Parenting

While Amelia Wright ran a road race, her mother, Rebecca Wright, was going the extra mile … as a matchmaker.

This weekend, we “fall back” as daylight saving time comes to an end. That change can have a surprising impact on our mental health, especially for kids and teens. But there are steps parents can take to prepare.

A child born after loss is commonly referred to as a “rainbow baby,” but this term can sometimes be problematic.

The cake didn’t reveal the baby’s sex — a voicemail from the bakery did.

We checked the law in all 50 states. Plus, an expert explains how to tell if your child is mature enough.

There’s no such thing as a perfect parent, says child development expert — and mom of three — Dr. Tovah Klein. Luckily, kids don’t need their parents to be perfect.

Teen drug problems are “an equal-opportunity evil” that “can happen to anybody.” Here’s an addiction psychiatrist’s advice on how to help your kids.

These babies are identical twins, but their mom has no trouble telling them apart.

Many parents and caregivers face a modern-day technological dilemma: They want to stay connected with their kids but aren’t ready to give them a smartphone. One alternative is a smartwatch designed specifically for kids. Consumer Reporter Susan Hogan has details on the high-tech watches that might be the perfect solution.

When was the last time you took a weeknight off from parenting? Not a date night, not running errands, but a night purely for yourself.

The former Silver Spring library space on Colesville Road has been transformed into an early childhood education center. The center will provide childcare, diverse educational resources, parenting workshops and more. News4’s Molette Green talks to nonprofit CentroNia about what they have to offer.

Girls have been hitting puberty at increasingly younger ages over the past few decades. New research looks at environmental factors that may play a role.

In the Lammert family, there is one day each year that is more special than the rest — it’s Aug. 25, the day of all four of the Lammert daughters were born.

“I remember thinking, ‘I can’t believe she’s here with me.’”

As teens head off to college and young adults move out of their family home, parents may experience empty nest syndrome. Here’s how to cope with it.

Nearly a quarter of millennials and Gen Zers without children do not plan to become parents, primarily due to financial reasons, according to a recent report.

Dorm insurance is a personal property insurance for college students who live on campus. But you might not need it.

Preschool options are growing as states expand early learning programs. That means parents face a dizzying array of choices. To find a high-quality preschool, parents should take a tour. Teachers should be engaged with children, down at their level and asking questions. The preschool should be able to share a curriculum that relies on play-based learning and emphasizes the whole...

Cameron Rogers went on an “apology tour” after she had her first child. 

Parents are ringing the dinner bell early — right after school — claiming it makes for a calmer and happier evening.