Parenting
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Teens face a gender pay gap, too. Here's how to help them navigate it.
Jun 17, 2018 1:00 am - When my daughter started baby-sitting as a young teen, I offered what I thought were helpful tips for setting herself apart. Wash the dishes; tidy up after playtime; be ...
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'Is this normal?' Carpal tunnel, hair loss, kidney stones and other pregnancy issues
Jun 16, 2018 7:30 am - Carpal tunnel, hair loss, kidney stones and other issues
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Why kids should trade screen time for green time
Jun 10, 2018 7:30 am - As the weather turns warmer and the days are longer, many parents are looking forward to spending more quality time with the family. A great place to start is by taking ...
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Five questions to ask before a play dateJun 10, 2018 7:15 am - Play dates are a fun way for children to develop friendships and learn important social skills. Visiting another family's home will also expose your child to a new envir...
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Why your teen should work this summerJun 10, 2018 1:00 am - Summer jobs for teens are an endangered species worth saving. These seasonal jobs offer more than a paycheck. Summer employment can: • Improve academic performance, espe...
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Summer puts special emphasis on water safety with kidsJun 03, 2018 7:15 am - Kids love water, especially as the weather heats up. But greater access to water brings increased danger for children. According to the Centers for Disease Control, acci...
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Survey: 45% of teens are online 'almost constantly.' But is it good for them?
Jun 02, 2018 1:00 am - Forty-five percent of teens say they are online "almost constantly," according to a new Pew Research Center study on teens and social media use. That percentage has near...
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Constable: Chinese orphan brings love and challenges to empty nestersJun 02, 2018 1:00 am - By Burt Constable Blessed with health, good jobs, lots of energy, the experience of seeing their six daughters grow into happy, productive adults, and the desire to do s...
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How to avoid overuse injuries in young athletesMay 27, 2018 7:30 am - Summer is just around the corner and with the cold weather gone and school out, kids will become more physically active. Many kids will be involved in different camps, ...
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I'm 18. Should I worry about my credit yet?May 27, 2018 1:00 am - Good credit opens up a world you may not have known existed, like Platform 9 3/4 did for Harry Potter. If you jump on the credit-building train at 18, you'll have an eas...