Parenting

Fathersday

Study: Fathers can stunt emotions in sons, success in daughters

Water baby: Summer safety tips for the ocean and the pool

Katie's Baby - Beach

Pennsylvania's most popular baby names in 2016 weren't that creative at all

The importance of appreciating the special women in our lives all year long

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The importance of playtime: Activities to boost your little one's development

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The great outdoors: How to enjoy outside adventures with your baby

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Adventures in baby-proofing: Tips for keeping your baby safe

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Kids who crashed dad's BBC interview inspire animated children's series

BCC interview goes antimation

'DaddyOFive' removes more 'prank' videos from public YouTube page

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Children's Books

GoFundMe aims to get books featuring Muslim children into Philadelphia schools

Children's Books Against Islamophobia

YouTube removes DaddyOFive's horrific 'Invisible Ink Prank' video

DaddyOFive youtube video

Studies: Taking antidepressants during pregnancy doesn’t increase child’s risk of autism, ADHD

Sesame Street's new character with autism making debut at Sesame Place in Pennsylvania

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My strategies for successful naps and sleeping through the night

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WATCH: Horrible parents prank kids to tears, blame 'haters' for mean comments

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Recycle your old car seat at Target and get a discount

Doctor casts doubt on effectiveness of baby boxes

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Katie on FOX: why it's OK to get away without your toddler

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Teething trouble: Fussiness, sleepless nights and (worst of all) a baby in pain

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Children's Health

Flu vaccine can prevent half of flu-related deaths in children, CDC study suggests

Leaving the baby for the first time: The vacation I almost skipped

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Safe sleeping and SIDS fears

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On cultivating patience: conversations with my son

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Three things you should do to support your bestie when she is pregnant

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Children's Health

CHOP study warns headaches are more common indicator of stroke among children

Pa. financial watchdog: Abortion 'alternative' provider covering up how grant money is used

Making sure our son's Irish eyes will be smiling on his first St. Patrick's Day

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Take your child off the trophy shelf

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Ask Hickey: Is it wrong to enjoy global warming's perks or nah?

One of the 'giraffe moms' gave birth

The importance of storytime: Why I read to my son every day

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Signs spreading to reunite stuffed bunny with owner

Found Stuffed Bunny

Ten baby products I can’t live without

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When I found out I was going to have a son, I was thrilled ... and a little nervous!

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Marley Dias, local girl behind #1000BlackGirlBooks, writing activism guide for kids

Marley Dais activism guide

Valentine’s Day party of three: Keeping the romance alive when you become a parent

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New Jersey Chuck E. Cheese's to host 'Sensory Sensitive Sundays' for kids with autism

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Valentine's Day

'I made this one for you'

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Starting on solids: Introducing my 4-month-old baby to food

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Dear OB: it's not your vagina – Part Two

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How to decide when to have a second child

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CHOP doctors caution parents against using wearable baby monitors, like Owlet

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