For parents, it can feel like a challenge to keep their child safe while crossing the street or navigating a crowded place. Some feel confident simply holding onto their kid's hand, while others turn ...

Once my son was steady on his feet, he would sprint away as fast as his little feet could take him. I didn’t want to chase him everywhere, but I also didn’t want to confine him to his stroller. So I ...

Is it ever OK to put your kid on a leash? What if you’re traveling, or have a toddler who is prone to bolt off? What L'Oreal says: Having attended Catholic school my entire academic career, I became ...

My four-year-old sister poked me and pointed. We giggled. Some kid was attached to a leash. "Like a dog," she said. The kid pulled himself to the end of the cord and strained against it. We giggled ...

What do you think of kids on leashes? Chicago Parent magazine put that question up on its Facebook page and — no surprises here — some readers went ballistic. “Treating the child like a dog!” was the ...

Parents with children who habitually run off may feel the need to use a child leash, toddler harness, or a backpack with a tether to keep their kids out of harm's way. Data on the safety of these ...

It's a scary moment nearly every parent has experienced: You're walking with your toddler when suddenly they bolt. Until you're able to collect your child again, panic grips your heart. In that moment ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some parents rely on leashes or harnesses to keep their kids safe and close by. Here’s what to consider. (Getty Images) ...