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When my husband and I decided to have a baby, we knew that we were entering into the unknown.

A rise in killings in a community tracks closely with a rise in the number of young children who fail a grade in elementary school, according to new research analyzing 21 years of homicide rates and school achievement data.

Joe DeProspero has two sons, a wife, and is complimentary birth control for anyone who sits near him in a restaurant.

Parents wear a lot of hats when it comes to their kids, including being the timekeeper, the money giver and the behavior police.

Al Grajeda, of the Livermore Police Department narcotics division, plays a slideshow as he talks to parents about methamphetamine, or crystal meth, during a drug awareness program hosted by Horizons Family Counseling and the LPD at Del Valle High School in Livermore, Calif., on Tuesday, April 8, 2013.

2. Attachment Parenting: Follows the theory that a secure, trusting attachment to parents during early childhood results in secure and independent adults.

Former student mother and current vice president of Feminists for Life of America, Sally Winn , moderated Boston University's 2nd Annual Pregnancy Forum Wednesday, which included a BU undergraduate parent, pro-life and pro-choice student leaders, as well as Student Health Services and Family Resources.

A few nights ago, my own middle daughter asked me to test her blood sugar. She was curious if her before-meal shakes might be hypoglycemia.

The stunning model, who is currently the global ambassador for Clear hair care, sat down with E! News' Alicia Quarles in New York City to discuss a wide range of inspiring topics, including parenting, kindness and family.

The preschool year is coming to an end, For many parents, it's the bitter-sweet, excitement-n-fear of saying goodbye to an extended school-family and embarking on the next adventure of "big school".

Having a teenager lost in his or her cellphone - texting friends and communicating with parents in monosyllabic grunts - has become a trope of the Internet age.

It's called Helicopter Parenting, which is parents who do everything possible to prevent their child from being uncomfortable.

Moms get postpartum depression, but did you know that some dads get it too? A recent study has found that younger dads are more prone to depression during their child's early years.

Some children effectively begin their schooling at the age of two as parents jostle to secure a primary school place, research suggests.

If you're like me and enjoy watching your children play sports, remember to also watch your behavior on the sidelines.

Fans of Mad Men will recognize the red head bombshell Christina Hendricks. The sexy actress is married to Geoffrey Arend and the two have been together since 2009.

When the children start school. When they get older. When they go off to college.

If you have a teenager do you feel confused or tested on a regular basis? Do you feel like you are losing the ability to influence your child's decisions at this very important time in their life? Teenage years are difficult for both you and your child.

Fussy and demanding babies are likely to spend slightly more time plopped in front of a TV or computer screen when they're toddlers than are "easier" babies, new research finds.

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