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Talking to preschoolers about money may seem strange to most parents. But a recent article by MamaBear, The Ultimate Parenting App™ reminds parents that kids, even young kids, need to start learning about money early in their lives.

MamaBear®, The Ultimate Parenting App™ is growing, evolving, and cementing their place as the leading all-in-one parenting app that promotes family protection, communication, location, and organization.

Parenting is back in the news as Child Protective Services recently issued their findings in a Maryland case that many consider a normal situation for free range parents, those parents that believe children should be allowed to explore the world at their own pace and freedom.

Parents who are aware of online dangers are constantly working to protect their children from harm. But a new study reports that parents attempting to aggressively direct their children away from harm could actually be leading them toward it.

With a rapidly evolving online world, it's important for parents to stay up-to-date on internet and social media trends that could affect their children's safety. But it's not always easy for parents to keep up with new social media platforms, apps, and news.

Teenagers have realized that many parents are keeping an eye on their social media and texting conversations. So in order to hide their messages, teens have adopted a new slang language to keep parents and adults from discovering their conversations related to drinking, drugs, and sex.

Smartphones are popular gifts during the holiday season. But for as many kids hoping to find a new phone under the Christmas tree, there are just as many parents unsure about giving their children a gift that comes with so much responsibility.

Buying gifts for tweens isn't easy. Falling somewhere between a child and a teenager, this age group has outgrown toys but is still young enough to want to a little fun around the holidays. Their gifts need to be the right part entertaining and age appropriate -- not juvenile, but still youthful. For frazzled parents who are down to last minute shopping, that can be a hard balance to find.

Halloween can be a scary time, especially for parents who have to be extra prepared for a holiday that comes with additional safety concerns and hazards for their kids.

More than 85% of high school juniors and seniors admit they use a cellphone while driving. This may be a shocking statistic for parents who expect their teens to practice safe, non-distracted driving. But the bigger shock for parents might be the realization that they could be part of the problem.