Getting a good night’s sleep isn’t just important for us to be able to function as parents, but it’s also hugely imperative for children to get good rest. According to Harvard Medicine Magazine , proper sleep helps kids develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. For anyone with a toddler, however, we know that sleep regression can be too real. Fortunately, there are ways to solve bedtime woes and get little ones back to sleep — in their own beds — for the whole night....

If making things from scratch appeals, the Cricut maker is one of the best tools available to crafters and DIYers. The Cricut maker is a sophisticated machine that handles many different materials, giving the user the ability to cut them in intricate designs and shapes. A Cricut handles balsa wood, leather, fabric, and paper, among the 300 different materials it can cut with incredible precision. There are several add-on tools that can be purchased for the Cricut that allow it to handle even more tasks and craft projects....

A 17-year-old with a history of violent behavior allegedly killed his mother 18 months after killing his father in what he called an act of self-defense. Catherine Griffith, 39, was reportedly stabbed to death inside her mother’s home in Port Charlotte, Florida, on September 8. Collin Griffith called 911 for help and allegedly told a dispatcher his mother lunged at him with a knife and then fell on the weapon, causing a fatal wound to her neck....

Ah, the teenage years. Popular culture has painted pre-teens and teenagers (ages 13 to 19) as being angsty, immature, and big pains to parents. And while that may be true sometimes (hey, we all have our moments), teenagers are some of the most brilliant people. They’re both children and young adults at once, and while they have so much to learn, they can teach us a lot , too....

In case anyone needs a friendly reminder, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, so ’tis the season for watching rom-coms . But instead of hitting play on the aptly named Valentine’s Day movie again, why not try something else out this holiday season? There are so many romantic movies worth watching for V-Day that aren’t quite as obvious as that one. Don’t get us wrong; Valentine’s Day is a fun movie to watch....

Summer camp is a staple of American culture. As soon as school’s out, camp gears up and takes tons of kids and toddlers (yes, toddlers have camps! ) for the day, or weeks at a time in some wooded area. It’s a time for the kiddos to get away from the hustle-and-bustle of life, to interact with other kids their age, and — most importantly — give parents and guardians the breaks they so desperately need....

Moms deserve love and relaxation all year, and even though they may some around the holidays, it’s still not enough. Honestly, it will never be enough. But after the holidays is a good time for mom to really take some time for herself. She’s been busy making sure everyone has a wonderful time during the holidays, and even when the festivities are over, she still has a few days left of the kids home for school break....

A 3-year-old has died after accessing an unsecured gun in a home in Struthers, Ohio.“The worst possible situation happened. The child got a hold of a loaded firearm,” Struthers Police Capt. D.J. Aldish told WFMJ. On August 15, 2025, the child was shot in the head at a home on Spring Street. Two adults reportedly tried driving him to a hospital but stopped on the corner of South Avenue and Matthews Road in Boardman, when the boy had trouble breathing....

If you’ve watched all the family entertainment you can take and are craving a bit of social contact, board games are the answer. They get everyone away from their screens, focused on something other than who left their socks in the bathroom, and laughing. You learn things about people when you play board games together, too. What you learn depends on the game. Maybe you’ll uncover a quick wit, a strategic mind, a competitive streak, or an ability to lie....

It’s not unusual for a 7-year-old child to have a loose tooth . But when a mom and dad in England discovered that their 7-year-old’s tooth was loose, they found it strange because it wasn’t a baby tooth. It turns out they were right to be concerned. Eventually, their son was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a rare and fast-growing cancer. The strange loose tooth prompted the parents to take their son to the dentist....

An 8-year-old girl in Florida is being hailed a hero after stabbing her maternal grandmother. The woman, Serpil Adams, who seems to be estranged from her daughter and family, showed up out of nowhere at their home with one thing on her mind. But when the little girl saw what was about to happen, she jumped into action to save her mom’s life . Her quick thinking had the exact effect she hoped it did....

There’s a miracle moment that comes for most parents in the toddler years: Your child is finally potty trained. No more expensive diapers. No more stinky garbage. But then it happens. Your potty trained child starts having accidents, you’re wondering: is there something seriously wrong with my child? Welcome to the stage known as potty training regression. First, some good news: According to family therapist Lindsey Hoskins , PhD, “potty regression can be frustrating and messy, [but] it is a relatively normal part of child development....

It’s cold and flu season, which can be a difficult time for families. When your kids get sick, the biggest concern is usually that they’re going to spread their germs to everyone they come in contact with. We know how severe the flu can be — kids can be stuck in bed for a while with high fevers, chills, body aches, and more. But every so often, they can end up getting sicker as a result of flu complications ....

One year after Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt ‘s daughter Shiloh legally dropped “Pitt” from her name, it seems like she’s made another major change. These days, the 19-year-old is going by something a little different , and her name change was only revealed after she was mentioned in a press release about her latest work project. Variety was the first to report the news on May 30. Shiloh’s most recent gig included choreographing a dance number at a dinner celebrating the launch of fashion designer Isabel Marant’s new capsule collection in Los Angeles....

Holiday shopping can be overwhelming. It is impossible to keep up with the ever-changing wants, needs, and desires of everyone on your list. This is one of the many reasons gift cards are such a time- and sanity-saving option. The one flaw with gift cards is that they can feel a little impersonal. Every problem has a solution, though: If you’re giving a gift card, just get a little something extra to go with it....

With people still reeling from Kate Middleton ’s announcement, some celebrities are backpedaling when it comes to their recent jokes about the royal family now that the news is out about her cancer diagnosis. Blake Lively was among the first people to apologize for her joke involving Kate’s photoshopping incident, and Stephen Colbert quickly joined the charge. Now, plenty of others are beginning to come forward to apologize for making light of a situation that has turned out to be a very serious one....

Britney Spears has been estranged from sons Sean Preston and Jayden James for years, but it sounds like they’re finally turning things around. According to what a source told the Daily Mail, Britney’s relationship with her sons is now “fully back on track,” and it looks like she and the boys — who are now 18 and 17 years old — are working on building a stronger bond in the future now that they have been able to reconcile....

It feels like the older we get, the more often things like pulling a muscle happen – and if you’re a mom, there’s a good chance you’ve learned the hard way that some changes that happen to your body can really throw you for a loop. Unfortunately, this is now happening to Brittany Mahomes after she suffered a back injury , and it’s compelling her to share a very important PSA with her social media followers: Take care of that pelvic floor !...

Now that back-to-school season is officially in full swing, that means parents are busy sending their kids to college, including many of our favorite celebrity moms. It’s an emotional experience, of course, and Brooke Shields is opening up in a new Instagram post about just how emotional it can be. Now that she’s dropped her youngest daughter off at school, she’s officially an empty nester , and that reality can be so hard to face....

Stocking a baby first-aid kit can be a helpful parenting strategy whether you’re at home or on the go. A baby first-aid kit can be so useful that once you know how to create one, you may want to keep one at home, one in the car, and stash a mini version in your diaper bag so you’re never without. The key to an effective baby first-aid kit is to revisit it a couple of times every year to discard anything that’s expired and restock anything you’ve used....