Parents sometimes need a little help. That's where learning tools like educational TV shows and books and playthings around the house step in to assist. These "mother's helpers" allow mom or dad a bit ...

Teaching a child independence is a core part of the Montessori philosophy, often starting in the heart of the home: the ...

FARGO -- Tidying up and other household chores can feel like a futile exercise when there's a toddler around. Each chore accomplished is quickly undone by messy hands. That's if the parent can focus ...

Toddlers engage more regions of their brains around 16-months to help them develop important cognitive skills enabling them to follow simple instructions and control impulses. Findings from the study ...

Andrea Carrillo is a writer and editor with over six years of experience covering beauty, travel, wellness, and shopping for national lifestyle publications, including GQ and Reader's Digest. Kelly ...

Kelly Anne has over six years of experience with reporting and editing in the personal finance space. Her work has been featured in national publications including Reader's Digest, CNBC and Forbes.

With a new baby, it is a rite of passage for parents to worry about their adequacy as role models in the face of raising another human. How to keep them safe, what to feed them, and how to educate ...

Toddlers today are being more and more exposed to screens in the modern age of technology, at the expense of active play and social engagement. Parents and educators alike have expressed concerns ...