How do you talk to a child, completely truthfully, about adoption? It’s one of the most difficult conversations you can have with your family, especially when they’re younger and don’t quite understand the intricacies of the world yet. It’s a tricky minefield to navigate, even if you’re not the parent of an adopted kid. Nicole Witt with sheknows has written about her

Life changes when you have kids, and nothing really prepares you for having a toddler. They’re all over the place in terms of… well, everything, and there’s literally no way to reason with them. Mrs. Garland with HelloBee has a list of the things you only learn when you have toddlers in your life, and they’re probably quite a few familir ones in

Out of all the toys my children ever want, I’m always excited about them wanting LEGO and DUPLO. It’s one of those simple toys that forces them to be creative and constructive, to learn to follow directions while broadening their imaginations. And if you’re looking for a fun way to introduce them into the family toy-box, Sabrina Garabian with babycenter

An IVF test has always been difficult and expensive, but now, there might be another way to find out if a woman can carry a baby to term. A specific genetic signature has been discovered by doctors from the University Medical Center Utrecht and Academic Medical Centre in Amsterdam, which can give potential mothers information about their bodies with the

As someone who’s never had a home birth, it feels like a completely alien concept to me. But, I’ll admit, the idea has got me thinking more than once. And I’d probably have thought about it more if had one of these perfect mixes of home and safety as an option. Check out the great looking combinations, right here. READ

When you’re a mother, it can be terrifying to have to leave your children with… well, anyone. You don’t know what they’re doing at all times, and can’t have your eyes on the most precious thing in the world, and all of a sudden, you’re freaking out and imagining all the worst things in the world, all happening at once.

Okay, so prepare to have your heart melted in two by the sheer “OH MY GOD” cuteness of this picture. Kritstian and Kristiana Rushford are Australian fraternal twins, born twelve weeks too early. Their mother made sure to take a picture of them, because while snuggled up with Dad, the twins immediately started holding hands, and OH MY GOD THAT’S