Daycare always seems to have a bad reputation, but it’s a necessity for many parents.  Does it have to be a negative experience? The Managing Editor of Huffington Post Parents, Farah Miller, doesn’t think so. Check out the Hidden Benefits of Daycare.

You wake up in the morning and get the kids dressed, fed, and packed for school, but that leaves very little time for you. Those sweatpants you slept in are suitable to walk your kid to the classroom door, right? Wrong. At least, it is wrong according to one school in the UK. The school has banned pajamas, claiming parents should be dressed respectfully while on school grounds. Do you agree?

Want to become a healthier family? You may think you’re too busy, or it’s too hard, but that’s simply not true. There are so many little things families can do to make improvements. Just check out these 100 ways to become a healthier family from Health.com

Few things beat family movie night: kids and parents all snuggled up around the TV, watching a favorite movie and eating your favorite snacks. But when you’ve seen all the movies or you decide you’re just watching too much TV, family game night is a fun alternative. If your kids aren’t quite ready for Monopoly, check out these great board games for kids. They’re fun for the whole family.

Mom and dad always say they love all the kids the best, but according to Time Magazine, a recent study shows that most parents play favorites when it comes to dealing with their children. Fathers tend to favor their youngest daughters while mothers tend to favorite their oldest sons. Do you find yourself favoring one of your children over the other?

School is officially in full swing now, and you’re probably trying to make a good impression on your child’s teacher. If so, you might want to take a look at this list of teachers’ biggest pet peeves and how to avoid them.

Thinking about taking a cruise but can’t decide if you want to take the kids along?  If you’re planning on traveling with Celebrity Cruises, you might want to listen up. The popular cruise line is planning to start offering some healthy activities for families.  Geared towards ages three to eight, ships will offer puppet shows and workshops about making healthy choices, games, puzzles, a healthy pizza-making class, sing-a-long songs and much more.

There are holidays like Christmas, Halloween and the 4th of July that most everyone celebrates and then there are the secret holidays that only parents can enjoy: back to school day, diaper independence day or seat belt click it day anyone?  What are your favorite “parent holidays?”

Have you ever wanted your husband to know what it’s like to be pregnant? That may be impossible, but with the new
“Mommy Tummy” suit, you might come close. Scientists in Japan have created the suit that simulates the weight gain, breast enlargement and baby kicking that comes with pregnancy.

When buying a family computer, there are a lot of decisions to make, such as PC or Mac, laptop or desktop; and then there’s the budget. And if your kids are in school, chances are they need one that can perform a variety of tasks. There’s also a decision about what software to buy. Sounds complicated, right?  If you’re getting ready to make the big purchase and have no idea where to start, check out these computer buying tips from BabyZone.

When your kids hop in the car with your parents or in-laws, you might cringe a little when you think about how Grandma and Grandpa drive, but a new study says there’s not much to worry about.  In many cases, kids are safer in car accidents when their grandparents are behind the wheel.  The exact reason isn’t known, but Flaura Winston, MD, the director of the National Science Foundation Center for Child Injury Prevention Studies at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia says it’s possible that grandparents just drive more safely with their grandchildren in the car. It was also noted that both parents and grandparents need to learn a little more about carseat safety.

Being a parent is amazing, but many people often find themselves reflecting back on their lives, wishing they would have done one thing before giving birth or adopting.  The Bump asked its readers what they would have done, and answers ranged from honeymoons to buying a house.  If you could go back and do one thing before becoming a mom or dad, what would it be?

Looking for some apps to help you organize the everyday tasks and trials of parenting? The BreezyMama website asked its own resident app guru to come up with apps that have been tried and tested by real parents.  From iPhone to iPad, take a look at some of the best apps for parents.

When parents get divorced, nobody wins, especially the children.  It can be a very emotional time for every member of the family, no matter the age.   Your younger children may not understand why mom and dad aren’t living together anymore or why one of their parents is now with a new significant other, but there are lots of great children’s books out there to help.  Checking Lil Sugars Best Books About Divorce for Children.

Over the next few months, parents across the United States will load their family up and travel for a family vacation.  Though vacations are meant to be peaceful, they can often become a hassle for both parents and children of all ages.  Luckily, CNN has come up with some tips for coping with different vacation scenarios, including vacations with teenagers, vacations with grandparents and more.