Small Kids Are Using Too Much Toothpaste And They Will Pay Later

Flouride is a wonderful benefit, but too much when teeth are forming can lead to tooth streaking or spottiness — known as dental fluorosis.

‘Girls Against Bullying’: Teen Celeb Video Sends Powerful Message

"Girls Against Bullying," new video written by and starring teen celebrities and real girls aims to eradicate mean girl behavior.

How Childbearing Varies Across U.S. Women In 3 Charts

How do women decide how many children to have and when to have them? The data reveal a few major patterns.

The Bully Menace: What Patch Has Learned About Childhood Torture

Bullying and cyberbullying remain pervasive across the country, but they’re getting renewed attention from teachers, parents and others.

Why Stories Matter For Children’s Learning

Stories told to children can make a difference.

Bullying Tougher To Confront When It’s Bias-Based: Researchers

Bias-based bullying is not only more difficult to confront, the effects are more profound, say North Carolina State University researchers.

Adult Bullies: When Conversations About Bullying Get Complicated

A former assistant state's attorney sheds light on adult bullying, defining it and how to deal with one.

Cyberbullying: Experts Offer Tips On Sometimes Deadly Encounters

Patch’s panel of anti-bullying experts offer tips to parents keeping their children safe from cyberbullying before they're at risk.

Here Are The States With The Highest Child Obesity Rates

A new Robert Wood Johnson Foundation report shows one in six kids between 10 and 17 are obese. See the number for your state.

What Is A Lawnmower Parent — And Are You One?

You've heard of the helicopter parent, but there’s a new term sweeping the playgrounds. Are you guilty of it?

Understanding The Bully: They're Often Victims, Too, Experts Say

Understanding the reasons kids bully isn’t the same as excusing bullying behavior. But it may help parents keep their children safe.

Handling Tough Parenting Moments: The Best Advice I’ve Received

Experts weigh in on some of the best ways to stop those toddler tantrums in their tracks.

6 Ways To Balance Parenthood And A Successful Career

With a little creative thinking, courage, and planning, you can find a modern-day workflow that actually works for you and your family.

Orionid Meteor Shower: You'll Want To See Them Before They Peak

The Orionid meteor shower is going on, but don’t wait until the Oct. 21 peak to see them because the moon will a problem.

‘The Anti-Bully’: Talk And, Especially, Listen To Your Kids

“Superheroes Wear Mom Jeans” author Susan Raisch says leadership is the “anti-bully,” and it’s important to teach it to kids as young as 4.

Look Up At International Space Station: Things To Do With Kids

The International Space Station is visible every night, but it’s fleeting. This tool helps you see it, no matter where you are on Earth.

The Menace Of Bullies: Patch’s Experts Answer Your Questions

Your teens may be slow to open up about bullying — for good reason. Here are some ways to start conversations and other tips for parents.

Harvest Moon May Freak You Out, But Not The Kids: When To See It

How freaky is this? The Harvest Moon on Sept. 24-25 will look a lot bigger than most full moons — but not to young children.

Walkers Hurt Too Many Babies: Pediatricians Call For Ban

Pediatricians renew their call for a ban after study shows 2,000 infants a year are treated at ERs for baby-walker related injuries.

5 Math Skills Your Child Needs To Get Ready For Kindergarten

Through games and household tasks, parents can help their children learn basic math skills like counting, geometry and algebraic thinking.

Teens Who Feel Down May Benefit From Picking Others Up

Psychology researchers found that daily acts of kindness were linked to increases in positive mood, especially for teens who felt depressed.

Left In Ohio Phone Booth As Baby, Phoenix Man Finds Birth Mother

A Phoenix man used Ancestry.com to find his birth mother — and found story he was abandoned in a phone booth wasn’t so outlandish after all.

Cadillac Or Marriage? The States Where They Cost The Same

Europeans spend about $5,500 on their weddings. Americans typically spend five times that. And then there's Hawaii.

Red Light Cameras Don't Make Streets Safer: Study

Research shows red light cameras installed to catch traffic violations and prevent accidents may encourage other types of accidents.

Here Are The Best Cities In America To Raise A Family

The apartment-finding service Zumper ranked the largest cities based on 10 key factors. Apparently Nebraska is the place to be.

Zero Idea Where Kids Are: Frontier Defends Putting Kids In Hotel

Kids stranded in Atlanta after their flight was diverted were put up in hotel, the parents say without their knowledge. Frontier disagrees.

Breastfeeding Mom Has Hilarious Response When Asked To Cover Up

Patch readers, what do you think? Is society too uptight about breastfeeding in public, or was a man who asked a woman to “cover up” right?

6-Year-Old YouTube Millionaire Brings Toy Line To Walmart

Ryan, the plucky 6-year-old who has earned millions of dollars from his toy reviews on YouTube, has launched his own line at Walmart.

Girl Scouts Stress 'Girl Power' In New Recruitment Efforts

"Life is always better with a Girl Scout by your side, and Prince Harry truly hit the jackpot," enthused a post on Girl Scout Blog.

The Bully Menace: 13 Reads Before School Starts

For many kids, the start of a new school year means a return to classroom and online bullying. Here are some books to help them cope.

Here's How States Rank In Number Of At-Risk Youth

One in nine young people from 16-24 are neither working nor attending school, setting them up for problems in adulthood.

Best Amazon Prime Day Deals For Kids: Toys, Clothes And More

Amazon has some big Prime Day sales for the little ones! Save on STEM toys, clothing, baby essentials and beyond.

What Child Care Costs In U.S. As Birth Rate Hits 30-Year Low

The U.S. birth rate hit a 30-year low in 2017. High child care costs are a big reason why.

5 Reasons Why Joining Match Is Money Well Spent

Match is one of the best places to start if you're looking to date.

'Pay Your Age' At Every Build-A-Bear Store In America Thursday

How old is your kid? That’s what you’ll pay for any “Make-Your-Own” furry friend that’s available in the store.

Trump's America Is Beginning to Resemble A Dickens Novel

Thousands of children have been traumatized as part of an explicit effort to send a powerful “message” to other potential immigrants.

$1 Kid-Friendly Movies Return To Regal Cinema This Summer

Kid favorites like “Sing,” “How to Train Your Dragon 2” and others featured during $1 movie mornings at Regal Cinema locations this summer.

While It Seems Your Kids Grow Up Fast, It's All In Your Head

Time often seems to fly by when you're a parent. A social psychologist explains why it actually – and fortunately – does not.

Social Media App By State Rankings Are A Big Surprise

You may think ubiquitous Facebook is the hands-down favorite social media app over Snapchat, Pinterest, Instagram and, yes, Google Plus.

A Son's Poignant Father's Day Gift For His Dad With Alzheimer's

Alzheimer’s may rob Billy Lea memory of a Father’s Day trip to the College World Series to see his old team play. His son won’t forget it.