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Custody dispute? A judge can order you to use this app to deal with your ex.
The app, coParenter, promises to save parents money and keep them out of court. But there's a catch.
By Jack Morse
So it's come to this: An unborn baby 'kidfluencer' has 112,000 Instagram followers
Bred for viral success.
By Jack Morse
People are throwing cheese on their children now, and it's kinda great
'Just cheesed my lil brother.'
By Chloe Bryan
The Willow breast pump eases some of the worst parts of pumping, for a price
How much would you pay for a wearable breast pump, free of wires and tubes?
By Alex Hazlett
5 children's books that celebrate the spirit of Black History Month
These are stories that center Black characters and their diversity of experiences.
Black History Month is a chance for white parents to learn how to talk about racism
How to stop your kid from learning and believing in racist ideas.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Screen time can affect kids, but the data is hard to measure. Here's why.
Researchers need much better data.
By Rebecca Ruiz
Reminder: Smart toys are cute, cuddly, and full of security risks
That information has to go somewhere, and it's probably not well-secured.
By Diane Shipley
Wearable sensor may help screen for anxiety and depression in kids
Kids don't always show signs of mental illness. These researchers think wearable tech can make a big difference.
By Rebecca Ruiz
These hacks are a reminder for parents that they aren't alone
Because the best medicine is often a bit of creativity.
By Alex Hazlett
A subscription for baby food? It's not as crazy as it sounds.
Yumi provides nutrient-dense, made-to-order baby food subscriptions, for a price.
By Olga Massov
When surprising your kids goes horribly awry
When your kids don't react to that Disneyland trip like you'd expected...
By Jenna Drenten
Blippi is the YouTube star you need to know, because your kids already do
He brings an orange-and-blue wardrobe, kid-like wonderment, and about three Red Bulls' worth of enthusiasm to topics like tractors and zoo animals.
By Kelly Boutsalis
Pregnancy apps don't know how to handle miscarriages
I could either delete the pregnancy entirely or let the app believe I was still pregnant.
By Olga Massov
How to give kids good body image in the age of Snapchat
The teen years are way too late to begin building awareness.
By Nancy Redd
Run your family life, all from one app? Cozi promises you can
Appointments, school events, photos, and meals, all together.
Ride-hailing apps for kids promise to take over for carpool for busy parents
You can delegate the run to soccer practice or the school carpool.
By Sasha Lekach
Dear dads: Have the courage to be vulnerable, especially online
On the two-year anniversary of my sobriety, I went to social media and posted my story for the entire world to see.
By Doyin Richards
How to navigate the world of internet pet adoption with your kids
So you want to bring home a good doggo? Here's where to start.
By Joanne Eglash
The e-waste nightmare lurking in your kid's toy box
Those tiny circuits and toxic batteries built into the toys end up in a pile of e-waste alongside defunct computers and ancient iPhones.
By Corey Binns
Think twice about posting photos of your kid on Facebook
Facebook has data on your kids. You gave it to the social media giant, after all.
By Jack Morse
Reclaiming our Mohawk heritage, one app-supplied word at a time
When my daughter asks for the language of my mother, I open the Speak Mohawk app on my iPhone.
By Kelly Boutsalis
Group texts are the new cliques for teens and tweens
But unlike Snapchat or Instagram, there's no barrier to entry.
By Beth Swanson