THE BEST STRAW CUPS FOR TODDLERS OF 2019 Choosing the right straw cup for your toddler might as well be an Olympic sport. As the mom of two kids, I know the costly and time-consuming search all too well. There are various straw cup models on the market, so... Read more

While you may have been anxiously waiting for your baby’s first steps and hoped it would make parenting a bit easier, you probably didn’t think about what comes next. This is where baby gates can help. It won’t replace being an attentive parent, but baby gates can provide a solid... Read more

When it comes to developmental milestones in a young child’s life, the start of potty training is certainly one that excites both child and parent. Trust me, every parent smiles at the idea of a diaper-free future. Of course, it’s a process that takes time—years, even—so worrying about what... Read more

School lunches get no respect. They are thrown together in the morning hustle, typically arriving at the lunch table soggy, smelly, and uninspiring to the harried eater who is expected to wolf it down in 15 to 20 minutes. With such little time to eat, what parents send to school... Read more

As a parenting writer, I have had a lot of parent-friends ask me this one question more than any other: “When should my kids start doing chores?” My answer is always, “It’s never too young to start”—and the experts agree with me. Credit: Reviewed / Naidin Concul-Ticas Are your kids... Read more

Is now a good time to admit that it took me almost a year to use my Instant Pot? Amazon Deal be damned, I jumped on the bandwagon and then stared, terrified, at the beast I had purchased for almost nine months after that; apparently, I’m not alone. For the past few... Read more