Parenting
So you took the leap. Find out everything you should -- and, maybe shouldn't -- know about your children and get a few parenting tips.
U.S. Adoptees May Soon Gain Access to Their Original Birth Certificates
Why Adults Adopt Other Adults
How to Get Adoption Records
What to Do When You're Out of Baby Formula
60 Gender-neutral Baby Names You'll Love
This App Can Explain What Your Baby's Cries Mean
Why More Companies Are Offering Paternity Leave — and Men Feel Freer to Take It
10 Questions You Should Ask Your Employer About Maternity Leave
Don't Want to Go Back to Work After Maternity Leave? 10 Things to Think About
What Causes New Baby Smell?
How Free-Range Parenting Works
Men Tend to Relax More, Do Less, When Not Caring for the Kids
Meet the Lawnmower Parent
How to Talk to Your Teen About Sexting
Should Teens Work Part Time While in School?
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In some U.S. states, half of the stores are out of baby formula. How do parents feed babies if they can't get formula? We have some tips.
Since the 1940s, the birth certificates of adopted children have been routinely changed to reflect the history and names of adoptive parents. States across the nation increasingly favor allowing adoptees access to the originals.
By Andrea Ross
Gender-neutral names are becoming more popular for children. We have a great list for you to check out.
By Dave Roos
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Everyone knows newborn babies smell amazing, but are you inhaling exactly? And what does it do to your brain?
They mow down any and every obstacle and discomfort their child could possibly face in an effort to protect them from hardship. But are they really setting them up for failure?
The number of teens sexting in the U.S. is on the rise, despite it being a serious crime. How do parents make sure their kids don't end up on the wrong side of the law?
Many teens want to work to earn extra cash, but could a part-time job during school have a negative effect?
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What's so wrong with letting your kids walk home from school by themselves? Free-range parents hope to make their children happier and more resilient by allowing them to explore on their own. But not everyone agrees with this style of parenting.
By Dave Roos
Although we associate adoption mainly with children, there are many good reasons why one adult may adopt another. There are also some fraudulent ones too.
By Dave Roos
An app developed by a UCLA scientist and mother was originally designed for deaf parents, but hearing parents can benefit too.
By Alia Hoyt
The U.S. birth rate has plummeted since 1976. Is this a trend we should be worried about?
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Gender reveal parties are fun, but they may also reinforce stereotypes.
Among the tragic cases of teens being cyberbullied, there is a sad subgroup of teens who cyberbully themselves.
By Dave Roos
A first-of-its-kind study out of The Ohio State University found that new dads don't necessarily pull their weight when it comes to child care and housework.
By Sarah Gleim
Are people with the last name Cook more likely to work as chefs? Nominative determinism is the phenomenon that the name a person is given may have a significant impact on their path in life.
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You can add exposure to artificial light to the long list of factors that may affect your body mass index — and maybe even cause cancer.
By Robert Lamb
In the U.S., few companies offered parental leave for fathers — and men often felt a stigma if they took it. But the millennial generation is changing that.
By Dave Roos
It's no surprise that a 2012 Gallup study found stay-at-home moms nothing like June Cleaver in "Leave it to Beaver." There were some eye-opening facts discovered about the mental state of full-time caregivers compared to their working counterparts.
Relax your body and your mind during pregnancy with these simple methods.
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If you've never tried scented pillow inserts, you may be missing out on a better night's sleep.
Make sure your 'me' time is stress-free, relaxing and productive.
Look to natural essences to help heal some of your most common problems.
Make your manicure even more luxurious with scented nail polish.
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Fun, productive, and satisfying hobbies that can be enjoyed in short bursts of time.
Does missing all those little moments really bring a working mom down?