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Siri Stafford via Getty Images Nameberry’s experts took a look at the lower end of the popularity rankings to identify names that might trend in the future. Baby name experts often share their predictions about which names will be popular in a year or two. But the folks at Nameberry recently decided to take it

Plan Shoot / Imazins via Getty Images Suicidal ideation in children is more common than you may realize. Here’s what parents need to know. The United States’ top experts in pediatric health say the mental health crisis among children has become a national emergency. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Child and

There are many sacred rituals in the world of parenting, such as dropping off your child at school. What nonparents might assume to be a simple transport and farewell process can actually be a time-consuming, complicated mess. That’s especially true in the age of COVID safety protocols. Advertisement As with other child-rearing topics, the funny

KoldoyChris via Getty Images COVID vaccines for children ages 5 to 11 should start rolling out soon. Here’s what parents need to know. The Food and Drug Administration took a key step this week toward making children ages 5 to 11 eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, as an advisory committee endorsed a child-size dose of the

Getting from point A to point B is about to get a whole lot better ― and possibly safer. Sure, your car comes with the basic necessities, but there are a few other crucial items you should add to your arsenal. Not only will they help you when you’re in a potentially dangerous situation, like

Fly View Productions via Getty Images Can you mix and match vaccine doses? Here’s what we know now. Now that a Pfizer booster dose has been approved for Americans 65 and up, people with underlying health conditions and people who work in high-risk settings, many people are wondering: Can I mix and match vaccines? “Things

PeopleImages via Getty ImagesDivorce attorneys around the country are increasingly preparing to litigate vaccine issues between ex-spouses. Earlier this week, Pfizer announced that its COVID-19 vaccine is safe and effective in kids ages 5 to 11 and that it will seek U.S. authorization for this age group soon. This step toward COVID vaccinations for children

Amazon/HuffPost/EvolveTogetherCOVID cases in kids are the highest they’ve been this whole pandemic. Keep your kids safer by masking them. As schools around the country open — and the highly contagious delta variant continues to circulate — COVID cases among children are the highest they’ve been since the pandemic began. Mask wearing is an important part

I am so fucking tired. I am so tired of being tired. Advertisement I am so tired of being so tired that I go to bed at 8:30 p.m., only to lie awake for hours in the middle of the night. I am so tired of not having time with my spouse to actually enjoy

Imgorthand via Getty ImagesPfizer intends to seek FDA authorization for COVID vaccines in children age 5 to 11 ASAP. Here’s what parents need to know. Pfizer said on Monday that its two-dose COVID vaccine works for children ages 5 to 11 and that it plans to seek authorization from regulatory agencies as soon as possible.

Sergey Sidorov via Getty ImagesThe nature of long-haul COVID in kids may be changing due to the delta variant. One of the few mercies of the coronavirus pandemic is that children are, by and large, spared the most serious outcomes. More than 4.7 million pediatric cases have been diagnosed in the United States so far,

MoMo Productions via Getty Images Books are a great way to continue the conversation about Latinx heritage in your everyday life throughout the year. Latinx Heritage Month ― also known as Hispanic Heritage Month ― is a great time to celebrate the achievements of Latin Americans throughout U.S. history and the Latinx people who are

No matter if you have a keyhole for a closet or a walk-in room, sometimes it can feel like you have more clothes in it than you should. If your closet and dresser are bursting at the seams (or just so disorganized, it seems like they are), there is a better way. Here are 27

Dmitry Ageev / EyeEm via Getty ImagesDespite increased awareness, many mental health issues continue to fly under the radar.  Mental health awareness has spread significantly in the past decade in the United States and around the world. Public health groups have made it clear that mental health is every bit as important as physical health,

We’ve got a new Gerber baby on the scene. On Monday, the baby food brand announced the winner of its 11th annual Gerber Baby Photo Search contest: a 4-month-old named Zane Kahin from Winter Park, Florida. A panel of judges selected Zane out of more than 90,000 entrants to be the 2021 Gerber “spokesbaby.” Zane

Having kids transforms your sleep schedule, dinner choices and Google search history. Parenthood also has a big impact on your personal style. The funny parents of Twitter have shared relatable musings about their fashion sense since having children ― from new preferences for dark, stain-concealing colors to a greater affinity for all things stretchy and

ridvan_celik via Getty ImagesParents sometimes say things to their children that are harmful — without realizing it.  Parents don’t set out to say hurtful or harmful things to their children, but it happens. You’re tired, they’re pushing your buttons, and you’re frustrated after asking them for the 600th time to clear their plates or get

Jozef Polc / 500px via Getty ImagesA new report shows just how much extra work moms put in last year.  Now that the COVID-19 pandemic has loosened its grip a bit on the United States, it is easy to forget just how devastating the past year was for millions of mothers in this country —

Being a parent means constantly getting unsolicited advice about raising kids. This guidance is occasionally semi-helpful, but it’s more often useless and/or baffling. The funny parents of Twitter know how to share real nuggets of wisdom, however. We’ve rounded up 45 tweets offering hilarious (and, at times, actually helpful) “parenting tips.” Enjoy! Advertisement Parenting tip:

AJ_Watt via Getty ImagesGiving children chores is a powerful way of teaching them responsibility.  By just about every measure, parents today are more hands-on and more diligent about loading their kids up with all kinds of activities than those of previous generations. Parents spend more time taking care of their children every day. They spend