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Most advice about kids and screens boils down to one word: less. Limit it, delay it, avoid it in the youngest children. So it caught attention this month when a pediatrician at Boston Children’s Hospital made a different argument in STAT News. The problem, she wrote, is not screens themselves. It is passivity. And her […]

When it comes to babysitting, there are certain expectations that come with the job. Keeping the children safe, entertained, and well-cared for are often at the top of the list. But what about cleaning up after them? Should babysitters be responsible for tidying up the mess left behind by the kids they’re watching? This question

Seasoned traveler and Hollywood star Isla Fisher recently revealed her go-to tricks for keeping children entertained during long flights. The Wedding Crashers actress, who never flies without the comfort of a tracksuit and cashmere socks, shared her insights in an interview with 9Travel. As a mother of three, Fisher has devised creative ways to occupy

Outrage has ignited in Denmark over the case of Keira Alexandra Kronvold, a Greenlandic woman whose baby was taken just two hours after delivery. Activists assert that the “parenting competency” tests used to justify the removal are discriminatory against Greenlandic people and other minorities. The controversial psychometric assessments, known as forældrekompetenceundersøgelse (FKU), are commonly employed

A notable trend has emerged in baby naming: the adoption of traditional dog names for newborns. This trend, expected to gain further momentum in 2025, signifies a broader cultural shift in naming conventions. Particularly evident in regions like Australia, names such as Bear, Banjo, and Blue are becoming increasingly popular among new parents. According to