Caroline Shannon-Karasik

When it was first suggested to actor Justin Baldoni that he and his wife Emily introduce their then-5-month-old son Maxwell to peanut foods, he was hesitant. Like any parent, the Jane the Virgin actor was aware of the dangers related to peanuts and…

Justin Baldoni is having a moment. And by “moment,” I mean it’s a big one that everyone kind of hopes never, ever goes away. That’s because the 34-year-old actor, director, father, husband, and, perhaps most of all, inspiring human, is doing some…

When my daughter Claire became old enough to watch television shows, Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood was one of my first picks. Sure, it’s educational and, man, are those easy-to-remember songs a helpful parenting tool, but the real reason I was jazzed…

It’s Friday and I am sitting down to dinner with my husband Dan and our 3-year-old daughter Claire. Like most nights, Claire’s plate is piled high with the things she loves — brown rice pasta, steamed broccoli, a handful of blueberries. Dan and I…

I don’t know about you, but when it’s time to learn about a new topic or brush up on what I already know, I pick up a book. And the same goes for teaching my little one about everything from her favorite animals to children’s books for Rosh…

OK, so there are Star Wars fans and there are (insert all emphasis here) Star Wars fans. If you fall into the latter category, then there’s a good chance the new Star Wars Darth Maul bear being added to the Build-A-Bear Workshop Star Wars line is…

It’s safe to say that Halloween is at the top of the holiday list when it comes to the general easiness of the day — let your kid pick out their favorite costume, go trick-or-treating, and you’re golden. Which is why worrying about kids eating…

Whether you are in the business of early holiday shopping or simply want to treat a special kid in your life, there’s a Frozen product for that. After all, with the release of Frozen 2 on the horizon (Nov. 22), the hype to score some new Frozen gear…

Frozen is more than just a movie — it’s practically a Pantone color with its now iconic Arendelle blue. It inspired you to style your hair in the most amazing fishtail braid for weeks, to exclusively wear powder blue and sparkles in 2015, and to tie…

Let’s be honest: When you’re a parent to young children, part (OK all) of the appeal of Halloween is that you get to dress your kiddo up in the costume of your choosing. After all, my daughter Claire was not an elderly woman at 3 months old because…