It can be a challenge get a child to let go of the apron strings without feeling forced and resentful and scared.

Some children are drawn to indoor play even when the weather is inviting. That doesn’t mean they dislike nature or lack ...

Sirens drown the silence of night and wail through the afternoon in many Ukrainian cities. On April 24, missile attacks ...

Jamie O'Day is a registered nurse, a lactation consultant and a co-founder of a parenting support company. She has all of the knowledge she needs to be a great mom — yet she still sometimes needs a ...

We’re in the dog days of summer, and for some families, it means juggling schedules to send kids to camp. As hectic as all ...

"Potty training isn't always a straight path," Woolford said. "Understanding that it's a gradual process can help parents ...

A new national poll suggests some families are struggling with potty training their children. Many parents have found the process to be harder than expected.

As some readers of this column may have noticed, I keep gently reminding (or perhaps the word is hectoring) parents to step ...

As kids and teens spend more time outside during the summer months, Ameren Illinois is urging parents to have potentially life-saving conversations about electrical safety.

Most pool-related illnesses won’t kill you, but no one wants to spend their vacation or a week of beautiful summer days in ...