Ages & Stages

Angelic images of smiling siblings make crowd-pleasing Facebook fodder, but the reality of life with two or more children is decidedly less picture-perfect. Toddler-age siblings clash more than six times per hour; siblings age 7 and younger fight, on average, every 20 minutes. Also, fights that get physical can leave lasting physical and emotional scars. If sibling fighting is stealing the peace in your household, read on for relief. ...

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If you’re like most parents, the first thing you say to your children when you see them after school is likely, “How was your day?” If you're tired of one-word answers, tweak your question to be more open-ended, encouraging a more specific answer and giving you insight into your child’s world. ...

Between school, work, extracurricular activities and everything else that busy families juggle, adding speech therapy to the agenda can seem overwhelming. Here are some tips for how to make your child's speech therapy a priority, both by regularly making it to appointments and practicing at home. ...

On the latest episode of our aParently Speaking podcast, host Miriam Conner discusses kids and nutrition with Danielle Dimengo, a registered dietician at Akron Children's Hospital. Learn what to include in a balanced diet for kids, how often it's OK to splurge on treats, and more. ...

Many families struggle to find a balance between their child’s academic and athletic schedule. It’s easy for school projects and homework to get lost in the shuffle of practices and game days. Stay organized this school year with tips from coaches and parents on how to help your child excel in the classroom and on the field. ...

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Over the years, we’ve covered many topics when it comes to preparing your family for the start of a new school year. From sleep routines to school lunches, preschool age to college students, here’s a round-up of several timely topics to help you start the year off right. ...

Given that August is Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it’s important to know the law when it comes to feeding your baby in public. Learn the details here. ...

Whether your child is heading to daycare, preschool or college, National Parenting Product Awards recommends some apps, games and other products to help everyone start off the school year right. Check out this year's top-rated products. ...