Pets & Kids

Dog or cat? Hamster or guinea pig? Experts help you figure out which animal is right for your young family.

Can't decide whether your family should get a dog or a cat? Bird or hamster? Use our cheat sheet to help pick the perfect pet for your family.

5 surprising ways pets are good for kids -- and families too!

Easy (and safe) ways for your kids to help out.

Want to be the coolest home on the block? Get your kid one of these I-bet-no-one-else-has-one-of-these critters. They're cheap and easy to care for. Try a pet store, or you can order the bugs below, as well as others, at insectkits.com.

Adding a dog to your family is a huge commitment. Take our quiz to find out if you're ready.

Find out what career your kid might choose when she grows up. Take our future job predictor for kids.

Keep it simple with these easy ideas to make school lunches healthy and fun.

Yogurt is not just for snack time anymore! Check out the health benefits of this nutritional powerhouse, and enjoy these 19 tasty ways to add its natural goodness to your family's diet.

Faster, easier, and more widely available than ever.

Think you may be pregnant? Think you're experiencing some possible symptoms or signs of pregnancy? Take this quiz to see if what you're feeling could indicate pregnancy and find out if you could be pregnant!

Celebrate the day of ghosts and goblins with these spooktacular free printable Halloween stickers, treat bags, games, and more!

If you're thinking of getting a new dog or cat, here's why you should visit your local animal shelter first.

Gifts for that other baby in your house -- your pet!

Your other baby's going to need a name, too. Here's our guide to dog monikers beyond Fido and Sadie.

Kids of all ages find it painful and confusing when Mom and Dad break up.

These stars love to hang with their canine "babies."

Are you thinking about adding a pet to your family? Take our quiz and find out which type of pet might be best!

The ability to see, smell, and hear are among your baby's most important learning tools. Find out how her senses develop from conception to her first year--and what you can do to boost them.

We cut to the chase and tell you what you really need to know to have a well-behaved kid.

From activities little ones will love to do at your Halloween bash to spooky crafts you and your kids can make together, we have great projects that require few materials but guarantee lots of fun!

We've sniffed out the best tips to help your dog or cat get used to the newest member of your family.

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