While kids may not love brushing their teeth, It’s incredibly important to help them build good oral hygiene habits early — even if those baby teeth are going to be given to the tooth fairy one day.

Being prey for so many animals, it’s no wonder that most hamsters are nocturnal. They spend their days hiding from snakes, ...

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Even before I became a mom, I fantasized about the day I would get to start drawing or painting with a son or daughter of my own. My parents are artists, and many of my earliest memories include ...

The Atlantic’s Science, Technology, and Health desk has had a busy 2025: Our writers have spent the year probing the limits of human consciousness and gene-editing technology, studying the ubiquity of ...

Research shows kids' financial habits are largely developed by age 7, so it's critical to teach them to be smart about money early on. A savings account can help your young one understand the value of ...

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We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Marilyn Ong Marilyn Ong is an editor on the kitchen team and a mom of three ...

Living with depression can feel isolating and overwhelming—and sometimes those feelings take a long time to pass. Antidepressants can help alleviate the pain for some, yet others with ...

Investing can help children learn about growing wealth and setting aside money for short- and long-term goals. Deciding with them what their goal is — investing for a college education, retirement or ...

It’s hard to satisfy children, especially when the holidays are over and a new school semester looms on the horizon. Fortunately, Netflix has enough great flicks in its library to satisfy even the ...