The Parenting Journal

Car crashes are a leading cause of death for children in the United States. The car seat your child sits in, and whether it fits them correctly for their age and size, is one of the most consequential safety decisions...

Every newborn car ride feels like a milestone. The first trip home from the hospital, the first pediatrician visit, the first time you realize you have no idea if you’ve done this right.Most parents haven’t. A large share of car...

Most parents childproof the cabinets, the stairs, the outlets. The toilet is an afterthought. It shouldn’t be.Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury death in children ages 1–4 (CDC). And a child can drown in as little as one...