On Parenting

Amy Joyce and Mari-Jane Williams

There is plenty of places to go, even when you and your kids don’t want to go outside

Doctors say these births are extremely rare, especially because they didn't involve fertility treatments.

Heidi Powell will talk about children’s books and reading advice.

Mari-Jane Williams

Recent study shows 60 percent of kids 8 and younger read each day, but only 4 percent use an e-reader

Amy Joyce

Lots of kids hate reading — here’s what you can do to help.

Amy Joyce

We know to read out loud to kids, but what else can parents do to help a child become a book lover?

Amy Joyce

Willems, the prolific children’s book author, knows how to help reluctant readers.

Mark Driscoll

There is growing vocal contempt of parenthood and to thinking of women by the debased term “breeders.” This isn’t God’s vision of motherhood.

Alexandra Petri

Helicopter childing has rendered these elders incapable of handling themselves in the real world.

Christina Ianzito

Spoiler alert: They won’t necessarily make your head itch.

Jane Horwitz

Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, a new animated musical from Disney.

Marguerite Kelly

So many holidays jammed together this year might make it hard to buy. But Marguerite Kelly has ideas.

Mari-Jane Williams

The baby-soothing technique has come under fire in recent months — is it safe to bundle your infant?

Jane Horwitz

Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, Katniss and Peeta return to the arena in the eagerly awaited sequel.

Amy Joyce

Learning to give is not as easy as it may seem. Here’s how to help a child become a generous kid.

How the U.Md. women’s lacrosse coach manages work and family

Amy Joyce and Amy Orndorff

Theater, Quidditch, ice skating. There are many things to do with kids this weekend.

Mari-Jane Williams

Cathy Reese has interwoven her deep love for — and attachment to — U.Md. athletics and her family life

Marguerite Kelly

Her son has one major problem with potty training. Marguerite Kelly advises how to fix the problem.

Ellen McCarthy

Just like many modern would-be parents, the National Zoo’s Mei Xiang is crowdsourcing what to call her cub.

Amy Joyce

These parents pretend their kids’ dinosaurs come to life at night. Why don’t we all play along?

Jane Horwitz

Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, a romantic comedy sequel, plus “The Book Thief.”

Marguerite Kelly

They may have moved on, but she wants to keep in touch with her ex husband’s nieces and nephews.

From E.T. to a civil war play, the area is packed with fun for kids and families this weekend.

Marc Silver

A father’s lessons in coping with a sick wife and defiant teens.

Mari-Jane Williams

Selections include work/life balance, reaching children with autism and essays about being a good mother

Amy Joyce

Incognito is just the latest step in realizing football will not be a part of my kids’ sports lives.

Jane Horwitz

Movie reviews with kids in mind. This week, the continuing ad­ven­ture of the Norse-god superhero.

Nora Krug

One book is clever and sparks a child’s imagination. The other does the opposite.

Mari-Jane Williams

Karl Gabriel’s pictures featured in “Shine,” a book about letting your inner light come through.

Marguerite Kelly

How to help a sister very angry after a divorce, and her children who are the focus of her anger.

Ice skating, museum hopping, animal saving: it’s all on the docket for kids and their parents this weekend.

Amy Joyce

This mom with a chronic disease works hard to be a parent, and to advocate for herself

Lori Aratani and Amy Orndorff

Also, a new book relies on common experiences to explain scientific principles.

Toss your pumpkin, make crafts among artwork, see a play. Many happenings with kids this weekend.

Mari-Jane Williams

With so many choices, it can be hard for new parents to know whether a basic model will suffice or they need all the bells and whistles of a higher-end bottle.

Marguerite Kelly

A single mom worries about telling teens about family finances.