parent data
About us
FAQs
Contact us
Saved articles
Ask Petey
Log in Subscribe

All Articles

Sort by order
  • Relevance
  • Newest to Oldest
  • Oldest to Newest
A baby pulls themself up to stand at a bench.

Updated on Oct. 22, 2025

2 minute read

Should I Worry if My Baby Isn't Walking?

Emily Oster, PhD

A parent feeds baby food to a baby in a high chair.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2025

13 minute read

How to Start Solids

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby holding their breath with puffed-out cheeks and lips.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2025

2 minute read

Why Is My Baby Holding Her Breath?

Emily Oster, PhD

Child with headphones folding clothes and packing suitcase.

Updated on Oct. 16, 2025

11 minute read

How to Help Your Kids Be More Independent

Miranda Featherstone

kids standing and wearing school uniforms

Updated on Oct. 14, 2025

2 minute read

Are School Uniforms a Good Idea?

Emily Oster, PhD

Kids in a classroom play with Montessori-style toys.

Updated on Oct. 14, 2025

9 minute read

Is Montessori School Better?

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby sleeping in a crib with pillow and teddy.

Updated on Oct. 8, 2025

2 minute read

Is It Okay for My Toddler to Use a Pillow?

Emily Oster, PhD

A dentist showing kid's dental x-ray to the parent and kid

Updated on Sep. 23, 2025

2 minute read

Does My Child Need Routine Dental X-Rays?

Emily Oster, PhD

Updated on Sep. 23, 2025

3 minute read

Should I Be Worried About Lead in Toothpaste?

Emily Oster, PhD

A parent looks worried as she talks to a doctor on the phone while placing her palm on the forehead of a sick child.

Updated on Sep. 22, 2025

9 minute read

How Often Do Kids Get Sick?

Emily Oster, PhD

Syringe and vaccine vial on a dark background
In the news

Updated on Sep. 20, 2025

7 minute read

What’s Happening to the MMRV, Hepatitis B, and COVID Vaccines?

Emily Oster, PhD

Vaccine being loaded in the syringe.

Updated on Sep. 16, 2025

6 minute read

Fact Check: Vaccine Studies

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby being tested for fever

Updated on Sep. 15, 2025

9 minute read

Everything You Need to Know About Febrile Seizures

Emily Oster, PhD

An infant at a daycare smiles while playing with other babies and toys.

Updated on Sep. 11, 2025

11 minute read

How Does Day Care Impact Children?

Emily Oster, PhD

kid taking bath in the bath tub

Updated on Sep. 3, 2025

7 minute read

A Guide to Toddler Bath Time

Emily Oster, PhD

A baby cries on their parent's shoulder during daycare drop-off.

Updated on Sep. 3, 2025

4 minute read

What Should I Do About Unbearable Day Care Drop-Offs?

Emily Oster, PhD