Mary Sauer

This common nervous habit can leave your nails mangled, sore and prone to infection; these pro tips can help you stop the mindless nibbling for good

Many baby products do double duty and are unbelievably gentle, not to mention inexpensive. Here's what you should be borrowing from the nursery.

Hunting for a new job takes a whole lot of patience, but don't let your excitement for a change get the better of you. Here are the ten questions you should ask yourself before resigning.

When chores, sporting events, and kids' birthday parties are taking over your life, here's how to make time for what matters—and have a great weekend.

Lately, it seems like everyone is talking about yoga and how great it makes them feel. Could yoga be a good choice for kids as well as adults? Continue reading to find out.

If you can't seem to figure out why you're having such a hard time getting sleep at night, mindfulness for sleep may be the solution you are looking for.

Put down that feather duster! Before you start scrubbing your home from top to bottom, take an inventory of cleaning products you have on hand. Some of the most common cleaning products used in homes could have negative consequences on your health.

Some kids are hesitant to bring up struggles at school. Open the lines of communication between you and your kids with these important reads.

Unless you know why your lips keeps getting dry and cracked, you'll be a slave to lip balm all winter long. We asked two board certified dermatologists about what causes chapped lips and how you can keep your pout soft, smooth, and happy.

Books go with bedtime like peanut butter goes with jelly, but not all books are suitable bedtime reads. Looking for a few stories that will settle down your active toddler? These 10 titles are like literary lullabies.

Just because it's chilly out, that doesn't mean you have to keep your kids indoors. If you and your little ones adventure outside this winter, don't forget to take care of their skin. Here, dermatologists share their best tips for protecting young skin from the cold.

Most curbside pick-up recycling programs don't accept empty prescription bottles, so here's how to give them a second life around the house—and keep them out of landfills.

Every parent needs a trick up their sleeve for entertaining their kids that doesn't involve screens. Enter busy boxes, DIY kits that are guaranteed to delight your kids and give some minutes of peace. (These are appropriate for kids 3-years old and up.)

Veteran parents share the in-flight fails that taught them how to keep baby comfortable and happy for her first ride on an airplane.

Most parents expect their babies to wake frequently throughout the night, but when they reach the toddler-phase, they may think nights will be smooth sailing. Wrong! Here's how to stop the struggles and get a good night's sleep.

Once you have kids, long gone are the days of impulsive date nights that stretch late into the wee hours of the next morning. Not to mention that babysitters are hard to come by and are expensive, too. If you're stuck at home this Valentine's Day, here are some ideas that don't require a sitter.

Whether your child is showing an early interest in reading or you're looking for ways to encourage a hesitant reader, smartphone and iPad apps are an excellent way to supplement the reading skills they're being taught at school. Here are the best reading apps for kids, backed by experts.

Hiring a new babysitter can be nerve-wrecking, especially for parents of younger children who don't have a lot of experience with it. Setting ground rule and expectations right from the start is one of the best ways to get off on the right foot. Each parent has to decide for themselves what they expect from their sitter, but here are some basic rules to consider.

Temper tantrums may be one of the exasperating parts of parenting a toddler. One second your child is playing happily, and the next they're throwing crayons across the room in rage. Before you too have a meltdown, here's are surefire ways to survive—and tame!—a toddler tantrum.

Find out what sets you apart and how to adjust your life to avoid overstimulation, fatigue, and stress.

Everyone knows that having a baby is a big decision, but how do you know if you're ready to take the leap? Here are the most important questions you and your partner should answer before becoming parents.

Exploring the senses is one of the best parts of being a kid, especially since sensory play is such a blast. Keep the good times going with these sensory activities that are simple enough to pull off at home.

Fine motor skills are small actions that require a lot of control. But they take time to master, especially for toddlers. Thankfully, these at-home activities make developing fine motor skills a cinch.

One of the most important things you can do for your child is help them manage their emotions. But it's not an easy thing to teach. Here, experts give their best tips on raising emotionally intelligent children.

Could this year be the year you get your financies in order? Before you get overwhelmed by a total money makeover, try these seven tips for saving money that expert financial advisors use with their clients.

Parenting is exhausting, am I right? No matter how tired or sick you are, there is no "time out" from keeping your kids entertained. Whether you've been up with a newborn all night, you just worked a 12-hour shift, or you're sick as a dog, keep these games on hand to fall back on when you're too tired to move.

If you've cut back on eating meat or shun it from your diet entirely, these non-meat sources of complete protein will cover your nutrient needs from breakfast to midnight snack.

Worried your kid's food is too hot? Don't get winded blowing on their food, try these tips from real parents instead.

These steps can help stop excess shine and acne breakouts to achieve that perfect glow.

Here's everything expecting moms need to know about this bothersome pregnancy rash.