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The No. 1 thing successful parents who raise the strongest and most resilient kids do differently: Harvard study
Journalist and author Jennifer Wallace conducted a first-of-its-kind national parenting survey with help from a Harvard researcher. Here’s what they discovered about critical parenting, and how it can be toxic to kids’ confidence and self-esteem.
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Harvard-trained pediatrician shares 5 things she never does when her ‘own kids' are sick
Dr. Kelly Fradin, Harvard-trained pediatrician and mom of two, shares her best parenting advice for caring for sick kids.
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3 easy ways to prevent hot car deaths
Dozens of children die every year after being left in a hot car – but there are easy ways to make sure your family is protected. Here’s how to protect your child from vehicular heatstroke.
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Mom defends letting her teen take ‘mental health days' off school: What the experts say about it
When Tiffany Turner-Moon’s 13-year-old daughter asks to take a mental health day off from school, she lets her.
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It's okay to not have it all under control
Author and parenting expert, Donna Tetreault, joins CA Live’s Jessica Vilchis and Paul Costabile for a little parent venting session with some solutions for common parenting dilemmas.
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Beat back-to-school blues with expert tips for your kids & teen
California Live’s Amber Pfister gets advice on how to set your children up for a successful school year from parenting expert, Donna Tetreault. She touches on homework tips, the importance of sleep routines, how to foster fantastic friendships & more.
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Tiffany Haddish shares she had 8 miscarriages during fertility journey
Tiffany Haddish discussed her fertility journey, saying she recently experienced her eighth miscarriage and sharing why she initially decided to keep the news of her pregnancy losses private.
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Should you invite the entire class to your kid's birthday party? Mom's predicament sparks debate
She was heartbroken when only two children showed up
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53% of parents say climate change affects their decision to have more kids
Parents around the globe are making decisions about how many kids to have, where to work and what to buy based on climate change.
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Weighted sleep sacks are unsafe for infants, national pediatricians' group says
Federal regulators have not warned of any deaths, but the American Academy of Pediatrics says parents shouldn’t use weighted sleep sacks or swaddles.
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Here's the No. 1 phrase dads are ‘sick of hearing' on Father's Day, says parenting expert—what to say instead
Here’s what parenting expert Andrew Weiner wishes more people would say on Father’s Day.
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What does it mean to be a ‘good' dad? Here's what parenting experts say
Only 5% of primary stay-at-home parents are men. How can we change that? Parenting experts and bestselling authors Claire Shipman and Katty Kay share how society can help men be better fathers.
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Louisiana law would require parental permission to use social media
The measure follows a trend of laws in states such as Utah and Arkansas that seek to limit adolescents’ unrestricted access to social media.
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14-year-old college grad benefitted the most from this parenting strategy
Mike Wimmer, a certified child prodigy, says he can make friends with people of “any age.” Here’s the rule his parents used to encourage that social acuity.
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Mom's Restaurant Hack for Toddler Is Dividing the Internet
One mother shared her strategy for feeding a toddler while out to eat at a restaurant, but she’s been met with mixed reviews online.
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What Parents Need to Know About P2P Payment Apps as Venmo Adds Teen Account
Here’s how parents can protect teens from common peer-to-peer payment issues, according to a consumer watchdog.
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Should Parents Charge Their Kids Rent? One Couple Divides the Internet
A Texas couple started charging their daughter rent after she opted to live at home following her high school graduation.
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Identical Triplet Sisters All Became OB-GYN Doctors … And Work With Their Mom!
Identical triplet sisters, Drs. Vicky, Sarah and Joanna Bedell, followed in the footsteps of their mother, Dr. Janet Gersten.
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Alabama Couple Welcomes Rare Quadruplets: Two Sets of Identical Twins
The Carmacks wanted to give their 8-year-old daughter a sibling. She ended up with 4 including identical twin girls and identical twin boys.
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The Myth About Floaties and Water Wings That All Parents Should Know
Experts are warning parents about common floaty and water wing myths that could put children in danger while swimming.