Viola Davis knows the challenges of raising a child today. The actress became a mother through adoption in 2011, and now her daughter Genesis is 8 years old. Over the years, she’s opened…
Spanish Immersion programs have risen in commonality in the U.S. According to The Center for Applied Linguistics, there are over 1,000 language immersion schools in the U.S.- with Spanish being the most…
Image: Shutterstock As parents, you will want to seek the most interesting and beautiful name for your child. What’s more interesting than palindrome names? Palindromes are words that spell the same from…
Most women need to wait at least 6 weeks before having sex after a C-section, or until their doctor or midwife says it is safe. They may also need to take a…
Pinworms are tiny, thin worms that can infect the colon and intestines of humans. People of all ages can get pinworm infections, but they tend to affect children or those who live…
Kids may say the darndest things, but parents tweet about them in the funniest ways. So each week, we round up the most hilarious 280-character quips from moms and dads to spread the joy….
Kids and parents around the globe are counting down the days until school is officially back in session. Supply lists have been posted and back-to-school shopping is in full swing. If you’re…
Image: iStock Summers are when teenagers love to go out and play with their friends. As the summer vacations approach, the anxiety to find new, and interesting games weigh heavy upon many….
A pruritic urticarial papules and plaques of pregnancy rash is a common skin condition. Natural remedies, including oatmeal, chamomile, and peppermint, can help. This type of rash usually starts in stretch marks…
People often believe that teething can cause symptoms such as a runny nose, fever, pain, irritability, and sleep problems. However, the scientific evidence behind these beliefs is not straightforward. Researchers have come…
One brave dad had to fight back a beaver on Sunday while kayaking with his 7-year-old daughter. Dan Wherley looked down in the water and saw the beaver scratching his brand-new kayak…
Mama’s know that life is all about the catch 22…we look forward to the lazy season of summer, but dread listening to our kiddos proclaim their boredom. We are excited about the…
Image: Shutterstock The wobbly flap of skin covering the rounded tip of the penis and safeguarding it is known as glans. This skin comprises nerves, blood vessels and a small amount of…
For people trying to get pregnant, the days following ovulation mark the infamously difficult two-week wait. However, knowing what is happening in the body, as well as the typical pregnancy symptoms that…
Baby colic causes uncontrollable crying that does not stop, even with comforting, and gets worse over time. At present, there is no evidence to prove that any treatment is an effective remedy…
A mother of two who nurses her children beyond the “typical” age is getting dragged for extended breastfeeding. The unnamed mother, who has daughters ages 3 and 4, shared her story with the…
A new school year, a new pair of shoes! We love starting the year off on the right foot in a fresh new pair of shoes. And since children need shoes that…
Image: iStock What is it that can perk up your little one’s time, make long drives less tedious and little chores more enjoyable? Podcasts are entertaining, kid-friendly and educational, all without a…
Membrane stripping, also known as membrane sweeping, is a procedure that can help induce labor in pregnant women who are close to or past their due date. A doctor will use a…
Toddlers can often get fevers when they are unwell, even when they have a cold or another minor illness. Several common childhood illnesses, including roseola and scarlet fever, can cause a rash…
A breastfeeding mom who was asked to “cover up” at a restaurant did so with a comedic flourish that has the internet in hysterics. Last week, Facebook user Carol Lockwood shared a photo of…
Carhartt is a favorite brand of ours, and is a staple in many of our husband’s closets, however, their children and women’s clothing line is also impressive. The same durability and practicality…
A pregnancy test can detect pregnancy before a woman misses her period, but some may notice symptoms even earlier than this. The first sign of pregnancy is often a missed period, which…
Lice are parasites that live on the skin. Most are harmless to overall health, but they cause tiny bites, which can be bothersome. There are two kinds of lice: chewing lice, which…
Despite what the celebrity news says, stars are typically not “just like us.” But when it comes to breastfeeding, regular moms can often relate to their famous counterparts. In honor of World…
Self expression is one of the first steps a child takes towards developing their own sense of identity. Often, that form of self expression first comes through in their clothing choices. And,…
Image: Shutterstock Table of contents A baby starts forming its first teeth when it is just a six-week-old fetus in the womb (1). The teeth develop in the gums and are not…
Taking a pregnancy test can be a nerve-racking experience, especially when it is difficult to understand what the lines on the test mean. A test may show a small streak where the…
A father of five in Muncie, Indiana, offered “free ass whoopins” to parents of unruly kids on Facebook and found himself smack dab in the middle of a debate on corporal punishment….
Since the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all infants and toddlers ride rear-facing until they are at least 2 years of age, many parents think they should flip their seats on…