How to entertain your kids while you cook dinner
Keeping kids from hanging onto your legs while you attempt to get dinner made is nothing short of a miracle — but with a few clever activities for kids, you’ll have your meal on the table in no time!...
View ArticleIs labor induction a factor in autism?
A recent study has tied autism risk with labor induction — but is the risk increased with induction, or is it really a pregnancy problem?
View ArticleSibling rivalry stressors
Siblings are supposed to be best friends for life. But what if your kids spend more time at each other’s throats than hand-in-hand? Experts share how to help your children get along… even if they can’t...
View Article6 Tips for taking your toddler to the zoo
Trips with toddlers have their own set of rules — but with a little planning and the right tips, your family day at the zoo can be fun for everyone. From planning to arrive when the zoo opens to...
View ArticleThings your own dad never told you about becoming a new father
There were handshakes, hugs and high-fives along with helpful hints about everything from diapers to day care and sunscreen to post-baby sex, but nobody bothered to tell me that my life was different...
View ArticleWhat you need to know about school lunches
The National School Lunch Act provides low-cost or free healthy lunches for kids daily. Yet, even if your child is paying full price for his or her school lunches, the standards laid out by this lunch...
View ArticleCeleb bump Day: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Glee's Heather Morris, Danielle Jonas
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! We have rounded up the cutest pregnant celebrities of the week, including pregnant Jennifer Love Hewitt and Glee’s Heather...
View ArticleIs teen fiction getting too racy?
Does your teen love to read? Raising a reader often means that by the time she’s a teen you are scrambling for content that’s not too young — think fairies and princesses — or too racy. Young adult...
View ArticleBack-to-school teacher gift ideas: DIY chalkboard pot
Think beyond the ordinary with this cool back-to-school teacher gift idea that will brighten up the classroom all year long!
View ArticleCan you really have a mind for math?
We have all seen people who seem to just understand math as if it were a second language. For many children who struggle with math, it is anything but easy. Researchers studied the brain and how it...
View ArticleHaving an infant kind of sucks
The other day I went to visit my friend with a newborn baby. While he slept comfortably in her severely tired arms for pretty much the entire visit, I knew all too well that the second I walked out the...
View ArticleBeautiful Japanese baby names
Baby names that are common in Japan may sound unique to your ears if you’re not familiar with Japanese culture. Take inspiration from the beautiful sounds of Japanese baby names with these great baby...
View ArticleBack-to-school teacher gift ideas: School supply bouquet
With larger classroom sizes and reduced budgets, even basic school supplies always seem to be running low. Give your child's teacher a cute gift that's practical too, with this adorable school supply...
View ArticleRaising girls: The clothing wars
As a mom who loves fashion herself, having two girls is the best — there are times when I wish I could have a wardrobe like theirs! However, as Janie and Meg get older, finding clothes that aren't...
View ArticleTop celeb mom selfies! Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, Kourtney Kardashian
Do you love looking at candid celebrity mom selfies and snapshots that the stars post on Twitter and Instagram? We have rounded up the best pictures of the week, including a makeup-free Gwyneth Paltrow...
View Article9 Back-to-school resolutions for parents
January isn't the only time of year people make resolutions. Right now, many parents are resolving to get organized and make big changes as their kids head back to school.
View ArticleBack-to-school teacher gift ideas: Personalized clip board
If you are planning a back-to-school gift for your child's teacher, this DIY clipboard project is something she can use all year long!
View ArticleAutism: Increased risk of ADHD, having siblings with autism
Research published this summer shows one-third of children with autism also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder . In addition, research has shown the chance of subsequent siblings developing...
View ArticleSurviving cancer: The C word
When my reality changed from suspicious mass to cancer, I couldn't come to grips with the "C word." In fact, I outright banned it from being said anywhere near me. However, I quickly learned that if I...
View Article6 Ways to boost your baby's vocabulary
Even the most well-intentioned parents may not know how important it is to build their babies' vocabulary during the first few years of life. The reality is, 90 percent of babies' brain development...
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