If your skin is oily and/or acne prone, you’ll probably experience your worst breakouts during the first trimester of pregnancy. The safest way to treat these breakouts is with a product that contains glycolic acid, alpha hydroxy acid, topical erythromycin, or witch hazel. The most important addition you should make to your skin-care routine during pregnancy is a moisturizer with
Read moreAs a parent, nap time and bed time are somewhat normal and often looked forward to. But, what if you have a low sleep needs kid? What if nap time and bed time is never a routine and rarely happens? Check out this article to see how this mom copes and enlightens us on her routines to help her low
Read moreStick to a sleep schedule of the same bedtime and wake up time, even on the weekends. This helps to regulate your body’s clock and could help you fall asleep and stay asleep for the night. Practice a relaxing bedtime ritual. A relaxing, routine activity right before bedtime conducted away from bright lights helps separate your sleep time from activities
Read moreWhile decently written, sufficiently brief and to the point I don’t really agree with the main gist of the article. I mean she admits that maintaining breastfeeding past what is classically accepted as the necessary time is more for the mother than the child, that seems greedy/self centered when decisions should be made with the child’s well being as the
Read moreIf you or your child gets a viral infection think cold, flu, sore throat other than strep throat, bronchitis, or a viral sinus or ear infection stay away from antibiotics. Antibiotic misuse can result in harmful side effects and contribute to antibiotic resistance or super bugs that are tough to treat. For viral infections, instead of requesting antibiotics, ask your
Read moreThe image of the expectant father, pacing up and down outside, while the mother is labor in a secluded room, is a staple of comedy films. Times have changed, and fathers are more involved during the birth of their child. What if a father has a strong view on whether the childbirth should be natural or medicated? Does he have
Read moreAs many of us know, once kids come along, date night can often take a backseat to parenthood. This is especially true if you are a parent with no close ties or family, making a babysitter highly unlikely for you. Well, in this article you will learn 6 different date night ideas that do not require you to have a
Read moreFor years there have been few choices for women in the United States when it comes to pain medication during childbirth. Choices have largely been either no medication at all, or the common epidural. Still widely used in Europe, laughing gas (nitrous oxide) is now making a comeback in the U.S. as a way to manage the pain of childbirth.
Read moreParents often wonder when their babies are ready for solid food, as well as wonder what food to offer. To encourage your children to enjoy a wide variety of foods you must not only focus on the taste but also on the touch, sound, sight, and smell of the foods you give. Food isn’t just about flavor; engage all the
Read moreBecoming a new mom is hard, yet rewarding experience. Becoming a new mom to a fussy baby is an even harder experience. Moms with fussy babies are almost always exhausted and they are definitely fed up with all the critiquing from others. Let the baby cry it out, or stick to a schedule are among some of the many things
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