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Welcome to Ask Dr. Harvey Karp, our fatherhood-advice column at Esquire, where the author of The Happiest Baby on the Block and creator of the SNOO answers your burning questions about parenting. Got ...

Designing a nursery is one of the most rewarding projects in interior design. It’s not just about creating a beautiful room; ...

Grandparents are the invisible scaffolding in many new families. Here is what research shows about their impact, the ...

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is when a baby dies unexpectedly during sleep. The cause is unknown. This article outlines simple ways to reduce risks by focusing on sleep habits, the sleeping ...

More than 100,000 crib mattresses are being recalled after federal regulators warned they could pose a deadly risk to babies.

The final frame of Mikayla’s reel, showing the crib back up, offers a permission-giving reminder: milestones can wait until ...

PITTSBURGH, Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "Working as a night nanny for newborns, I've seen parents and grandparents develop back problems from trying to put the baby into the crib," said an inventor, ...

FOND DU LAC, Wis. (WBAY/Gray News) - A caretaker at a Wisconsin day care has been arrested in a child abuse investigation. Ashley Karschnick, 32, is facing a felony count of child abuse, recklessly ...