As she was preparing to send her oldest baby to day care for the first time, Philadelphia mom Elena Anthes was “filled with dread.” “I was worried that our choice [of day care] wasn’t the right one, ...

How Do I Take Care of My Baby’s Natural Hair? A new baby can bring so much joy, and also a long list of things to learn. Keeping their cute little tresses intact is one. If you have an infant (ages 12 ...

September is the most common birth month of the entire year and whether you're among the millions of couples preparing for baby's arrival or recently welcomed your tiny bundle of joy, this is a good ...

The podcast Chasing Life With Dr. Sanjay Gupta explores the medical science behind some of life’s mysteries big and small. You can listen to episodes here. Parenting is not for the faint of heart. It ...

Most people think of a baby’s skin as being soft, smooth, and free of imperfections. That’s why it can come as a surprise to parents when they spot reddish bumps and blemishes on their little one’s ...

Caring for a baby doesn’t just change daily routines—it changes perception itself. A first-of-its-kind Cornell University study found that adults see the world as more dangerous when responsible for ...

Parenting and baby care books may be unintentionally putting babies in danger. Cookie Studio/Shutterstock Without the advice of family and friends to hand, many new parents turn to baby books for ...