toddlers

Smiling young child flexes and shows of a bandaid from a recent vaccination.

Common IllnessesCOVIDMedical CareVaccinations

Your Guide to Vaccines During Pregnancy and Early Childhood

How they work; preparing for the 2023 cold, flu, and COVID season; and more

Sep 25, 2023

Graphic for ParentData podcast shows a crib, the bars of which are arranged into a graph, in a blue room.

Data and Statistics

Coming Soon: The ParentData Podcast

Sep 14, 2023

A red rubber lobster is seen on a blue background.

AllergiesFood and Nutrition

How Do Allergies to Shellfish Work?

Q&A on exposure

Sep 13, 2023

A child with an ear infection holds their ear and looks sad.

Common IllnessesHealth and WellnessMedical CareVitamins, Medications, and Supplements

Why Kids Get So Many Ear Infections

And how to treat them

Sep 7, 2023

A child wearing a shirt with blue stars hugs themself and smiles as they blink.

Childhood Developmental MilestonesChronic ConditionsHealth and WellnessMedical Care

How Worried Should I Be About My Child's Tic?

Q&A on provisional tic disorder

Sep 6, 2023

A parent holds up a child, dressed as a superhero, as the child flies through the air.

Family DynamicsParenting Techniques

One Thing to Make Parenting Easier

A strategy for dealing with challenges

Aug 31, 2023

A parent places their hand on their baby's forehead to test for a fever. The baby is tucked under a blanket and looks sick.

Common IllnessesMedical CareVaccinations

New RSV Prevention Drug for Babies and Toddlers

And who should consider getting it

Aug 24, 2023

A judgemental person holding a magnifying glass looks on, horrified.

Autism Spectrum DisorderChildhood Developmental MilestonesFamily Dynamics

My Relative Insists My Baby Is Autistic

Q&A on what to do

Aug 16, 2023

A small child smiles as they peep over the side of a white bathtub.

Hygiene, Teeth Brushing, Baths

Is It Safe to Bathe My Baby During a Lightning Storm?

Q&A on electricity

Aug 2, 2023

A baby DJ in a red sweater plays a kid song on a piano.

Books and EntertainmentInfant CareTechnology

Is Kid Music Good for My Baby?

Q&A on Ms. Rachel and Raffi

Aug 2, 2023

A child's crayon drawing shows a large clock being held up by a figure in a pink dress.

Family DynamicsFamily SchedulingParenting Techniques

How Important Are Routines for Toddlers?

Q&A on chaos

Jul 26, 2023

A young child tries to do a headstand on a white mattress.

Should I Get an Organic Mattress for My Child?

Q&A on chemicals

Jul 26, 2023

Small child in pink dress sits on a toilet in a peach bathroom.

PoopPotty Training

The Best Potty Training Advice

Techniques, tips, and survey data

Jul 24, 2023

Data and StatisticsData Literacy

Random Acts of Data

With Dr. Anupam Jena

Jul 12, 2023

A baby smiles and tilts head while being held.

Breastfeeding and FormulaFood and Nutrition

When Should I Stop Breastfeeding?

Q&A on weaning

Jul 7, 2023

A children's slide and fort are seen, abandoned, on a smokey day.

Fitness, Exercise, and RunningHealth and WellnessSafety

Can I Take My Kids Outside When There's Wildfire Smoke?

Q&A on feeling trapped

Jun 30, 2023

A felt illustration of a child in bed with a green monster under the bed.

Parenting TechniquesSleepSleep Training

Why Is Bedtime Suddenly Impossible?

Q&A on routines

Jun 30, 2023

A child in a red outfit sprawls on the grass while wearing a child safety harness.

Parenting TechniquesSafety

Will Using a Safety Harness Mess Up My Child?

Q&A on runners

Jun 23, 2023

A kid grimaces as they itch their arm, which is red.

AllergiesChronic ConditionsCommon Illnesses

Eczema and What to Do About It

Treatment, prevention, and dealing with other allergies

Jun 22, 2023

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

Chronic ConditionsCommon IllnessesHealth and WellnessMedical Care

Everything You Need to Know About Febrile Seizures

How to understand risks, recurrence, and the difference between simple and complex seizures

Jun 15, 2023

A line graph with pink, yellow, and blue dots representing life's ups and downs.

Community Stories

Wins, Woes, and “Overly” Affectionate Children

Your stories for the week

Jun 13, 2023

Books and EntertainmentRace

Representation in Children’s Books

With Anna Gifty Opoku-Agyeman

Jun 11, 2023

A gray knit bear on a pink background has a thermometer under its arm.

Common IllnessesEarly Childhood EducationInfant CareResearch and Studies

How Often Is Normal for My Kid to Be Home Sick?

Q&A on day care

Jun 9, 2023

A line graph with pink, yellow, and blue dots representing life's ups and downs.

Community Stories

Wins, Woes, and Parental Leave

Your Stories for the Week

Jun 6, 2023