Parents of young children need to prepare for the day their kids are sent off to daycare. One way to do this is stop being clingy. Small children dislike being separated from their parents, but they can be prepared for it through the use a parting routine. Explaining short separations to a child, plus letting them know what daycare will

Pregnancy itself is a terrifying experience, and when a mother adds in the potential for any number of things to go wrong with both her body and her future baby’s body, it gets worse. In their new blog post, the March of Dimes touches on a possible cause for birth defects. It focuses on ingesting isotretinoin, which aspects of the

Nutrition has a direct effect on IQ, learning, concentration, sleep, and behavior. There are plenty of brain boosting foods for your kids. Blueberries can be used to make a pineapple blueberry smoothie bowl. Nuts and seeds are great as well, so try making walnut and date energy balls. Try putting in the superfood avocado into your next chocolate smoothie. Beets

We’re always told we shouldn’t drink while pregnant, but how about while you’re trying to conceive? Same thing. Drinking 1-5 drinks/week can decrease a woman’s fertility. Heavy drinking can also decrease a man’s sperm count and libido, even impotence. Alcohol may also prevent a pregnancy from implanting in your uterus. Even drinking during the earliest stages of pregnancy can lead

The internet is full of information so it makes it hard for women who are expecting and current mothers to find useful, accurate information online. Pregnant women and mothers have created a great networking group to share tips and tricks to help each other with the challenges of parenting and having a new baby. Some tips and tricks include: when

Eating a healthy diet is important no matter where you are in life, but if you’re a pregnant woman, it becomes absolutely critical for the health of your baby. Over 30 years of research suggests that pregnant women need adequate amounts of water, at least a small amount of sodium, and at least 75 grams of protein a day from

It’s important to be aware of your body during pregnancy, and to talk to your ob-gyn about even the most mortifying of your symptoms. Pregnancy can slow down the digestive system while also decreasing your control over the muscles around it, leading to embarrassing gas problems. The fetus can also place pressure on the bladder, leading to incontinence, especially when

When my child was a newborn, it was incredibly difficult to even think about feeding the never satisfied baby. Breastfeeding is quite honestly one of the most difficult tasks a mother is faced with on a daily basis and may not be an option for some. In her new blog post, Jessica Martin-Weber breaches the topic of getting more value

Summer vacation is usually one of the things humans remember the most when they become adults, especially if your family has a fun vacation tradition or does something extraordinary during this time. Lara Lillibridge recaps how she intends to give her kids a summer like she experienced when she was young. She puts emphasis on not over-scheduling activities, makes sure

Night-weaning is the process of training a baby to sleep through the night, rather than wake up for feedings. This is a major milestone that may begin as early as four months, but is different for every baby. Babies seek the breast for comfort as well as nourishment. It is common for babies to feed more during growth spurts or