It can be tricky deciding what elements to add into your nursery, especially if you’re a first-time parent. But even though this may seem like an insurmountable task at its beginning, designing and decorating your first nursery can actually be an incredibly enriching process. You get to hand-pick all the qualities that will shape your […]
The start of the brand-new school year is the right time to begin new habits focused on health for you and your family. Maybe you’ve allowed some of your child’s good habits to fall by the wayside. Or maybe you’ve discovered some wonderful healthy tips that you’d like to incorporate into their life. Either way, […]
This is not a story of how abortion is right or wrong. Nor is it about what other people are doing with their bodies, or what I think about that (as though it’s any of my business). No: this is just my story of how Planned Parenthood made some hard times a little easier for […]
Breastfeeding during the first year of life is a learning experience for mommy and child. Throw in developing and sticking with feeding schedules, understanding feeding cues, modifying feeding positions as your little one grows…the list goes on! But what happens when the baby (or toddler) throws a real wrench into your established breastfeeding routine? What […]
If you’re thinking about a trip with your baby but can’t decide if it’s really a good idea or not, then no need to worry. I’m sure we can change your mind. When you think of traveling with your little one, you automatically start to think about everything you will need to pack. How many […]
Somebody call the PC Police: the Michelle Obama-inspired “Just Move!” stamp series, which encourages kids to lead more active lifestyles, has been put on hold because it depicts children participating in “unsafe activities.” You know, like skateboarding without kneepads and headstands without a helmet. Yes, really. Abstract, faceless cartoon images doing “unsafe” cannonballs in a […]
Is there anything in the world cuter than a baby in a little doofy winter hat? If you answered yes, your biological clock is ticking louder than Marisa Tomei’s in “My Cousin Vinny.” And I’m right there with you, girl! But just because Mother Nature is ready for us to spawn, doesn’t mean we are. […]
The journal Pediatrics published research today that suggests — pretty strongly — that physical activity is important for kids who have ADHD because it increases executive control and inhibition, much in the way that ADHD medications do. Exercise: Possibly the best thing for all mental health? No word as to how it affects adult ADHD, but I’d wager that […]
White noise is every tired new parent’s dream come true — or is it? Ask any experienced parent how to make bedtime less of a battle, and most will recommend a white noise machine. But, like most tech gadgets, you’ll get the best bang for your buck (and better peace of mind) if you know […]
