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Keeping kids safe in cars: A look at booster seat safety stats

Keeping kids safe in cars: A look at booster seat safety stats

  • Colleen Kilday, Stacker

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to selecting the best booster or car seat for a child.

Financial Mistakes That May Hurt Your Children

Financial Mistakes That May Hurt Your Children

    Are you still paying your adult child’s phone bill and car insurance? Some parents are even helping out adult kids with their own financial sacrifice.  Veuer's Elizabeth Keatinge tells us why when you think you are helping your kids financially, you may actually be hurting them.  

    5 steps for babyproofing your home: A checklist for every room

    5 steps for babyproofing your home: A checklist for every room

    • Alexis Bennett, Stacker

    Here's a look at some of the best babyproofing methods and child safety products to help make your home safer for your children.

    The best outdoor water toys to cool off this summer

    The best outdoor water toys to cool off this summer

    • Cassie Sheets

    Summer is officially here, and so are the scorching daytime temperatures. While a trip to the pool is a great way to cool down, you don’t always have time to round up the whole family in the middle of the week. These backyard water toys will keep your kids comfortable while they enjoy time o…

    Childcare Costs Have Increased 220% Since The 90s

    Childcare Costs Have Increased 220% Since The 90s

      A recent report has found that childcare prices are rising in the US and have increased by 220% since 1990.

      Here Are Phrases You Should Never Say To Your Kids, According to Experts

      Here Are Phrases You Should Never Say To Your Kids, According to Experts

        Let’s face it, kids are all over the place and sometimes when things get too rowdy parents may have some go-to phrases they like to say to get things back in order. We gathered information from a few psychologists for some tips on some phrases you should avoid saying to your child.

        Why Parents Need to Prevent the ‘Summer Slide’

        Why Parents Need to Prevent the ‘Summer Slide’

          Have you heard of the “summer slide”? Unfortunately, it’s not the kind your kids love,  it’s a slide that no parent wants their child to ride. “Summer slide” is the loss of learning opportunities over the summer vacation period that leaves students stagnant or worse. Buzz60’s Maria Mercedes …

          Discovering ‘Anti-Dopamine Parenting’ Strategies to Battle Hijacked Neural Pathways

          Discovering ‘Anti-Dopamine Parenting’ Strategies to Battle Hijacked Neural Pathways

            There’s no denying dopamine holds a child’s attention and when attempting to intervene yet another episode of a cartoon, your child may see not finishing this “critical” task as infuriating. You are not alone. Veuer’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

            Teens Are Increasingly Lonely, Are Phones to Blame?

            Teens Are Increasingly Lonely, Are Phones to Blame?

              Psychology professor Jean Twenge told The Hill, “Teens are spending a lot more time communicating with each other electronically and a lot less time hanging out with each other face to face.” Veuer’s Keri Lumm has more. 

              How to Get Kids to Exercise When They Don't Like Team Sports

              How to Get Kids to Exercise When They Don't Like Team Sports

                Not all kids have an interest in sports or traditional exercise.

                Children are better at reading on paper than on screen, study finds

                Children are better at reading on paper than on screen, study finds

                  A recent study has found that children understand more when reading on paper rather than on a digital screen.

                  How power poses can boost kids' self confidence

                  How power poses can boost kids' self confidence

                    A recent study has shown that adopting a dominant pose can make children feel more confident at school.

                    How to plan ahead and prepare for a kids party

                    How to plan ahead and prepare for a kids party

                      Throwing a birthday party for your kids can be a daunting task. Yes, on the surface it’s all smiles and balloons but in reality, so many things can go wrong because after all, we’re talking about wrangling children which is akin to herding cats. Cats who cry and wipe their noses on the bounc…

                      Talk to your baby to develop their brain, new research says

                      Talk to your baby to develop their brain, new research says

                      We may feel ridiculous whenever we talk to a baby but it turns out that it can help the baby’s brain develop much more efficiently.

                      The reason why dogs like to bury bones

                      The reason why dogs like to bury bones

                      Have you ever wondered why your dog buries their bone immediately after you give it to them?

                      Why the number of stay-at-home mothers is rising in the U.S.

                      Why the number of stay-at-home mothers is rising in the U.S.

                      A survey by Motherly has revealed a significant rise in American mothers choosing to be stay-at-home parents.

                      The most popular baby names in the U.S.

                      The most popular baby names in the U.S.

                      Liam and Olivia are once again the most popular baby names in the US, according to the Social Security Administration.

                      Here's why cough medicine can be so dangerous for children

                      Here's why cough medicine can be so dangerous for children

                      When your child has a cough, you naturally want to do anything to make them feel better.  There are plenty of over-the-counter cough suppressants out there, but experts say medicine may not be the best antidote.  A study published in the National Library of Medicine found evidence that poiso…

                      ‘You’re not alone’: Daughters without moms find support in each other's grief

                      ‘You’re not alone’: Daughters without moms find support in each other's grief

                      Mother’s Day can feel painfully isolating for women who have lost their mothers and are still grieving even years later. Here's how some daughters are coping.

                      A few ways the big kid years are magical for parents

                      A few ways the big kid years are magical for parents

                      Parents always hear people suggesting for them to cherish the moments with their kids while they are still infants, toddlers and small children and even though people mean well, experts say this isn’t a particularly helpful suggestion! Many parents actually relish the years where their kids …

                      These were the most popular baby names last year

                      These were the most popular baby names last year

                      Dutton and Wrenlee are on the rise, but they're no match for champs Liam and Olivia as the top baby names in the U.S. last year. The Social Security Administration released the annual list Friday morning.

                      Milestone FOMO for parents is real: Here's how to avoid it

                      Milestone FOMO for parents is real: Here's how to avoid it

                      Milestone FOMO – an acronym for fear of missing out – is more prevalent than ever, especially for parents.

                      Does your teen have a fear of driving? How you can help

                      Does your teen have a fear of driving? How you can help

                      Over half of US teens have some form of driving anxiety, keeping many of them off the road.

                      Ex-etiquette: This Mother's Day, here's the meaning of 'bonus mom'

                      Ex-etiquette: This Mother's Day, here's the meaning of 'bonus mom'

                      With Mother’s Day right around the corner, all sorts of "bonus mom" articles and merchandise are popping up all over the internet. This prompted me to Google the term — I was interested in what the results might say, since I made up the term over 35 years ago, and this contributed to a whole Bonus Families movement.

                      Five easy home science experiments for kids

                      Five easy home science experiments for kids

                      Science experiments are a fun, educational way to entertain kids at home so here are 5 easy experiments to try.

                      Ways to cope if Mother's Day is hard

                      Ways to cope if Mother's Day is hard

                      On the second Sunday of May, stores burst with Mother’s Day cards, and social media is plastered with mom appreciation posts. For some, it's hard.

                      Water safety tips every parent needs to know

                      Water safety tips every parent needs to know

                      Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4, and according to the Children Safety Network, nearly 900 children and teens die from unintentional drowning every year. It’s essential parents take note of these water safety tips. Lives depend on them. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has…

                      Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

                      Kids and social media: Here are tips for concerned parents

                      Here are some tips on staying safe, communicating and setting limits on social media — for kids as well as their parents.

                      New survey highlights children's 'low mental battery' concern

                      New survey highlights children's 'low mental battery' concern

                      Does it appear your child comes home from school with a “low mental battery?” According to a new survey conducted by OnePoll on behalf of Presence, 70% of parents believe their child is experiencing more burnout than they are. Buzz60’s Chloe Hurst has the story!

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