ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsEvery Parent Should Watch These Independent Toddlers Run Errands in ‘Old Enough’Toddlers prove themselves capable of walking to the grocery store to buy curry and flowers in this sweet Japanese…ByStephen Johnson4/14/22 10:30AMComments (22)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsStop Telling Kids to 'Be Careful' (and What to Say Instead)Saying "be careful" all the time can confuse kids, instill fear, and lower their self-confidence.BySarah Showfety4/07/22 1:00PMComments (112)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Teach Your Kid Social-Emotional Skills From Day OneSocial-emotional skills are critical to every child's success. Here's how to foster them at home.BySarah Showfety3/30/22 2:00PMSave
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Actually Enjoy a Weekend With Your KidsBecause kids are a joy and a blessing and can truly mess up a weekend.BySarah Showfety3/25/22 3:30PMComments (25)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Get Kids to Stop Eating Their BoogersNip this habit in the nostril, before it gets out of control.BySarah Showfety3/24/22 9:00AMComments (13)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle Kids14 of the Sketchiest Parenting Tricks That Actually Work, According to Lifehacker ReadersWe're not endorsing all of these, per se—we're merely sharing some ideas.ByJeff Somers2/22/22 10:30AMComments (97)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Stop Your Kid From SpittingBecause no one likes an aggressive spray to the face.BySarah Showfety2/09/22 2:30PMComments (1)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Get Kids to Stop Biting Their NailsBefore you do anything else, you'll need their buy-in.BySarah Showfety2/02/22 12:30PMComments (11)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Handle a Clingy ChildThe "clingy phase" is a normal part of child development—here's how to get through it.ByRachel Fairbank1/24/22 12:00PMSave
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Get Through Bedtime When You’re Solo-ParentingYou're going to need double the time, preparation, and patience.BySarah Showfety12/06/21 1:30PMComments (7)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Keep Little Kids From Destroying Your Christmas TreeBecause the only thing worse than decorating a tree with a toddler? Doing it twice.BySarah Showfety12/03/21 12:30PMComments (14)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsWhat's the Best Way to Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa?There comes a time in every young Santa-believer's life when shit must get real.BySarah Showfety12/01/21 4:00PMComments (40)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Survive the ‘Toddler Screaming’ PhaseMaybe we cannot stop the screeching entirely, but we can (probably) mitigate it.BySarah Showfety11/29/21 4:00PMComments (7)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to (Try to) Prevent Your Kid From Melting Down During the HolidaysThe holidays are great! The overstimulation is not!ByRachel Fairbank11/24/21 11:30AMComments (3)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Keep the Kids Busy While You Make Thanksgiving DinnerSometimes you want to make memories with your kids in the kitchen; sometimes you just need them out.BySarah Showfety11/10/21 1:00PMComments (2)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle Kids10 Memories You Can Give Your Kids That Are Better Than a Vacation, According to RedditJust for the record...I'm not crying—you're crying.BySarah Showfety11/03/21 1:00PMComments (5)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsWhat to Say to Little Girls Instead of 'You Look So Pretty'We should reconsider how we compliment young girls.BySarah Showfety10/12/21 4:30PMComments (172)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Tell If Your Kid is Old Enough for a Haunted HouseIs a haunted house scary-but-not-too-scary for your kid? It depends on the kid.ByStephen Johnson10/06/21 9:30AMComments (2)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Thwart Your Kids' Bedtime Stall TacticsHere's how to beat them at their own game--and get them to bed on time(ish).BySarah Showfety9/28/21 12:30PMComments (17)Save
ParentingLittle KidsParentingLittle KidsHow to Figure Out Your Kid's Clothing Size When the Sizes Make No SenseHere's how to wade through the hell of finding out your kid's actual shirt size.BySarah Showfety9/27/21 5:30PMComments (3)Save