Stock photo via Dreamstime.com As the nights grow longer and the air gets cooler, there’s nothing quite like curling up with your family for a cozy Halloween movie marathon. Costumes and candy may be the stars of the season, but sometimes the best Halloween memories are made right at home—bundled under blankets with popcorn, hot…

Most children outgrow daily napping between the ages of 3 and 5, and about 60 percent are no longer getting daytime sleep by age 4, according to a panel of experts who collaborated with the National Sleep Foundation. Fewer than a handful are still napping regularly by the time they reach kindergarten. You’ll probably find…

Money doesn’t grow on trees but for many teens and young adults, the real worry is whether their parents can see every swipe of their credit card. Since purchases leave a clear trail through statements, mobile apps, and transaction alerts, account owners often have full visibility. The truth is simple: yes, parents can track spending…

Double breastfeeding tends to be as much of a problem as it is an answer for many moms. Twins nursing, breastfeeding, or whatever, your baby from both sides anyway, it is still a learning process and practicing how exactly to handle all the things. But how to juggle feeding two babies or ensuring one baby…

The teething of babies can be a challenging time for the entire family. Parents want to help their baby’s pain go away, but the sheer number of teething remedies available for purchase can make determining the right solution appear complicated. Safety is at the top of the list, then effectiveness and peace of mind. It’s…

Think about being able to follow your child’s academic path from your phone or computer. No more waiting for report cards, no longer missing updates from teachers and no more second-guessing about attendance records. That’s precisely what the Genes Parent Portal does. This online portal is a mirror image of your child’s school life, featuring…

Fostering a child is a life-altering decision. It offers children a safe and loving home when they need it most. Many people are drawn to the idea of opening their hearts, but it often feels too daunting. You can approach this journey with very specific steps if you are guided in the right direction. This…

Parenting is hard, and if you’re wondering whether you’re doing it “right,” you’re not alone. The short answer is yes; there is a research-backed approach called authoritative parenting, which combines warmth with clear limits. Think of it as kind and firm, you set expectations, explain the “why,” and coach emotions while giving kids room to…

As the mother of young children, I am often overwhelmed by the world in which my children are growing up. The digital and physical realms are now so dramatically intertwined that it seems one couldn’t exist without the other. Our homes are stuffed with smart devices and wearables that help to count every step. We…

Table of Contents What Is Foster Care and Why Do Children Enter It?What are the Purposes and Goals of Foster Care? Why Children Enter Foster Care? What Children Need to Thrive? Who Holds Legal Custody? What Is Adoption and How Does It Work?Definition and Permanency of Adoption Different Pathways to Adoption Long-Term Identity and…