…

As many parents are all too aware, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that causes illnesses of the nose, throat, and lungs, and most kids get it at least once in the first two years of life. But how will RSV affect your…

If you're ready to add a chill, laid-back rescue pup to your family, then there are probably a million questions on your mind. For one, what are generally the gentlest breeds of rescue dogs? Pedigree is only one thing to consider when adopting your…

In an effort to combat the ongoing spread of coronavirus, Japan has moved to close all schools for at least one month. In announcing the unprecedented decision Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe characterized it as an attempt to prioritize…

Although a split isn’t always simple, it can become even more complicated when you have kids. Because even though your relationship may be over, the committed partnership to each other (as peers and parents) is still alive and well. So as you…

After what feels like forever, you finally get your baby down to sleep. You gaze lovingly at your cuddly cutie before taking a step away from the crib — and right onto a creaky floorboard. The sound startles your child, and he wakes up flailing his…

As busy moms on the go know, when you gotta pump, you just gotta pump. For instance, on Wednesday, new mom Ashley Graham recorded herself pumping breast milk in the back of an Uber, otherwise her breasts were going to "explode." The Pretty Big Deal…

When you’re pregnant, you’re probably used to popping a prenatal vitamin on the daily. And while the focus is often on folic acid, there’s another mineral that’s just as mighty—and that’s magnesium. As it turns out, this super important nutrient is…

Get ready for a new heroine to join the Disney family. Set in a magical fairytale land inspired by the cultures of India, Disney Junior's newest animated series will center around an intelligent and resourceful young girl with unmatched…