The FDA has a new labeling system, the Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling System, for prescription medicine. It does not affect over the counter labels. It will describe the known risks in sentence format, instead of using the letter categories. The label will cover the medication’s effects on reproductive potential, specific trimesters, breastfeeding an infant, and if the medication use should

Toddlers are notorious for working on their own schedule and this article addresses one of those major concerns, especially with meal time. The one parent is concerned about feeding her child at 5 when she is hungry instead of 7:30 when her husband gets home. Overall the reviewer feels that it is fine, since a child will eat when they

This article breaks down a list of 10 rules pregnant women are supposed to follow. The article discusses each rule, and whether the rules mean absolutely no participation in that activity, or limited. It starts with the big rule, no alcohol while pregnant. While the article states it is good to stick to that, there may be some exceptions. The

Hitting and biting are two behaviors some children exhibit to the dismay of their parent. It is important to know that it is normal for the behavior, but just as imperative that you understand the importance of stopping the behavior before it becomes a problem. Identifying the underlying issues causing the child to bite is the first of several steps

Going on vacation by yourself or with a friend or two is a completely different story than going on vacation with one or more children. The implementation of children in this scenario often causes stress and chaos for new parents that are traveling. As a result, it is crucial for all parents to understand the importance of traveling light when