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Ashley Tisdale Says No To Sleepovers, And She’s Not Alone

Ashley Tisdale French has explained why her daughters won’t be attending sleepovers, reigniting a debate parents across the country are already wrestling with.

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 27, 2026

An old lady looks at a smartphone, with his adult granddaughter.

Is It OK To Ask Grandparents Or Caregivers To Put Down Their Phones While Babysitting?

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 25, 2026

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The Playdate Safety Questions Most Parents Are Too Uncomfortable To Ask

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 22, 2026

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The Importance Of Teaching Kids Situational Awareness And How To Get Started With Your Kids

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 13, 2026

Preschool child boy is using two hands to hold plastic bottle to pour water beads or rainbow beads into white basin. Happy child are sweet smile. Wear blue shirt, yellow border. Toddler 2 years old.

This Sensory Toy Has Prompted Thousands Of Poison Control Calls & Caused Hospitalizations, Surgeries, & Even Death

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 5, 2026

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Viral TikTok Squishy Toy Challenge Sends 10 Year Old To Hospital With Serious Burns – What Parents Need To Know

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 4, 2026

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Water Safety Is Not Optional: Influencer Emilie Kiser Opens Up About Son Trigg’s ‘Preventable’ Drowning

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: May 1, 2026

Unhappy Teenage Girl Sitting On Floor Looking At Bathroom Scales

Teen Supplement Use Is Rising Fast And Weight Loss Products Are A Growing Danger For Girls

Written by: Jeff Moss

Published on: April 27, 2026

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A Lion’s Roar & Other Brilliant Ways Kids Have Come To Their Own Rescue

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: April 27, 2026

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Parenting Influencer Kelly Hopton-Jones Speaks Out After Son Henry Was Struck By Family Car

Written by: James Kosur

Published on: April 16, 2026

Adorable toddler girl at home, opening the fridge and selecting food

Are Fridge Locks Part Of Safe Parenting? It’s Complicated

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 29, 2025

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Government Agency Goes Viral With Hilarious Posts About Safe Sleep

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 18, 2025

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Former Child Star Miranda Cosgrove Gives Advice To Stage Moms

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 10, 2025

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This TikTok Trend Makes Your Laundry Room Unsafe For Kids

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: September 8, 2025

Rear view of a child sitting on the edge of a backyard swimming pool. Concept photo of swimming pool danger and child water safety.

The Decision One Influencer Mom Will “Forever Second-Guess” After Son’s Death

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: August 24, 2025

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What Age Can A Child Walk Alone To School, Parks, Or The Store?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: June 30, 2025

Former CPS Worker Advice

Former CPS Worker Lists Her Nine Parenting Rules

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 10, 2025

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Leaders Of Global Child Exploitation Org “764” Arrested – Here’s What Parents Need To Know

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: May 7, 2025

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How Well Do We Know The Adults Our Kids Spend Time With?

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 17, 2024

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What Should Your Child Yell When In Danger? This TikTok Video Is Being Praised By Moms

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 14, 2024

Child has wound on her face, stitched above her eyebrow

Child Therapist Offers Tips To Tell Accidental Injuries From Abuse

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 5, 2024

A child is in a car, leaning out the window and crying

Why You Absolutely Can’t Leave The Baby In The Car, Even For Five Minutes

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: December 3, 2024

Kids get excited for Christmas outside store window with tree and decorations

Misprints And Recalls: How To Safety Check Your Purchases Before Christmas

Written by: Steph Bazzle

Published on: November 15, 2024