Naturepedic reports that a survey of 1,000 U.S. moms reveals a "sleep permission gap," where many feel guilty about prioritizing rest, leading to insufficient sleep.
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- Jackie Dowling for Shipt
Shipt reports families are feeling overwhelmed as fall routines resume, with 60% of parents finding the transition stressful due to increased errands and expenses.
- Trevor Mahoney for ThatsThem
ThatsThem reports that creative baby name spellings are trending in the U.S., with Mississippi leading in unique names, followed by Alabama and Louisiana.
- Arin Schultz for Naturepedic
Naturepedic reports that new moms often experience "sundown scaries," a wave of anxiety and dread that intensifies at night due to disrupted sleep and hormonal changes.
- Beki San Martin Detroit Free Press
Researchers said this is cause for concern considering the major effect parent reading with young kids has on outcomes such as language development and literacy.
- Loraine Hillyer for Hometap
Hometap reports the cost of raising a child in the U.S. has surpassed $300,000, increasing 28% in three years, impacting family budgets and planning.
- Bea Moise, BCCS for Verizon’s Parenting in a Digital World
Verizon’s Parenting in a Digital World reports co-parenting can create digital boundary conflicts, stressing the importance of alignment on screen time and device rules.
Little Tikes Commercial reports that funding a dream playground requires thoughtful planning and creative strategies.
Aeroflow Breastpumps reports on the transition from NICU to home, highlighting unique care needs, infection prevention, feeding plans, and mental health support.
Doctronic reports that when deciding if a child should stay home from school, ask three key questions about fever, ability to participate, and contagion risk.
The percentage of parents and caregivers refusing a standard vitamin K shot for infants at birth has accelerated sharply this year, putting more newborns at risk of life-threatening bleeding episodes.
ConsumerAffairs found annual toddlercare costs more than average in-state tuition at a four-year public college in 37 states.
A majority of Americans support more government rules for social media companies, including a mandatory age-verification tools to keep younger children off social media, according to a new poll.
What’s more, the researchers noted that “foods children consume during the toddler years can shape taste preferences and dietary habits that persist throughout childhood, influencing long-term health.”
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