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How to Cope With a Colicky Baby Share Photo: Lopolo, Shutterstock All babies cry. But some babies cry a lot. A colicky baby — defined as a healthy baby who cries for more than three hours a day, more than three days a week — presents a mental, physical, and emotional challenge for new parents beyond what most of us can fathom. To be tasked with consoling a seemingly inconsolable infant for hours on end over the course of literal months can feel like pure torture. But there are some tactics you can use to ease your stress (and theirs) while you wait this phase out.

When it comes to children’s programming, there is an important balance to be found in content that is engaging, educational, and age-appropriate—and that won’t make you want to blow things up if, god forbid, you have to hear Horrid Henry’s voice one. More. Time.

We talked earlier this week about how to be a more gentle parent, which sounds sweet and lovely but can be hard to pull off when you’re feeling

What's the Tooth Fairy's Going Rate These Days? Photo: Fotocrisis (Shutterstock) Much like the two more prominent mythical creatures who visit our kids, the scope of the Tooth Fairy’s operations can vary from home to home. But unlike Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, parents need to be prepared for her arrival on virtually any night of the year, as the loss of a tooth is a fairly unpredictable event. And particularly if she’s going to be collecting a tooth in your home for the first time, you may find yourself wondering: What is the going rate for a baby tooth these days?

How to Wean Your Toddler Off Their Pacifier Photo: Nor Gal (Shutterstock) The pacifier can be a wonderful thing: It can soothe a fussy baby, help them fall asleep, or offer a temporary distraction. Plus, once breastfeeding is established, the American Academy of Pediatrics says offering one at nap times and bedtime can help reduce the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). But at some point, between ages two and four, they may need some help kicking the habit. Advertisement If you’re looking for the easiest time to wean a child from a pacifier, it’s probably earlier than you think�...