Childhood: 5 yrs+
Welcome to parenthood! There are many different ways to raise and parent a child. We’re here to help you discover the right parenting path for your family. Explore topics on motherhood, fatherhood, newborns, babies, toddlers, and big kids. We have expert parenting advice covering everything from sleep, feeding, and potty training to traveling with little ones, kids’ health and wellness, and essential guides to support you every step of the way.
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When Do Babies Sit Up? What You Need To Know
Learn when your baby starts sitting up, signs to watch for when your baby is ready to sit up, and how to help your baby start sitting up.
Baby Constipation Remedies: How To Help a Newborn Poop
Do you think your baby may be constipated? Learn the signs, causes, and how to relieve constipation in babies quickly!
5-Month-Old Baby: Feeding, Sleep, and Milestones by Month
Learn what milestones your 5-month-old baby will reach, how much they should eat and sleep, and activities you can do with them.
12 Signs of a High-Needs Baby and What You Can Do
Having a newborn is life-changing. Learn how to care for your high-needs baby and give them the attention and grace they need.
Introducing New Foods to Baby With Yogurt Feeding Hacks
A registered dietitian and mom shares tasty and creative feeding hacks for introducing new foods to babies using yogurt.
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Mindful Parenting: Is It for You?
Learn about mindful parenting, including its benefits, examples, and how to be mindful with your kids.
The Bittersweet Transition From 2 to 3 Years Old
Are you ready for your child's transition from 2 to 3 years old? Read one mama's take on how time flies when you're a parent.
12 Signs of a High-Needs Baby and What You Can Do
Having a newborn is life-changing. Learn how to care for your high-needs baby and give them the attention and grace they need.
How To Prepare for the First Day of Kindergarten
Get the answers about the first day of kindergarten and prepare for this significant milestone with tips from an early education expert.
Emotional Literacy Is Critical To Kids Identifying Their Emotions
Find out how to encourage emotional literacy in your child to foster their well-being and positive development.
What To Do When Your Baby Climbs Out of the Crib
A toddler climbing out of the crib is a scary time as you constantly worry about their safety, but it's helpful to know what you can do.
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Mindful Parenting: Is It for You?
Learn about mindful parenting, including its benefits, examples, and how to be mindful with your kids.
Attachment Parenting: Is It for You?
Explore what attachment parenting is, the seven B's, the pros and cons, and determine if it's right for your family's unique dynamic.
The 11 Most Important Social Skills To Teach Kids
Learn 11 social skills that you should teach your kids, discover why they’re important, and review strategies for teaching them.
11 Tips for Teaching Kindness to Kids
Teaching kindness is essential for your child's social and emotional skills. Learn why it's important and how to teach kindness to kids.
How and Why to Teach Empathy to Your Kids
Learn what empathy is, why it’s important, when children develop it, the empathy milestones, and how to teach empathy to your kids.
Emotional Literacy Is Critical To Kids Identifying Their Emotions
Find out how to encourage emotional literacy in your child to foster their well-being and positive development.
How to Unspoil Your Child
What are some signs that your child is spoiled? Learn what causes children to be spoiled and how to unspoil them.
Learn By Failing: Teaching Your Child How To Deal With Failure
Learn why rescuing children from failure can do more harm than good and how you can help your child learn from their mistakes.
12 Indoor Activities for Kids on Rainy Days
Get rainy day ideas to entertain your kids with our list of indoor activities for kids, from putting together a puzzle to building a fort and more!
19 STEAM Toys for Your Curious, Creative Child
Learn the meaning of STEAM, explore the world of STEAM toys, and encourage creativity with art projects that are perfect for family fun.
Pro Tips for A Magical Disney Vacation with Kids – Podcast Ep 126
We're chatting with Sarah Huff about all the best tips and tricks to make your next Disney vacation with the kids as magical as you imagined!
25 Best Toys for 5-Year-Olds
Find the perfect toys for 5-year-olds, from educational and STEM toys to outdoor activities and building toys.
Why Is My Extroverted Child Suddenly a Shy Kid?
Learn why your child might suddenly become a shy kid or become introverted and when it could be more than just shyness.
Sweet & Savory Yogurt Snack Recipes for Kids
Get some sweet and savory snack inspiration with recipes like banana yogurt bites, chocolate peanut butter dip, and green pea hummus.
Do You Have a Moody Kid, or Is It Oppositional Defiant Disorder?
Discover the difference between oppositional defiant disorder and normal moodiness and how to support your child if they have ODD.
Best Gifts for 5-Year-Olds
Are you on the hunt for the perfect gifts for 5-year-olds? Check out this list of toys for 5-year-olds your big boy or girl will love!
How To Avoid Raising an Entitled Child
Learn to tackle your child's entitlement issues with kindness and respect. Discover tips on guiding your child toward gratefulness.
How To Be a Safe Space for Your Child’s Big Emotions
Here's a helpful guide on why children have big emotions and how you can help them navigate their feelings.
7 Tips for Raising Secure and Happy Children
Explore seven ways to help your child grow up feeling secure and happy in their relationship with you.
Only Child Syndrome? The Fun and Challenges of Raising an Only Child
Discover what research says about only children and get parenting strategies and real-world tips on raising an only child.
Bullying: Teach Your Kids How To Stand Up for Themselves
Learn how bullying can impact mental health, as well as signs to look out for and how to help your child if they're being bullied.
Gratitude Exercises and Activities for Kids
Discover how gratitude exercises can help overall well-being for you and your child and get some gratitude activity ideas.
Peer Pressure: Teach Your Kids How To Respond
Learn how to give your kids the tools to manage peer pressure situations.
Common Childhood Fears (And How To Help Conquer Them)
Learn about the most common childhood fears and get some tips on how to help your child manage these fears in a healthy, safe way.
9 Tips for Dealing With Your Child’s Nightmares
Nightmares: they're something all kids experience. Here are nine tools to help your children when dealing with nightmares.
Parental Preference: What To Do When Your Child Only Wants One Parent
Does it seem like your baby only wants one parent all the time? Parental preference happens to all of us. Here's how to handle it.
16 Types of Parenting Styles Explained by an Expert
Learn about 16 parenting styles under the four general ones referred to as Baumrind's parenting styles.
PopYum’s 13 oz Kids Cups are Perfect for Toddlers & Older Children!
Here's a full review of PopYum’s new 13 oz Kids’ Cups. They are thoughtfully designed and great cups for toddlers & big kids.
How to Help Kids Develop Positive Self-Talk
Learn to encourage kids to be resilient with positive self-talk and help them learn how to bounce back from challenges and adversity.
How To Foster Problem-Solving Skills in Children
Learn how to help your child develop problem-solving skills through games, puzzles, and mazes, and why these skills are so important.