When you become a parent, you're immediately bombarded with decisions regarding your baby's well-being. Will you use cloth diapers or disposable? Will you co-sleep or put your baby in a crib? Will you ...

Ear Piercing in Kids: Ear piercing is a common tradition for children in India. However, there is a right age for it. Getting a child's ears pierced too early can lead to serious complications. In ...

So your kid wants a piercing. It’s no small decision, and there’s a lot to consider before giving the green light for safe piercings. But this discussion with your child doesn’t have to be a battle.

The decision to pierce a child’s ears is often framed as a rite of passage. But where that piercing happens — at a mall kiosk versus a professional studio — may determine not just the beauty of the ...

Harvard Square piercer Owen Beane is a legend among families for his kind demeanor and commitment to consent. Soon, he’ll open a new shop. In 1996, my friend Vicky and I took the T to Harvard Square ...

A former Claire’s associate is calling for the retailer to reexamine an employee policy after she refused to pierce a non-consenting child’s ear and subsequently had a negative experience with her ...